WINNOVX Hackfest 2026: ₹50,000 48-Hour National Student Hackathon
A 48-hour national hackathon run by Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women, open to students of any discipline across India, with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool. Registration closes 12 June 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹50,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (12 Jun 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
WINNOVX Hackfest 2026 is an interdisciplinary national hackathon run by Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women. Student teams from colleges and universities across India gather for a 48-hour build sprint, using the time to turn ideas into working prototypes that answer real-world problems.
Any discipline can take part, so squads often mix engineering, design, science and management students. You can enter alone or as a pre-formed group, and teams are free to come together across departments or even across different institutions. The organisers have not specified a team size.
The hackathon takes place on 12–13 June 2026, and registration closes on 12 June 2026. Venue and schedule details are shared with participants once they sign up through the Internshala competitions page for the event.
Winning teams take a share of a ₹50,000 cash prize pool. Entries are assessed on innovation, technical execution and impact.
Highlights
- Interdisciplinary national hackathon run by Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women
- ₹50,000 cash prize pool shared among the winning teams
- 48-hour build sprint held on 12–13 June 2026, with registration closing 12 June 2026
- Open to students of any discipline at Indian colleges and universities, including solo entrants
- Teams may be formed across departments and across institutions; no team size specified
- Entries judged on innovation, technical execution and impact
Who can apply
Participation is open to students who are enrolled at Indian colleges and universities, and the organisers welcome entrants from every discipline rather than restricting the hackathon to a single stream.
- Enrolment: you must be a student at an Indian college or university to take part.
- Discipline: no branch or stream restriction — engineering, science, design, commerce and other backgrounds are all eligible.
- Team formation: register on your own or as a pre-formed team. A team size has not been specified, so there is no published upper or lower limit.
- Cross-college teams: teams may be formed across departments and across institutions, so you do not need classmates to build a squad.
- No company registration needed: DPIIT recognition or MSME registration is not part of the criteria — this is a student competition, not a startup funding scheme.
WINNOVX Hackfest 2026: ₹50,000 48-Hour National Student Hackathon 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 WINNOVX Hackfest 2026: ₹50,000 48-Hour National Student Hackathon closed on 12 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
The reward here is prize money rather than an investment or a grant.
- A cash prize pool of ₹50,000 is set aside for the winning teams, with awards of up to ₹50,000 on offer depending on how a team places.
- Money is paid out as a competition prize, so winners give up no equity and no ownership in whatever they build.
- Beyond the cash, teams finish the 48-hour sprint with a working prototype they can carry forward, along with exposure to students from other colleges and disciplines.
- Venue and full schedule information is shared with registered participants.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
There is no written application or interview stage — entry begins with registration, and the real evaluation happens during the event itself.
- Register as an individual or as a team through the Internshala competitions page for WINNOVX Hackfest 2026, on or before 12 June 2026.
- Build during the 48-hour sprint on 12–13 June 2026, developing a prototype for a real-world problem.
- Judging during and after the sprint rests on three parameters: innovation, technical execution and impact.
- Prizes from the ₹50,000 pool are then awarded to the winning teams.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to WINNOVX Hackfest 2026: ₹50,000 48-Hour National Student Hackathon, 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
WINNOVX Hackfest 2026: ₹50,000 48-Hour National Student Hackathon is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹50,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money does WINNOVX Hackfest 2026 offer?
The organisers have put up a cash prize pool of ₹50,000, which is shared among the winning teams. Awards of up to ₹50,000 are on offer depending on how a team places. Because this is a competition, the money comes as prize money rather than as a grant or an investment.
What are the event dates and the registration deadline?
The hackathon runs on 12 and 13 June 2026, giving participants a 48-hour window to build. Registration stays open until 12 June 2026, so you need to be signed up on or before that date. Venue and detailed schedule information reaches you after registration.
Who is eligible to take part?
Any student enrolled at an Indian college or university can participate, regardless of the discipline they are studying. Engineering, science, design, commerce and other streams are all welcome — there is no branch-wise restriction.
Do I need a team to register?
No. You can sign up on your own or as a pre-formed team, and the organisers have not specified a team size. Teams may also be built across departments and across institutions, so you are not limited to classmates from your own college.
What will my submission be judged on?
Three parameters decide the outcome: innovation, technical execution and impact. Teams are expected to develop working prototypes over the 48-hour sprint, and the strongest entries take prizes from the ₹50,000 pool.
Does the hackathon take equity in my idea or startup?
No. WINNOVX Hackfest 2026 is a competition, not an investor. Winners receive cash prizes and are not asked to hand over any stake or ownership in what they build.
Is DPIIT recognition or MSME registration required?
Neither is required. Eligibility is based on being a student at an Indian college or university, so company registration, DPIIT recognition and MSME status do not come into the picture.
How do I apply for WINNOVX Hackfest 2026?
Registrations are handled through the Internshala competitions page for the hackathon at https://internshala.com/competitions/winnovx-hackfest-2026/. Complete the process as an individual or as a team before 12 June 2026, which is the cut-off date.
Where will the hackathon be held?
The exact venue and the detailed schedule are shared with participants after they register, rather than being published upfront. The fixed detail is the event window — the 48-hour sprint takes place on 12–13 June 2026.
Who organises WINNOVX Hackfest 2026?
Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women runs the hackathon, which is described as a national-level, multi-disciplinary event, while registrations are managed through the Internshala competitions platform.
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