OurPlanet.Rocks Hackathon — ₹92,460 Prize Pool for Social Good
A remote, beginner-friendly three-day hackathon on social good and planetary well-being, with a $1,005 (about ₹92,460) cash prize pool and open worldwide.
- Funding amount
- ₹92,460 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (9 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
OurPlanet.Rocks is a remote hackathon in which participants spend three days building a project that tackles a social or environmental problem. There is no fixed brief: builders choose the issue they care about most, provided the idea fits the wider theme of social good and planetary well-being.
The event takes place from August 7 to August 9, 2026, and the whole thing happens online, so there is no venue and no travel involved. Solo entrants and teams are both accepted, and a team may be of any size.
The organisers have deliberately kept the bar to entry low. Designers, developers, students and other innovators from any background can join, and the hackathon is described as beginner-friendly, so a first-timer is not out of place.
Projects are assessed on creativity, impact and technical execution, and winners are announced once judging has finished. The total prize pool stands at $1,005, which works out to roughly ₹92,460; how that sum is divided among the winning entries has not been published.
Anyone in the world may take part, with no geographic restrictions in place. Sign-up happens through the programme's Devpost page, and the registration deadline is August 9, 2026, the final day of the hackathon itself.
Highlights
- Fully online hackathon running August 7–9, 2026
- $1,005 (about ₹92,460) up for grabs in cash prizes
- Open worldwide — no geographic restrictions
- Solo entrants and teams of any size both welcome
- Beginner-friendly: designers, developers and students from all backgrounds
- Registration closes August 9, 2026 via Devpost
Who can apply
Entry is open to participants across the world — the programme states no geographic restrictions, so builders from any country can register.
- Solo entrants and teams are both accepted, and there is no limit placed on how large a team can be.
- Designers, developers, students and other innovators are all welcome, regardless of their background.
- The hackathon is beginner-friendly, so people taking part in their first event can apply.
- No specific industry, technology, institution or company type is required. The only thing that has to line up is the theme: a project centred on social good and planetary well-being.
OurPlanet.Rocks Hackathon — ₹92,460 Prize Pool for Social Good is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for OurPlanet.Rocks Hackathon — ₹92,460 Prize Pool for Social Good closed on 9 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
This is a prize competition rather than an investment, so what participants stand to gain is a share of a cash pool.
- Total prize pool: $1,005 — approximately ₹92,460.
- Winners are announced after the judging period ends.
- The way the pool is split between the winning entries has not been specified.
Because the reward is a competition prize, there is no equity stake, no repayment obligation and no dilution attached to taking part.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Entries are weighed on three stated criteria: creativity, impact and technical execution.
- Build phase (August 7–9, 2026): participants work remotely on the project of their choice for the duration of the hackathon.
- Registration: sign-ups close on August 9, 2026, the last day of the event.
- Judging: submitted projects are assessed against creativity, impact and technical execution.
- Results: winners are announced after the judging period comes to a close.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to OurPlanet.Rocks Hackathon — ₹92,460 Prize Pool for Social Good, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
OurPlanet.Rocks Hackathon — ₹92,460 Prize Pool for Social Good is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹92,460. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money does OurPlanet.Rocks offer?
The total prize pool is $1,005, which is roughly ₹92,460. The organisers have not published how that amount is divided among the winners, so treat the figures as the overall pot rather than a per-place amount. Winners are announced after the judging period ends.
When does the hackathon run and when is the deadline to register?
The event runs from August 7 to August 9, 2026. The registration deadline is August 9, 2026, which is also the final day of the hackathon, so there is very little slack if you plan to sign up late.
Who is eligible to take part?
Anyone, anywhere. The programme states that it is open to participants worldwide with no geographic restrictions, so there is no country, state or residency filter to clear. Students, developers, designers and other innovators from all backgrounds are welcome.
Is this hackathon suitable for beginners?
Yes. OurPlanet.Rocks is described as beginner-friendly, and it is aimed at people from every background rather than only experienced hackathon regulars. If you have never entered one before, you are still eligible to register.
Can I enter on my own, or do I need a team?
Both options work. Solo participants are accepted, and teams are welcome too — the programme does not place a cap on team size, so you can enter with however many people you want.
What kind of project am I expected to build?
The competition is deliberately open-ended. You pick the problem you are most passionate about, and the only requirement is that your project aligns with the theme of social good and planetary well-being. That leaves room for environmental work as well as broader social challenges.
How are the entries judged?
Submissions are assessed on three things: creativity, impact and technical execution. There is no separate written-test or interview stage mentioned — the judges work from the projects submitted during the hackathon, and the results are announced afterwards.
Is the hackathon online or is there a physical venue?
It is entirely online. All work is done remotely across the three days, so you can participate from wherever you are without travelling to a venue.
Is the prize a grant or an investment, and does it take equity?
Neither — it is a competition prize. The reward is a share of a cash pool, so there is no equity taken, nothing to repay, and no dilution involved.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to enter?
No. This is not an Indian government scheme and no DPIIT or MSME registration requirement is listed. Eligibility simply comes down to entering a project that fits the social good and planetary well-being theme.
How do I apply?
Registration is handled through the programme's Devpost page. You sign up there, and the deadline for doing so is August 9, 2026.
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