Startup competitions, challenges and pitch awards in India — time-boxed contests that pay out prize money or grants to winners, usually with no equity taken.
A nationwide innovation challenge by Sri Sairam Institutions and Startup India offering grants, mentorship, and incubation for rural development and drone tech solutions.
Up to ₹15L + access to ₹2Cr grants for agrivoltaics pilots.
₹10 lakh prize competition for deeptech early-stage startups & students.
A statewide innovation competition run by Startup Haryana that invites students, startups, professionals and citizens to solve Haryana's public and industrial problems, with cash awards of up to ₹5 lakh.
Scaling-stage startups can win grant support of as much as ₹3 crore by coming through an open Uttar Pradesh Grand Challenge, run by the State Government under the UP Startup Policy 2026.
An annual Uttar Pradesh government competition where two startups in each selected sector win a paid work order, worth up to ₹15 lakh and ₹10 lakh, to prove their concept.
A two-stage MeitY Startup Hub challenge with a prize pool over ₹46 lakh, inviting innovators to build an AI and computer-vision mobile app that digitizes India's 10 fitness battery tests for rollout with the Sports Authority of India.
An innovation challenge from Maker Village, IIITM-K, KSEB and C-MET offering grant support of up to ₹15 Lakhs to startups, companies and R&D institutions building smart monitoring solutions for electricity distribution.
An RBIH innovation challenge inviting Indian fintech startups to build deployment-ready tools that digitise Enhanced Due Diligence and automate the detection of mule accounts, with an equity-free pilot alongside partner banks.
A nationwide competition run by Greenovation Hub that backs Indian startups turning plastic, textile and food waste streams into value, with up to ₹20 lakh in non-dilutive prizes, a 2-day bootcamp and a route to follow-on funding.
A pan-India innovation challenge from the EarthON Foundation for startups, SMEs and social enterprises working on plastic, textile and food circularity, with a ₹20 Lakh prize pool and follow-on funding of up to ₹4 Crore.
Annual Government of Himachal Pradesh awards honouring excellence in tourism, with a ₹1 lakh cash prize in each category.
NASA's flagship global hackathon returns for 2026, with Indian host sites and a virtual route. Teams build prototypes over one weekend using NASA's openly published data. Entry is free.
A free 48-hour build sprint on the NIT Hamirpur campus, open to students across India, with AI, Web3 and sustainability tracks.
Pocket FM's 36-hour offline GenAI hackathon in Bengaluru, run with OpenAI, Lightspeed and Databricks — teams of 3–4 build AI storytelling and audio products to win prizes.
A free, global hackathon run on Devpost where individuals and teams build projects in Education, Machine Learning/AI or Web. Submissions close January 15, 2027, with a Certificate of Participation for every entry and five non-cash prizes.
A single-day online hackathon run by HacKSU on 24 March 2030, where students and developers worldwide build projects in Education, IoT and AI and gain experience, networking and portfolio value rather than prize money.
Casting for Season 3 of Startup Singam, Tamil Nadu's Tamil-language startup reality series, is open — founders pitch investor Singams on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar for funding and mentorship.
A virtual, beginner-friendly hackathon hosted on Devpost with an open-ended theme centred on education. Five non-cash prizes, no entry fee details, and registration closing June 1, 2027.
A HackerRank contest built on Project Euler-style maths and coding problems, judged with hidden tests and a time limit and open worldwide until August 5, 2027.
A worldwide online pitch competition by TiE that gives women founders investor visibility, structured mentorship and a global founder community.
A free, fully online Analytics Vidhya data science hackathon where entrants build a model that predicts whether a loan gets approved, open for submissions until 30 December 2026.
AlgoBharat sponsors Indian colleges, Web3 communities and developer groups to host regional hackathons in 2026, with grants and Global Builder Recognition.
A national innovation challenge from the Ministry of MSME that invites Indian citizens aged 18 and above to submit ideas in frontier technologies, with approved ideas receiving up to ₹15 lakh through a Host Institute.
India's premier startup competition — pitch your idea, get mentorship, and win funding up to ₹10 Lakhs.
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 Hyderabad is a hybrid pitch competition where startups of any size or sector present to judges and investors, competing for up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding, expert mentorship and national exposure.
United Hacks V8 is a free, beginner-friendly online hackathon by Hack United, running January 8–10, 2027 and open worldwide with a ₹64,400 ($700) cash prize pool.
A one-day nationwide hackathon for students in India, run by Coding Mirchi with Mockmanch. The winning entry takes home a ₹3,000 cash prize.
A hybrid pitch competition by Startup Dangal with city screenings in Indore and Raipur, a Delhi main event, and a prize pool of up to ₹10 Lakhs plus mentorship.
A 3-day offline hackathon at Esper's Indiranagar office in Bengaluru from June 22, 2026, where teams of 2–4 experienced ML engineers build production-grade edge AI and compete for a $6,000 (approx. ₹5,52,000) prize pool.
A fully online national pitch competition where Indian students, founders and startups up to 10 years old compete for a ₹3,00,000 prize pool, judged by IIT faculty and business leaders, with access to 20+ active VCs.
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 Bangalore is a nationwide pitch competition open to startups of any size or sector, with ₹10 lakh in funding and expert mentorship on offer.
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 Kochi is a hybrid pitch competition open to startups of any size and industry, with funding of up to ₹10 lakhs plus mentorship and investor access.
A fully virtual hackathon hosted on Devpost with a $150 prize pool — roughly ₹13,800 — open to solo builders and teams anywhere in the world, including India.
An online hackathon from Mastering Up for students, researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs tackling UN SDG and global science challenges, with a ₹92,000 prize pool. Register by 28 November 2026.
A global youth blockchain hackathon hosted by the Maryland Blockchain Association, running from February 27 to November 1, 2026, with a $50,000 (up to ₹46L) prize fund and registration closing on November 1, 2026.
A 48-hour national virtual hackathon by IEEE SMC GNITC with a ₹1,24,200 prize pool, open to students and innovators across India.
A hybrid pitch competition whose Chennai round takes place on July 23, 2026, with funding of up to ₹10 Lakhs, expert mentorship and investor access for winners.
Rivyou's fully online consumer growth contest hands student teams a real budget and referral codes to test their ideas on live customers, with ₹2,00,000 in total prizes on the table.
Startup Dangal Season 3.0 Chandigarh is the Chandigarh leg of a 19-city pitch competition, run as a hybrid event, where startups of any size or sector compete for a share of a cash prize pool of up to ₹10,00,000 along with mentorship and investor exposure.
A beginner-welcoming online hackathon where solo entrants or teams of up to ten build projects around education and social good for a ₹23,000 prize pool.
A global online hackathon by IEEE Turkey offering up to ₹2.8L in prizes for blockchain, AI, and climate action projects.
India's premier startup competition offering mentorship, exposure, and funding up to ₹10 Lakhs for startups of all sizes and industries.
Arbiter Hacks V1 is a fully online hackathon from Arbiter with a ₹27,600 (a $300 pool) prize fund, open to beginners and experienced builders worldwide, including India. Build any project you like with a Machine Learning or AI focus.
A premier MedTech ideathon for Kerala engineering and medical students to develop multidisciplinary healthcare solutions with cash prizes, incubation, and mentorship.
The second week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, challenging teams to build with the BuildWithLocus suite for a share of the ₹3.72 lakh series prize pool.
A 24-hour national-level hackathon at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, focusing on AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, and more, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.
HackPrix Season 3 is a 36-hour in-person student hackathon in Hyderabad, offering a ₹2.79L+ prize pool for building innovative solutions. Organised by HackPrix and MLH, it features workshops, mentorship, and social events.
HackPrix Season 3 is a 2-day in-person hackathon in Kismatpur, India, designed to encourage new hackers to build unique and meaningful projects across diverse technologies.
Asia's largest recruitment hackathon with a ₹5,00,000 cash prize pool and direct job opportunities. Open to coders aged 18+.
Week 3 of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon, focusing on CheckoutWithLocus, with a share of ₹3.72 lakh in prizes.
India's founder-first startup festival + Zee TV pitch show is back. Founders from any city, any stage, any sector pitch to a panel of investor "Titans" for a ₹25 Lakh per-startup cohort guarantee, live Demo Day at Bharat Mandapam (Aug 26–28, 2026) and Zee TV / Zee5 broadcast.
A biennial national recognition program for Indian startups and social innovators, offering strategic mentorship, investor access, and national visibility.
Uttar Pradesh's biggest startup reality show is back for Season 2 — UP-based founders pitch to a panel of investors for funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup, mentorship and on-screen visibility.
Build intelligent systems with OpenAI Codex at the Kochi hackathon and compete for API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.
The global environmental prize founded by Prince William, awarding ₹10.5Cr to five groundbreaking solutions annually across categories like nature, air, oceans, waste, and climate.
An offline designathon in Delhi for college students to showcase their creativity and innovation, with cash prizes for top designs.
A 48-hour national-level hackathon in Hyderabad for students and professionals, featuring a significant cash prize pool and diverse innovation themes.
A solo coding hackathon with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool — for individual builders who love to code and experiment.
India's premier 4-day builder residency in Goa for top developers, designers, and AI/Crypto creators, focused on shipping real products with ₹46.5 lakh+ in bounties.
Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon with a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.
HACKWAVE 2.0 is a 36-hour offline hackathon organized by GDG GTBIT, with a ₹1 lakh+ prize pool.
Global AI hackathon offering ₹27.9L+ in cash & API credits, plus ₹1.4Cr+ in API credits for participants.
An innovation competition by ACIC-BMU Foundation in partnership with Bosch India to find solutions for sustainable mobility with potential grant/prize support and incubation.
An annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa to recognize Goan Innovators/Scientists for impactful innovations.
RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0 is an annual 24-hour hackathon in Bengaluru hosted by RNS Institute of Technology, open to students and tech enthusiasts, with prizes up to ₹49,500 sponsored by Polygon, ETHIndia, and Aptos.
ISGBB, powered by Capgemini and implemented by BharatCares and SRF Foundation, is a multi-state initiative supporting the development and deployment of scalable, technology-driven solutions for critical social challenges across India.
Global virtual hackathon using Claude Code with Opus 4.7, offering a ₹93 lakh prize pool and ₹46,500 API credits for participants. Open to Indian builders.
Hack&Chill 3.0 is a multi-day offline hackathon in New Delhi, organized by GDGC ADGIPS, where teams build and compete for a ₹55,800 cash prize.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9.3 lakh prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
An AI & Deep-Tech Innovation Challenge by nasscom CoE, seeking solutions for a large port terminal operator to detect foreign objects in bulk cargo unloaders, leading to a potential paid Proof-of-Concept.
Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.
BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.
An open innovation challenge by IFAD and partners for growth-stage enterprises in agritech, climate, and rural development sectors.
Sustainable mobility innovation challenge.
Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.
Global Arts Prize for Innovation by Global Leaders Institute, recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance with cash awards and scholarships.
Government hackathon to build AI solutions for automated health insurance claims processing.
Global Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 offers up to ₹45 lakh grant for early-stage agtech startups tackling food security worldwide.
A deployment-driven innovation challenge by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub for alternate energy solutions across Andhra Pradesh, open to applicants nationwide.
Incubation, mentorship, and pre-seed funding for youth-led social ventures (ages 14–30).
24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.
Deeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups
Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
National blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions
Global sustainable fashion competition by Reliance Industries offering seed funding and mentorship for designers and startups.
Up to ₹2Cr grant/contract for DPIIT-recognised innovators building AI solutions for early childhood development in Andhra Pradesh.
Deep tech startup pitching competition offering Startup SG grant prizes up to S$400K (≈₹2.97 cr), held annually at SWITCH, Singapore.
Electropreneur Park's Open Challenge Program 3.0 offers seed funding, ESDM labs, incubation and mentoring to early-stage electronics startups and MSMEs across India. Applications close 6 October 2026.
Google Gemini's Fund My Crazy 2026 is a free student challenge to reimagine one element of your city. Ten winners share a ₹1 crore pool, and no prototype or coding is needed.
A free MLH student hackathon at Agarpara, Kolkata, running 24–26 July 2026 with a $2,000 prize pool and an open door for first-time builders.
A TiE Ahmedabad pitch competition on 24 July 2026 where early-stage Indian startups present to investors and industry experts for prizes and possible investment.
A free, fully online global hackathon by NameSpace where developers of every skill level build at their own pace between May 1 and June 30, 2026 — top submissions earn cash prizes and certificates.
A free demo day held every month in Noida, where early-stage Delhi-NCR founders pitch their startups, collect feedback and network. Next deadline: 25 July 2026.
A free-to-register, in-person demo day in Bangalore on 25 July 2026 where early-stage startups pitch to investors, mentors and ecosystem partners.
A free monthly demo day in Madhapur, Hyderabad where early-stage founders pitch their product or venture to investors, mentors and other founders.
A national social impact innovation challenge for undergraduate students in India, run by the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune. Teams of 2–4 build technology-driven solutions across healthcare, women's safety and smart technology; registration closes 20 July 2026.
A European Patent Office competition for inventors aged 30 or under, from any country, whose publicly available technology advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Prizes run from €5,000 to €20,000 (₹4.75 lakh to ₹19 lakh), with nominations closing 30 September 2026.
Startup League 2026 is Startup Stairs' national DeepTech funding programme, backed by Startup Haryana. Early to growth stage startups pitch to investors and compete for a share of an up to ₹10 crore equity-free pool. Apply by 15 September 2026.
A MIDC-run challenge inviting student teams, startups and solo innovators to submit ready-to-implement solutions for five sustainability and infrastructure problems inside Maharashtra's industrial estates, with a total prize pool of ₹2 Crore.
A Government of Gujarat hackathon run by Gujarat Police to unify the state's CCTV network using AI video analytics, with a ₹51,00,000 prize pool and submissions closing 15 September 2026.
A national energy innovation competition by FIPI for DPIIT-recognised Indian startups, with cash prizes of ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh, mentorship, investor introductions and a showcase slot at India Energy Week '27. Apply by 15 October 2026.
The seventh Campus Fund Grand Challenge is India's largest competition built for student-founded ventures. Entry is free, applications close 10 October 2026, and finalists pitch live in Mumbai.
A free 24-hour hackathon in Chennai by the Rotaract Club of Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, where intercollegiate student teams build and pitch around Rotary's seven Areas of Focus.
An 11-hour online AI hackathon hosted by Vel Tech R&D Institute together with Major League Hacking, open to solo builders and teams of two, with certificates, MLH swag and Google Swag Kits for the best projects.
A 24-hour online Build-A-Thon by Manipal University (MU), Jaipur, where beginners team up, start from a supplied application blueprint and unlock features one milestone at a time. Register on Unstop by 3 July 2026.
Deem Dilemma is a three-round HR case study competition run by Team Anthropos at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University, open to student teams of 1-3 from across India.
A two-round national pitching contest run by Project SPARK and Mission Gen Atlantis for students and early-stage innovators, with a ₹500 team entry fee and registration closing 20 June 2026.
MIT's worldwide hackathon for undergraduates returns on September 19–20, 2026, with cash prizes, certificates, travel support and campus housing for Indian and international student builders.
A free, three-day offline hackathon in Hyderabad run by Reskilll, built for first-year and early-year students exploring AI agents and automation. Prizes worth ₹1 Lakh; register by February 25, 2026.
NMIT Hacks is an MLH-sanctioned student hackathon held in Bengaluru, Karnataka from May 8 to May 10, 2026, with cash prizes and no entry fee.
A national online hackathon by Reskilll challenging Indian builders to create AI engines for marketing automation, with ₹1 Lakh in prizes and a final pitching round for the top 10 teams.
A technical paper presentation contest hosted by MVSR Engineering College, Hyderabad, with three branch-wise tracks covering AI, IoT, sustainable infrastructure and more. Teams of 1 to 3 members can register until 16 April 2026.
A 12-hour on-campus hackathon run by the AI & ML department at T. John Institute of Technology, Bangalore, open to all students in teams of 2 to 4.
GGSIPU Delhi's two-round student hackathon, held under the Secure Bharat Summit 2026, where UG and PG teams of 2–4 build solutions in cybersecurity, blockchain, agentic AI and generative AI.
A worldwide, fully online hackathon run by Major League Hacking, where beginners and experienced developers alike build projects with Google's Gemini models. There is no cash pool — three winners of Best Use of Gemini take home swag, credits and Devpost Achievements.
GLITCHED GAMES is a worldwide online game-making hackathon from GB3-Productions, where solo developers and teams build a web or mobile game and submit it on Devpost by 30 June 2026.
A free-to-enter hackathon lasting 24 hours in Kolkata, for teenagers aged 13 to 19 who want to build and present tech projects. Prize pool of $30,420; entries close 20 June 2026.
A free, worldwide online challenge from Student Innovators Without Borders that invites students to build assistive technology for people with disabilities. Three winners receive Iteration Machine credits worth $299 or more.
A free, beginner-friendly online hackathon on Devpost running June 1 to July 1, 2026, with AI/ML and open tracks. No cash prize — winners receive CodeCrafters VIP memberships.
A free, beginner-friendly online hackathon on Devpost running 7–9 August 2026, with an open-ended brief and a US$420 cash prize pool.
Girlathon 4.0 is a free, women-only hybrid hackathon run by GDG On Campus MACE, open to students, innovators and early-career professionals across India.
Global Innovation Build Challenge V2 is a fully online hackathon where student teams from anywhere in the world spend ten weeks building technology projects for real-world problems. There is no cash prize — instead, five non-cash awards and community recognition go to standout builds.
A free two-day innovation sprint in New Town, India on 1–2 August 2026, where multidisciplinary teams of 1–4 build and present prototypes for real-world problems.
A free, in-person OpenAI developer hackathon in Kochi on 18 July 2026 for developers, students and AI builders who want to create with OpenAI's APIs and Codex.
UnivaBio is BioCataalysis's remote hackathon on health and social good, built for beginners and open to entrants worldwide — Indian teams included — with Devpost submissions closing 17 September 2026.
A fully online hackathon by Innovation Hacks running July 11 to August 8, 2026, with Health, Machine Learning/AI and Web tracks open to participants worldwide.
An online cyber investigation hackathon from IIT Kanpur-incubated FCRF, where participants work through real malware cases for cash prizes and certificates.
Internshala's Great Indian Hackathon 2026 is a long-running online coding contest for Indian developers, students and tech enthusiasts, running from 15 October to 30 December 2026 with cash prizes, certificates and internship access for winners.
A national student hackathon held over 24 hours at Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad, with online idea submission, expert mentorship and an on-campus grand finale on 26–27 September 2026.
A multi-round international marketing case competition run by IIM Indore for college students across India, with the final round held on campus.
Prodyssey is IIM Indore's product management case competition for college students across India. Teams of 3 to 6 members solve a business case and present a product roadmap. Register by 20 July 2026.
A multi-round strategy case competition hosted by IIM Indore, open to college teams of 3–6 across India. Registrations close 20 July 2026.
Avant Garde is a three-round business plan competition hosted by IIM Indore for college students, moving from an online pitch deck to on-campus pitching, investor simulation and networking.
A global online hackathon from Girls In Stem MENA & Central Asia where girls and young women build social-good projects. Beginner-friendly, with low-code and no-code entries accepted. Runs June 23 to July 25, 2026.
Grand Hack IPEC is a national 24-hour offline hackathon run by HackShastra with Inderprastha Engineering College, open to students from colleges across India.
A statewide GovTech challenge by the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub inviting startups, MSMEs, students and innovators to design a Startup Assessment and Ecosystem Intelligence system for Andhra Pradesh.
E-Cell's one-day hackathon on 14 October 2026 with a ₹50,000+ prize pool; registration closes 29 September 2026.
A free annual global hackathon where teams solve space and Earth challenges using NASA's open data, held on 2–4 October 2026 with virtual and in-person participation worldwide.
A free, fully remote 72-hour hackathon for women worldwide, using AI, no-code and low-code tools to take an idea to a shipped product.
An online hackathon by H & P Projects inviting individual innovators across India to build technology projects across 12 domains. Submissions close August 10, 2026.
A free, worldwide online AI buildathon run by Evorozen on Devpost, open from 17 July to 20 September 2026 to Indian builders and teams, with API credits and a distribution partnership for winners.
A flagship industrial process optimisation case study competition by the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, open to engineering and MBA students across India as part of Fugacity 2026.
A free pan-India hackathon from Adobe for students at Indian universities, offering MacBooks, Pre-Placement Interviews and internships with a ₹1,10,000 monthly stipend.
A two-round auditing case competition from IIM Bangalore's Vista summit, run with the Audit Committee and Unstop. Indian students enter in teams of 1–2 by 28 July 2026.
Buildathon 2026 by TechVerse Solutions is an online, two-round innovation competition where Indian students and teams turn an idea into a working prototype and demo it live.
A one-day Ethereum hackathon hosted at IIT Roorkee on 8 August 2026, open only to enrolled IIT Roorkee students and building towards Devcon 8 in Mumbai.
A hybrid, national-level business plan competition by MLA Academy of Higher Learning where MBA, PGDM and UG student teams pitch startup ideas across five tracks and win mentorship plus an investor finale platform.
24-hour hybrid hackathon in Coimbatore with ₹30,000 cash prize, internships, PPO, AI credits, and learning tracks in Cyber Security and MedTech.
15-day online hackathon by Caspian: build AI agents using caspian-sdk on at least two channels. Win ₹20,000 cash + $1,500 credits.
A national-level 24-hour offline hackathon in Pune for college students — ₹1,00,000+ prize pool, internship offers, and themes in AI/ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, and open innovation.
A national hardware hackathon run by IEEE EDS PMEC for B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. students, with a ₹45,000 prize pool across FPGA, Raspberry Pi/Renesas and ESP32/Arduino tracks. Teams of 3–5 register by 15 August 2026.
Puzzle Masters Hackathon 2026 is Gamnexis's nationwide contest that takes Indian college students from a game idea all the way to a playable puzzle build, with ₹1,700 in cash prizes and free Round 1 entry.
A supply chain case competition by Mondelēz International India for second-year MBA/PGDM teams of three from four select B-schools, with ₹3,00,000 in cash prizes and PPI opportunities.
A supply chain case contest from Mondelēz International India for first-year MBA/PGDM students at four select B-schools, with a ₹3,00,000 prize pool and PPI opportunities.
BITS Pilani's Caspian initiative runs a two-week online buildathon: ship an AI agent that reaches anyone, for a share of the $1,700 pool (about ₹1,56,400).
A free, beginner-friendly online hackathon from GatewayGS and The AEI Initiative, inviting AI projects that tackle environmental problems. Runs July 25 to August 15, 2026, with a $25 (about ₹2,300) prize pool.
A national-level hackathon by OSCode and CommunityX with a ₹50,00,000 prize pool, open to Indian teams. Build, innovate, and win big from July 29 to September 5, 2026.
A global online hackathon by TikTok with a $34,500 prize pool, open to Indian developers and creators.
Prasunethon 2.0 is Prasunet's national online hackathon for Indian students, developers and innovators, offering a ₹1,05,000 prize pool, internships and industry exposure.
A 24-hour national hackathon at KPRIET, Coimbatore on 10–11 September 2026, with hardware and software tracks, a ₹60,000 prize pool, industry mentorship and registration open to student teams of 3–6.
An international startup case competition for university students hosted by AJNIFM, with a domestic prize pool of up to ₹75,000 and registration closing on 14 August 2026.
An online hackathon on AI in road safety for participants from BIMSTEC countries other than India, with a ₹1,00,000 cash prize pool and a 30 June 2026 submission deadline on Unstop.
A regional pitch competition for Telangana startups with a working MVP — cash prizes, fast-tracked WISE Tech Accelerator review and a place at the Mumbai Grand Finale.
A free-entry national deep-tech hackathon by DPIIT for AI, Robotics, AgriTech and CleanTech innovators, with a ₹1,25,000 cash prize pool. Held on July 31, 2026.
A 24-hour national-level hackathon by Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology, Vijayawada, on 7–8 August 2026 — open to Indian college students in teams of 2–4, with up to ₹5,00,000 in cash prizes and a prototype exhibition.
A national all-women hackathon by Aspire For Her and Logitech, offering a ₹2.25 lakh prize pool, mentorship from industry experts and a chance to connect with Logitech's hiring team.
A worldwide online STEM hackathon run by All Research Of Science (A.R.S.), open to individuals and teams at every experience level. The prize pool stands at $10,000,000, listed as up to ₹92 crore, and the event runs from July 12 to July 20, 2026 with registration closing on the final day.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon where high school students build 3D websites with any tools they like. ₹5,060 prize pool; submissions close 31 July 2026.
A five-day hackathon by Hack Briven in Gurugram with a ₹30,000 cash prize pool, open to participants from anywhere in India.
Hack-Nation's 24-hour online AI hackathon, open worldwide, with a $35,000 (₹32.2L) prize pool. Register by 20 June 2026.
A student hackathon from WnCC, IIT Bombay's Web and Coding Club, and Kaya AI that challenges IIT students to build AI solutions for construction, with cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000. Register by July 10, 2026.
Bank of India's PSBs Cyber Shield Hackathon 2026 invites Indian students, developers, cybersecurity professionals and startups to build solutions for AI-driven security, cyber defence and fraud in banking. The total cash prize pool is ₹10,00,000, with entries closing on June 22, 2026.
A seven-day online AI hackathon where developers and students build agentic apps with the open-source Lemma SDK and compete for a share of a ₹1,00,000 cash pool.
emly labs' AI hackathon at Govt. College for Women in Srinagar, carrying a ₹12,000 cash prize pool. Register on Internshala by July 13, 2026.
An online hackathon by the Stellar Development Foundation where developers and teams worldwide build zero-knowledge applications on Stellar for a USD 10,000 prize pool. Entries close 29 June 2026.
A State Bank of India competition hosted on Internshala, asking individuals and teams to build Agentic AI banking solutions for a share of a ₹4,75,000 prize pool. Entries close 30 June 2026.
Tata Technologies' national AI at the Edge hackathon for engineering students and early-career professionals, with a ₹4.5 lakh cash prize pool.
A virtual hackathon run by The TechShare Project for participants in India, held 16–28 June 2026, with a $2,310 prize pool that works out to roughly ₹2.1 lakh in cash prizes.
A free, online hackathon run by CodeBenders for Indian engineering and B-school students, held June 10–21, 2026, with ₹10,000 in cash prizes.
A 24-hour systems engineering competition by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai, where undergraduate teams build, ship, attack and defend live products for a share of a ₹20,000 prize pool.
A global online algorithmic coding contest by Wincent with a €10,000 (≈₹9.2L) prize pool. Coders from India can enter solo, with registration open until June 27, 2026.
A women-only hackathon by Meesho for female engineering students in their final year, graduating in 2027. Cash prizes from a ₹2.25 lakh pool; register by June 20, 2026.
An entirely online fintech hackathon run by Nomba with DevCareer, open to developers, designers and product builders in Nigeria, with a $6,500 cash prize pool.
A three-day college tech festival by PW Institute of Innovation, with a CSS Battle and the Vibe Hackathon and a ₹50,000 prize pool for students across India.
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.
A free, fully online vibe-coding hackathon from Coding Ninjas and Google for Developers, giving Indian students a shot at a ₹3,00,000 cash prize pool. Runs June 9–21, 2026.
Hack4Humanity is an India-wide hackathon that rewards technology built for humanitarian and social causes, with a cash prize pool of ₹25,000. Registration closes on 15 June 2026.
OSF Hackathon 2026 is a fully online national hackathon run by Our Startup Freelancer, open to Indian students, developers, AI builders and startup founders. Free to enter, with a ₹50,000+ cash prize pool and a June 15, 2026 deadline.
Student teams of up to three take on a live business problem in an 18-hour hackathon hosted by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad during E-Summit 2026, competing for ₹25,000 in cash prizes.
A 72-hour online hackathon by Hackathon Raptors: port a real open-source project into another language with AI help and compete for up to ₹1.7L in prizes.
A worldwide, fully online hackathon run on Devpost with a $350 prize pool, open to Indian builders and teams working on productivity or social-good ideas.
Win five minutes on stage before investors, hospitals and healthcare leaders at the Pune summit on 08 August 2026. Send in your pitch deck by 10 July 2026.
A beginner-friendly hackathon for social good, run fully online from 19 June to 24 July 2026. Low-code and no-code builds welcome, with a prize pool of up to ₹27,600 and no country limits.
ZeAI Hackathon 2026 is a nationwide 24-hour hackathon run by ZeAI, offering a ₹10 Lakh prize pool. Solo entrants and teams from anywhere in India can take part. Registration closes July 15, 2026.
A student hackathon by Paper Buddy to build one platform linking schools and homes, with up to ₹45,000 in cash prizes and PPO consideration for the winner.
An online AI hackathon by Prometheus with a $400 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
A national cybersecurity hackathon hosted by the Kerala Police on Agentic AI for Investigations, with a prize pool of ₹10 Lakhs+ and free entry for Indian nationals.
A national coding competition from Tally Solutions with Systems Programming and Full Stack tracks. Compete for up to ₹75,000 in cash prizes, placement interview entry and internships at Tally Bengaluru.
Hack[AI]Thon 2.0 is an AI hackathon organised by Sphere Hive at VRIF VTU Belagavi, open to all with a ₹35,000 cash prize pool. The online data audit is due by July 25, 2026.
An online innovation and design hackathon for students and early-stage innovators across India, with ₹3,00,000 in cash prizes. Register by 21 July 2026 for the 1–2 August event.
A worldwide online hackathon hosted by UiPath, offering a $50,000 (about ₹46,00,000) cash prize pool to teams of up to four building enterprise AI agents. Entries close 7 July 2026.
A 10-day online startup challenge for women, with mentorship across three structured rounds and a ₹7,500 cash prize pool. Open to students, professionals, homemakers and mothers, in teams of 1–2.
DevsUnite's online hiring hackathon on Devpost, focused on machine learning and AI, with a ₹3,000 prize pool. Open to all, and registration closes 25 July 2026.
SquidHack 2026 is a 24-hour hackathon-style challenge hosted by SAGE University, Indore for UG, PG and Dual Degree students across India, with a ₹1,10,000 prize pool shared across six categories and first-round registration closing on July 15, 2026.
HackOcean is a national-level online frontend hackathon by DLG and MITS Gwalior — two rounds, a 12-hour finale, ₹1.5L+ in total prizes, and AI tools allowed.
A national online hackathon by PaperBuddy where Indian students build production-ready edtech and fintech software, competing for a Software Engineer PPO and ₹50,000 in cash prizes.
A national online case competition run by Mochatrade (YC P26) across three rounds in fintech and business strategy, offering ₹15,000 in prizes and a pre-placement interview for the top team.
A national online ideathon by Code Capital & Coffee inviting students across India to pitch scalable solutions to real-world problems. Cash prizes worth up to ₹15,000, internships for winners and .xyz domains for the top 20. Register by 14 July 2026.
A fully online national case competition by Dot and IIM Ranchi, open to all Indian college students, with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool and a grand finale on August 9, 2026.
A two-round consulting competition for MBA and PGDM students, run by XLRI Jamshedpur, with ₹30,000 in prizes.
An online hackathon run by IIIT Delhi that asks students and early-career professionals to build AI tools for Indian problems — regional languages, farming, rural healthcare, civic transport and financial inclusion. Register by July 15, 2026.
IIM Lucknow's online strategy case competition for teams of 2–3 students, with a ₹75,000 cash prize pool and free entry through Unstop.
Airtel's national case competition for first-year flagship MBA students, with a prize pool of up to ₹6 lakh, Airtel mentorship, and PPI/PPO opportunities for finalists. Registrations close on 17 July 2026.
Airtel's flagship innovation challenge for second-year MBA teams of three — up to ₹8 lakh in cash prizes, mentorship from Airtel leaders and PPI/PPO opportunities.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon run by the ML Empowerment Foundation, inviting individuals and teams worldwide to build machine learning and AI solutions for social good and compete for a $1,000 prize pool (about ₹92,000).
An open-ended online hackathon on Devpost, held 17–31 July 2026, with a ₹2.85 lakh prize pool and no age, skill or location bar.
NeuroX1.0's opening online round is a Devpost hackathon run by Hackathon Hub, inviting projects in enterprise and AI/ML for a share of a $490 (roughly ₹45,080) prize pool. Submissions close 12 July 2026.
A week-long virtual hackathon run by OpenAI with a $100,000 (about ₹92L) prize pool, held July 13–21, 2026 and open to Indian developers, teams and startups.
Pixel Whisper - Design by Voice is a two-person technical competition by Chennai Institute of Technology where student teams crack an inverse coding challenge and then rebuild a UI using only spoken instructions.
A free innovation hackathon on AI, blockchain, cybersecurity and cloud computing, open to participants from India, with a $5,300 prize pool and registration closing on 17 July 2026.
Tetrathon 2026 is a 36-hour AI hackathon hosted by Navrachana University, Vadodara, with a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000. Open to students and early-stage innovators across India.
A 36-hour AI hackathon run nationwide by NexVerse-IITM New Delhi, with a ₹21,000 cash prize pool and entries closing 31 July 2026.
Code Kurukshetra Codeathon is a one-day competitive coding contest hosted by SNIST Hyderabad on 11 July 2026, with a total cash prize of ₹10,000 and registration closing on 8 July 2026.
A three-day national hackathon at SNIST Hyderabad where students, developers and innovators build Digital India solutions for a share of a ₹2,50,000 cash prize pool.
A two-day AI Agents hackathon hosted by SNIST Hyderabad on July 10–11, 2026, with a ₹1,50,000 cash prize pool and registration closing on July 3, 2026.
TriTech is a one-day hardware project expo at SNIST Hyderabad where students and independent makers showcase working electronics, electrical or mechanical prototypes for a share of a ₹25,000 cash prize pool. Registration stays open until 11 July 2026.
A single-day Bengaluru hackathon where builders ship AI browser agents for GTM workflows, with ₹10,000 in cash for the best build.
A two-round technical innovation competition by Chennai Institute of Technology for college students, with a ₹3,000 prize pool and registration closing on 14 July 2026.
A supply chain case-study contest open to students across India, run by the Operations Club of Army Institute of Management Kolkata with Procam Logistics. Teams of 2–4 compete for ₹45,000 in cash prizes.
TechCommons Hacks is a global online hackathon run by TechCommons with a $1,550 prize pool (up to ₹1.4L), open to Indian and international participants building in Machine Learning/AI and Social Good. Submissions close 20 July 2026.
A free two-day virtual hackathon by Product Space on Internshala where Indian students, developers and AI enthusiasts build their own AI agent and compete for a ₹3,000 cash prize.
A national-level hackathon hosted by PCCOER, where students and early-stage tech enthusiasts from across India build working prototypes and compete for a share of a ₹50,000 prize pool.
A 24-hour hackathon by YCCE Nagpur for college students, with problem statements in AI, ML, Blockchain and IoT and prizes worth up to ₹40,000.
National offline CTF hackathon at KPRIET Coimbatore, July 27, 2026. ₹50,000 prize pool, 6 attack tracks, open to students and enthusiasts across India.
A national public policy case competition hosted by IIM Bangalore under Venix 2026, where student teams of 2–4 design a policy for India and compete for ₹20,000 in cash prizes.
An online Archestra hackathon where you build a working AI app just by describing it in chat — $2,250 prize pool, free entry, open worldwide to ages 18+.
A fully online case competition for college students, organised by 180DC SVC and 180DC KN with Languify, offering ₹6,000 in cash prizes, Pre-Placement Interviews and a live jury round.
A solo strategy case competition hosted by IIM Bangalore's Forum for Industrial Interaction, decided over three rounds with a ₹1,11,111 prize pool. Register on Unstop by July 25, 2026.
An operations and supply chain case competition run by Opmac, the Operations Club of IIM Bangalore, at Venix 2026. Teams of 2–3 students compete across three online rounds for a ₹30,000 prize pool. Register on Unstop by 25 July 2026.
A one-day Bengaluru AI buildathon on 26 July 2026, with a ₹10,00,000 cash prize pool, 5,000 Sarvam credits per builder and top-10 demos at Sarvam Epoch.
PitchX 2026 is an offline startup pitching contest in Mumbai run by DevTech It Solution, with a ₹1,50,000 prize pool for students, working professionals, founders and early-stage startups.
A consulting case competition hosted by IIM Indore under its Prabodhan conclave, with a ₹2,00,000 prize pool for MBA teams from India's top B-schools.
A student ideathon hosted by the EDC of Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur, with ₹3,000 in cash prizes, certificates and jury feedback. Register by 31 July 2026.
A free, beginner-friendly online game jam run by BTT from 7 to 21 August 2026. Build a playable browser game solo or in a team and compete for a €100 prize — about ₹9,200.
GatewayHacks 2026 is a free, fully online hackathon for software and AI builders worldwide, with a prize pool of about ₹10,75,020 and a beginner-friendly, social-good focus. Entries close 2 October 2026.
A five-week virtual showcase that puts MVP-stage fintech startups in front of senior decision-makers from Indian banks, financial institutions and VC firms, with RBIH backing introductions for pilots and deployments afterwards.
A 120-second stock pitch competition by Doon Business School, Dehradun, with a ₹10 lakh prize pool for student teams of 1-3.
CODEXA is a two-day innovation sprint by MVSR Engineering College, Hyderabad, open to individuals and teams of 1-3 members, with a ₹10,000 cash prize pool plus vouchers.
Hack Helix is a flagship hackathon by Thapar University's Helix society, offering a ₹1.2L prize pool for teams of 3-6 building innovative solutions in Punjab.
A Shark Tank-style business plan contest run by Enactus Sri Aurobindo College, open to teams of 1–4, with a ₹4,500 prize pool and a live final pitch in Delhi.
Hackowasp 8.0 is a 36-hour hybrid hackathon run by Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, with a ₹6,00,000+ prize pool across Web3, cybersecurity, open innovation and SDG tracks. Registration closes 17 April 2026.
A three-day arcade game development hackathon run by Athena at BVCOE, New Delhi, where students build meme-inspired 2D browser games for a ₹4,000 prize pool.
A 12-hour overnight designathon by DesignX at Rishihood University for college students across India, with a ₹30,000 cash prize pool and Canva Pro perks for every registered participant.
CaseX is a case study contest by IIEST Shibpur, part of Scintillations'26, where student teams of 2–3 crack a startup-inspired business problem for a ₹12,000 prize pool, certificates and internship leads.
A two-track challenge from MVSR Engineering College, Hyderabad: build a working n8n automation workflow, or create an AI-generated manga story. The Automation Arena carries a ₹6,500 cash prize pool.
Aethronix 2026 is a national-level hackathon run by MVSR Engineering College (MVSREC), Hyderabad, with a ₹60,000 prize pool, internships for top performers and four tracks: AI & Data Science, Cybersecurity, Web Development and Web3.
A team-based finance competition from Doon Business School, Dehradun, where participants build and defend a mutual fund portfolio for a share of a ₹10,00,000 cash prize pool. Registration closes 16 April 2026.
A three-round case competition for student teams run by Google Developer Groups on Campus at TIET, Patiala, with a ₹85,000 prize pool and an Unstop registration deadline of 16 April 2026.
Innopost is a free technical poster competition run by the University of Calcutta for B.Tech/B.E. students, held in person in Kolkata with a ₹5,000 prize pool and six tech and sustainability tracks.
SPJIMR's pitch competition on May 22, 2026 in Navi Mumbai offers cash prizes and national visibility for early-stage Indian startups.
HackDUCS is Sankalan 2026's 12-hour hybrid hackathon run by DoCS, University of Delhi. Student teams of 2–4 build in AI/ML, Web3, cybersecurity or social impact for a ₹22,000 prize pool.
Synapse is a two-round machine learning contest hosted by the Scaler School of Technology in Bengaluru, with a ₹30,000 cash prize pool and an offline 10-hour final.
Capital Catalyst is a multi-round student pitch competition and live startup simulation run by E-Cell SBMPCE, with a cash prize pool of ₹8,000+ and a ₹150 per team registration fee.
IEEE's IEEEXtreme 20.0 is a 24-hour online coding contest on 21 October 2026 where student teams of up to three work through programming problems for a share of a USD 10,000 prize pool.
An online, worldwide engineering hackathon run by EnviroCast, inviting participants to turn insight into impact. Solo entrants and teams welcome; the winning project takes a ₹56,250 cash prize. Runs 26 March to 21 May 2026 on Devpost.
An online marketing competition by BluePMS Software Solutions Pvt Ltd where you build one original marketing asset, publish it on ConnectsBlue and win on organic engagement for a share of a ₹10,000 cash pool.
A three-round student hackathon from Brainiacs – The Data Science Society at Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi, built around AI and IoT ideas for industry, with ₹4,500 in cash prizes and an on-campus final round.
Echelon: The Strategy Case Challenge is a strategy case competition for undergraduate teams across India, run under Navmanthan by the Ethiccraft Society with Kirori Mal College, Delhi. Register on Unstop by 16 April 2026 to compete for a prize pool worth up to ₹10,000.
A curated Mumbai deep tech pitch event where 5 pre-selected startups present to more than 30 VCs, angels and family offices on April 25, 2026.
An innovation competition from MIT India in Pune, with separate Engineering and Design tracks and a ₹2.5 crore prize pool. Register and submit your project by August 9, 2026.
A global innovation competition for people aged 15-30 to pitch ocean and marine conservation ideas. Three winners receive ₹90,000 each plus a trip to Taiwan; entries close 31 May 2026.
Nasscom Emerge 50 2026 is NASSCOM's 16th annual deeptech recognition programme, spotlighting India's most promising science-led startups with investor access, mentorship and national visibility at Future Forge, Bangalore.
A six-hour AI Ideathon by Scaler School of Technology in Bangalore where Class 11 and 12 students build working web apps with AI tools and compete for a ₹30,000 cash prize pool.
An online case competition from IIT-BHU in which teams of up to four members pick a company and design its market entry and growth strategy for India, competing for a share of up to ₹10,000 in cash prizes.
A two-round national hackathon hosted in Indore by Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, carrying a prize pool of ₹1,03,000 across six technology tracks. Open to college students and those who have recently graduated.
A 24-hour national offline hackathon in Lucknow by TechNeekX, open to Indian students, with a ₹10,000 prize pool spread across eight technology tracks.
A global online hackathon from Backblaze where developers build generative media apps on Backblaze B2 and Genblaze, with a $10,000 (about ₹9,20,000) prize pool. Free to enter, submissions close 3 August 2026.
Iris Hacks IV is a two-day online hackathon with a $400 prize pool (around ₹36,800), open worldwide to beginners and experienced builders alike.
A 30-hour hybrid hackathon by UEM Kolkata for Indian students and early-stage builders, with a ₹57,040 prize pool and registrations closing on July 1, 2026.
A hybrid Chennai hackathon run by SheBuilds Chennai that is open only to women in tech, running from 15 to 30 June 2026 with a US$500 prize pool worth roughly ₹46,000.
A global online hackathon run by the OneAquaHealth Project, where researchers, students and innovators build solutions for aquatic health and sustainability. US$8,000 prize pool; register by 31 August 2026.
A hackathon on Wooble that challenges participants to build a real-time clinic queue tool, with a ₹3,000 cash prize and submissions closing on 25 June 2026.
CyberHack 2026 is a free 24-hour cybersecurity hackathon hosted by SRMS CET&R, Bareilly, with Capture The Flag challenges, a prize pool of more than ₹51,000 and certificates for all participants.
Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 is a global AI competition run by Gloo for builders of AI agents, ministry tools and Bible-based applications, with a $250,000 (about ₹2.3 crore) prize pool and Indian participants welcome.
A worldwide Gemini AI build competition from XPRIZE, running May 19 to August 18, 2026, with a $2,000,000 prize pool that Indian solo entrants and teams can compete for.
RevenueCat's India-wide build contest for native iOS, macOS and visionOS apps, ending in a live Bengaluru finale with ₹1,00,000 in cash and hardware prizes.
A single-day AI hackathon hosted by the Monad Foundation in Mumbai on June 20, 2026, with a $1,500 prize pool and entry open to everyone.
Marwadi University's national-level hybrid hackathon for Indian college students, with a ₹3,40,000 cash prize pool. Register by 14 August 2026.
An offline software-testing hackathon by STeP-IN Forum in Bengaluru, offering a ₹1,00,000 prize pool to QA and automation testing talent.
Odoo's coding championship for Indian developers, with online preliminary rounds leading to a 24-hour live sprint on September 5–6, 2026 and a ₹1,70,000 cash prize pool.
A national online hackathon for women, run by Aspire For Her with Logitech, where participants across India compete for a ₹1,00,000 cash prize pool.
A nationwide online hackathon from the CSI Student Chapter at VIT Chennai, offering ₹1.5 Lakhs in tech credits across three build tracks. Open to Indian students and early-career developers.
A Microsoft-supported national hackathon for Indian students, with a ₹2,00,000+ prize pool, four tracks, and a 36-hour offline finale at Faridabad. Register by August 10, 2026.
A virtual hackathon by IncludEDU and the Stanford NNEA for building tech that supports neurodiverse communities. Open worldwide and beginner-friendly, with a $3,000 (up to ₹2.8 lakh) prize pool; runs August 1–9, 2026.
FlowZint's fully online AI hackathon puts a ₹3,00,000 cash prize pool on the table, along with verified certificates and FlowZint credits for entrants across India.
LIT School's multi-track hackathon for students in Classes 10–12, undergraduates and 2026 Class 12 pass-outs — ₹5,00,000 in prizes, internships, and an offline final in Bangalore.
An open-ended online hackathon on Devpost with a $500 prize pool (about ₹46,000) for the winning project — beginner-friendly, no theme restrictions, and open to solo builders or teams anywhere in the world.
A global online hackathon on Devpost where solo builders and teams create AI, machine-learning, web and social-good projects for a share of a ₹13,800 prize pool. Submissions stay open until 24 August 2026.
An online hackathon run by Galuxium on Devpost, with a ₹1,00,000 cash prize pool and three tracks open to Indian and global participants.
A single-day hackathon by EdVenture Park in Hyderabad on 9 August 2026, with ₹2,00,000+ in cash and prizes, the Grandmaster title, and access to opportunities at Google for Startups and T-Hub.
A free, global online hackathon by Cockroach Labs and AWS. Build agentic memory applications, submit on Devpost by 18 August 2026, and compete for $8,750 (about ₹8,05,000) in prizes.
A single-day hackathon focused on the AI application layer, held at T-Hub Hyderabad on April 20, 2026, with ₹1,00,000 in cash prizes and API credits for winning teams.
A staged innovation contest run by PCCOE Pune for Engineering and STEM students, with a ₹2 lakh cash prize pool, trophies and certificates. Registration closes 10 September 2026.
Brainwave 2026 is a national innovation contest hosted by GGSIPU's East Delhi Campus, open to student teams of 2–4 with a ₹3 lakh-plus rewards pool, expert mentoring and an on-site Grand Finale.
A fully virtual hackathon from Perfect Corp where developers worldwide build Skin AI and Apparel Virtual Try-On apps on the YouCam API, competing for a $6,000 (up to ₹5.5L) prize pool. Submissions close 17 August 2026.
Women In Product India's global hackathon for building enterprise AI agents, with a ₹1,00,000 cash prize pool. Submissions close 25 August 2026.
UEM Kolkata's 30-hour open-innovation hackathon for college students across India. Teams of 1–3, free entry, ₹60,000 in total cash prizes, registrations close 25 August 2026.
A multi-round innovation contest hosted by Manipal University Jaipur, open to student teams worldwide, with a prize pool worth ₹7 Lakh and a final round on campus in Jaipur.
A two-round space-science ideathon from MANIT, Bhopal: design a future civilisation around a rotating Kerr black hole and compete for a ₹10,000 prize pool. Round 1 proposals are due 17 August 2026.
DataHub's virtual hackathon, open worldwide, with a $20,500 (₹18.9L) prize pool and entries closing 10 August 2026.
A 30-hour national-level student hackathon in Chennai on 24–25 September 2026, run by Easwari Engineering College with KONE Elevator India, offering cash prizes from a ₹2,50,000 pool. Register by 9 August 2026.
A 36-hour national-level hackathon by IITM New Delhi for college students, with a ₹37,000+ cash prize pool, mentorship, and free stay for shortlisted finalists.
A single-day, in-person Bengaluru hackathon from Anthropic and Elevation Capital, where teams get five hours to build a bold AI product on Claude and compete for up to ₹9.2L in prizes.
A two-round inter-college student hackathon hosted by IPEC Ghaziabad, with a ₹1,00,000 pool of cash prizes and perks across five problem themes. Online PPT round first, then a 24-hour on-site build on 22–23 August 2026; entries close 15 August 2026.
A two-day offline case competition in Kanpur on 11–12 September 2026 where student and early-stage teams of 2–4 pitch business plans for a share of a ₹1,00,000 prize pool. Register by 5 September 2026.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon hosted on Devpost, open to participants worldwide including India, with a $100 prize pool and a run from August 15 to 17, 2026.
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.
A one-day, 12-hour coding competition hosted by Adamas University, Kolkata on 22 August 2026, with ₹7,000 in cash prizes for Indian students.
INNOVIK 6.0 brings teams of 2–4 to Indore for a 24-hour Agentic AI build sprint with a ₹2,00,000 prize pool. Registration closes August 15, 2026.
A 24-hour national-level online hackathon by BVRIT-N with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool, open to teams of 2–3 from across India.
A two-month AI hackathon by Kokos AI built only for school teams of two to four, with AI training, project mentorship, ₹75,000 in prizes and a finale at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.
A fully online national innovation challenge run by Dolphin Tank India with the Industry Academia Community, open to individual students, professionals and entrepreneurs across India.
A month-long online hackathon from The Webb Schools Computer Science Club that invites anyone, anywhere to build a project for social good. Runs 9 July to 10 August 2026 on Devpost, with an $80 prize pool worth about ₹7,360.
One-day idea-pitching hackathon hosted by VETIAS in Erode on 7 August 2026, with 12 tech and business tracks and a ₹10,000 cash prize on offer.
A 24-hour offline hackathon at NIT Delhi with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool, open to student teams of 2–5 members from across India, with solo entries allowed.
Manipal University Jaipur hosts HackX 3.0, a free 36-hour hackathon spread across 10 tracks, with a cash prize pool of more than ₹5,00,000 for winning teams.
A fully online finance and trading hackathon run by TechZap, with a ₹75,000 cash prize pool, free Azure credits, mentorship and hiring rounds for the top 10 teams.
A one-day global online hackathon from Devengers where solo developers, students and creators build in Generative AI, AI or Web Development across 8 hours for a share of a ₹27,600 prize pool.
Undergraduate teams from any recognised college can compete in MITS Gwalior's 36-hour offline hackathon, with rewards worth over ₹1.5 lakh across three technology tracks. Entries close 23 August 2026.
InteractUp's SNAPSURROUND 2026 Phase 2 is a fully online image-capturing and categorisation challenge open to Indian students and professionals, with guaranteed cash payouts for every one of the 25 selected finalists.
A global startup pitch competition by Pegasus Tech Ventures and CEDAT, where the Bengaluru regional winner advances to the Silicon Valley Grand Finale to compete for a $1 million investment prize. Applications close 10 July 2026.
A month-long online hackathon for social good, hosted on Devpost, with a $2,500 (about ₹2.3 lakh) prize pool and open to Indian and global participants.
A free 24-hour intercollege hackathon in Chennai where student teams build and present a working solution in a single day, competing for a ₹32,000 cash prize pool.
P.A.C.E is a solo online coding challenge from the Coding Club at Technocrats Institute of Technology (Excellence), Bhopal. Three rounds — an MCQ check, an offline DSA contest and a panel interview — lead to a ₹10,000 cash pool for the top three. Registration closes 10 September 2026.
Vibewright is an AI vibe coding hackathon by D'Code NSUT, part of Oblivion'26, where teams of 1–4 turn raw ideas into working prototypes for a total ₹30,000 prize pool. Registration closes 14 August 2026.
A national-level 24-hour offline hackathon for undergraduate and postgraduate students in India, hosted at Chitkara University with a ₹40,000 cash prize pool.
Generative AI hackathon by D'Code NSUT in New Delhi. Teams of 2–4 build autonomous AI agents for a share of the ₹22,000 prize pool. Entries close August 16, 2026.
A 24-hour hackathon run by D'Code, the NSUT Delhi coding club, where student teams of 3–4 build working prototypes and compete for a total cash pool of ₹22,000.
GoBeyondTickets' national AI hackathon for students, developers, designers and founders — ten problem statements, three rounds and a prize pool of ₹1.75 Lakh+ in cash and AI/cloud credits. Register on Unstop by 3 August 2026.
National ideathon and algorithmic design hackathon by Chandigarh University, with tracks in Healthcare, Women's Safety, and SDGs. Teams of 3 compete for a ₹1,06,600 prize pool.
India's premier B-school business case competition by Galderma — ₹6,00,000 prize pool, PPIs, and a chance to shape the future of skincare.
Beginner-friendly online hackathon with a $10,000 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
A virtual AI hackathon by Suvidha International Foundation with a $500 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
A 24-hour student hackathon at Ramco Institute of Technology with a ₹30,000 prize pool, open to teams of 2–4 from the same college.
An online web development hackathon by TCET-ACM-SIGITE for students across India — ₹6,000 cash prizes, two-round format, teams of 1–2.
An online innovation challenge by IIT Bhubaneswar and BETTR — pitch your business idea for a ₹45,000 prize pool.
A product management case competition by IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 with ₹80,000 in prizes for student teams of 2–3 members.
Public policy & consulting case competition by IIM Bangalore. Teams of 2-3 compete to advise the Government of India on women's workforce participation. ₹15,000 prize.
IIM Bangalore's ENI Club competition for student teams (1–3 members) to pitch a business plan online; prizes worth ₹10,000.
A virtual token-efficiency hackathon on Devpost with a $630 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
One-day Bengaluru hackathon to build AI agents that complete real payment flows. Win ₹10,000. No prior automation experience needed.
36-hour national hackathon for undergraduate students with ₹60,000 in prizes across 10 domains.
A month-long national hackathon for Indian students and professionals with a ₹10,000 prize pool, multiple tracks, and national recognition.
A 24-hour multi-domain innovation hackathon for students at YCCE Nagpur — ₹1,00,000 prize pool plus incubation support.
Hybrid Algorand hackathon for Indian students: build x402 payment solutions, compete for a ₹46,000 prize pool.
Online open-innovation hackathon by Sofzenix IT Solution LLP. ₹8L+ cash prizes, internships, certificates. Open to all, teams of 1-4.
National-level hackathon by PCCOE&R Pune with ₹60,000+ prizes for student teams.
India's first hackathon for TA and HR leaders – solve hiring bottlenecks, compete live at TechHR India 2026, and win up to ₹1.5 lakh.
IIT Guwahati's online M&A case competition for students, with a ₹2 lakh prize pool, expert sessions, and three rounds.
A 30-hour national hackathon by Code for India across 6 cities, with prizes up to ₹18 lakh.
UX Imperium is a two-phase UX design hackathon run by D'Code NSUT, Delhi, where teams of 2–4 architect scalable design systems for a share of a ₹15,000 cash prize pool. Registration closes 13 August 2026.
ImpactForge's fully online hackathon from August 14 to 16, 2026, with a ₹5.8L ($6,300) prize pool. Open to Indian and global participants, free to enter, with ML/AI, Web and open-ended tracks.
A free national hackathon by BVRIT for B.Tech students in India, featuring six tracks, AI-friendly rules and a ₹50,000 prize pool. Register by August 5, 2026.
An online case competition presented by Mochatrade and Venix 2026 at IIM Bangalore, open to student teams of 2–4 from the same college, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.
A two-day online hackathon run by the ACM Fremont Chapter and the Soft Computing Research Society, open to students and working professionals in teams of 2–4, with a $1,750 prize pool and awards listed at up to ₹1.6L.
An entertainment-sector business plan contest run by IIM Bangalore during Venix 2026. Teams of one to three compete across a quiz and a live pitch for a ₹10,000 prize pool, with certificates for everyone who takes part.
An 18-hour hackathon hosted by IIT ISM Dhanbad for students at recognised Indian universities, with a ₹25,000 cash prize pool and registration closing 6 August 2026.
MANAGE Hyderabad's national case study contest for MBA students under Krishi Chanakya 2026 — three rounds, with ₹20,000 and ₹15,000 prizes for the top two teams.
A four-stage AI innovation competition run by Accenture for pre-final and final year engineering and science students in India, with prizes worth up to ₹6.8L and an in-person Grand Finale in Bengaluru.
A national online case study contest on sustainability and social impact, run by Krishi Chanakya at MANAGE Hyderabad for MBA students, with ₹35,000 in prize money.
A three-round national product-building hackathon at TIET Patiala with a ₹80,000 prize pool, internship offers for the top three teams, and a 24-hour on-campus build round.
A Unstop content challenge: post a Reel, LinkedIn post or Short promoting Adobe University Hackathon 2026 or TVS Credit E.P.I.C. 8.0 and compete for up to ₹15,000 in cash prizes.
Akanksha is a national business plan competition run by Krishi Chanakya, the annual management festival of MANAGE Hyderabad, and is open to MBA, PGDM and allied management students. Teams of 2–3 from the same institute compete across three rounds for ₹42,500 in cash prizes.
CALL-E is a worldwide, fully online hackathon on Devpost with a prize pool worth ₹9,20,000, inviting developers, designers and founders to build communication, enterprise and machine learning/AI projects by 14 September 2026.
An 8-hour student software hackathon hosted by GHRCEM Nagpur on the theme Intelligent Systems, with a ₹25,000 cash prize pool and a registration deadline of August 19, 2026.
Takshak is a national marketing case study competition from Krishi Chanakya at MANAGE, Hyderabad, inviting MBA students in teams of 2–3 to solve a real brand problem and share a ₹35,000 cash prize pool.
An online sustainability innovation challenge by SIBM Pune's Social Impact Cell, open to student teams of 1–3, with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool.
IIM Bangalore's Venix 2026 hosts this multi-round analytics case contest for teams of two or three, with a combined prize pool of ₹80,000 at stake.
Strategia 2026 is a two-day management fest case study competition run by the Department of Business Administration, Tezpur University, for UG, PG and PhD students across India, with a total prize pool of ₹40,000.
The ninth edition of IEEE UVCE's flagship online hackathon, with a ₹60,000 cash prize pool, a 24-hour build window and national-level recognition for Indian college students. Register individually by 19 August 2026.
A 24-hour offline hackathon at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad on 22–23 August 2026, with a ₹1,20,000 prize pool. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India.
A 24-hour offline hackathon hosted by Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, for student teams of 2–4, with a ₹1,20,000 cash prize pool and a ₹449 per-person registration fee.
A fully online national strategy case competition run by Vingo for students across India — solve real marketplace challenges across three tracks and compete for a ₹30,000 cash pool, internship interviews and certificates.
An online-then-offline ideathon by bits&bytes Noida for students, developers and aspiring founders, with a ₹10,000 cash prize pool and partner benefits worth over ₹15,000.
A free, fully online hackathon from WithAI Research where individuals and teams worldwide build AI and security solutions for email, competing for a ₹1.6L prize pool. Entries close 1 August 2026.
An international innovation and technology challenge hosted by Amity University Uttar Pradesh for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a ₹2,25,000 cash prize pool, six technology tracks and three rounds including an on-campus Grand Finale.
A national, two-stage student hackathon run by MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE), Pune, with a ₹25.88 lakh prize pool, AWS certification vouchers, cloud credits and a Grand Finale at IES 2026 in New Delhi.
Hindustan Unilever's eighth technology case study competition for first-year MBA students in India — ₹6.25 lakh in cash prizes, Unilever mentorship, and a route to pre-placement interviews, an internship and a possible PPO.
A business case contest from IIM Bangalore's dramatics club where student teams of 2 to 4 work out how to revive stage theatre. Run as part of VENIX 2026, with ₹10,000 in prizes.
A hiring-focused hackathon by Unstop and People Matters for TA and HR professionals, with ₹1.5 lakh in cash prizes and a live pitch finale at TechHR India 2026.
A hackathon from IIIT Pune inviting India's students, developers and AI enthusiasts to build interfaces powered by large language models, with a USD $500 (about ₹46,000) prize pool and a submission window of July 28 to August 8, 2026.
A free one-day hackathon at the Synq AI office in Gurugram on 29 August 2026, where individual developers build enterprise AI solutions on Synq AI's context layer for prizes worth ₹1,00,000.
AIC Anna Incubator's annual pitch competition for deep-tech and sustainability innovations, offering up to ₹2.5L in cash prizes, mentoring, and incubation opportunities.
Asia's largest startup launchpad offering equity-free grants up to ₹4L, mentorship, and investor access.
Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar's Open Challenge Program 8.0 offers up to ₹25 lakh in grant, incubation, and mentorship for ESDM startups.
IHFC IIT Delhi's grant program for deep-tech innovation in industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing, funding up to ₹5 Crore for consortiums.
A national challenge by IIM Calcutta and Tata Sons to find India's most promising social enterprises, offering cash prizes, seed funding, incubation, and mentorship.
The Handloom India Young Innovation Challenge 2026 (HIYIC 2026) offers seed funding up to ₹30 lakh, mentorship, and market access to innovators, startups, and weavers transforming India's handloom sector.
The UAE-India Start-up Series 2.0 connects high-potential Indian startups with the UAE and international markets, offering up to ₹56.75L via SAFE note, mentorship, and market entry support.
A national challenge by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to identify and support tribal startups with prize money and structured incubation support.
StartUp Xcelerate is a curated platform designed to accelerate startup growth by providing direct investor access and strong retail & market linkages.
A 30-day Indo-Israel Innovation Sprint for high-potential Healthcare and MedTech startups to become investment-ready and globally connected.
A CSR initiative by PepsiCo and the^delta prize, offering up to ₹6.5 crore in grants for non-profits deploying regenerative agriculture solutions with smallholder farmers across India.
Pitch your revenue-stage AI and Agri-Tech startup to leading investors and compete for cash prizes up to ₹50,000, along with potential funding consideration up to ₹50 lakhs.
A national hackathon by IIT Bombay-Honeywell Centre for students across India to develop innovative, scalable sustainability solutions, offering prizes, seed grants up to ₹50 Lakh, and incubation support.
The iDEX Open Challenge invites Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs to propose cutting-edge technologies and products for the defence and aerospace sectors, offering grants up to ₹1.5 crore and direct engagement with the military.
iDEX DISC 12 Re-Open offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, supporting MSMEs, startups, and innovators.
An innovation challenge by RBIH and IIMA Ventures to accelerate AI-enabled fintech solutions for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India.
A global challenge prize offering up to £6.25 million (approx. ₹65.6 crore) to multi-disciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings.
A nationwide open-source coding challenge for Indian students and professionals with a ₹20,000 prize pool.
National-level case competition by NIT Rourkela for UG/PG students — ₹20,000 prize pool, multi-round format.
A competition to build a global food brand around GI-tagged Kalaburagi Rotti, with a cash prize of up to ₹3 lakh and incubation support.
A national AI hackathon and incubation program by ITEL Foundation, IndiaAI Mission, MeitY, and IIT Gandhinagar, offering cash prizes, incubation, and future grant opportunities for early-stage AI startups.
Pitch your drone or aerial intelligence startup to L&T business leaders at this Demo Day co-hosted by L&T Manthan and StartupTN, opening doors to PoCs, partnerships, and potential investment from the L&T Innovation Fund.
Prestigious national awards recognizing excellence in R&D, innovation, and technology by corporates, startups, MSMEs, and academia across critical sectors.
Vande Bharatam is a national innovation movement by Gautam Adani, discovering and empowering India's next generation of innovators with a multi-crore prize pool, mentorship, and visibility.
A global online hackathon by Rentits, powered by Meta, with a $45,000+ prize pool for student-life tools.
An online beginner-friendly hackathon by LUMA to pitch ideas and win up to $500.
An Ideathon for undergraduate students to compete for cash prizes up to ₹50,000.
Global online cybersecurity hackathon by SANS with a $22,000 prize pool.
ZerveHack is a global online hackathon by Zerve AI, focusing on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence with a $10,000 prize pool.
UCI Design-a-thon 2026 is an online design competition by UC Irvine with a $5,048 prize pool. Open globally to all skill levels.
Online case competition by BITS Pilani Goa with total prizes over ₹4.5L including cash and internships.
A national-level online hackathon for Indian college students — ₹70,000 prize pool, three rounds, real-world problem statements.
CodeStone 1.0 is a 24-hour hackathon at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, challenging students to innovate across tech domains for cash prizes and internships.
SuperNova Hacks 2.0 is a hackathon offering ₹60,000 in cash prizes for undergraduate student teams.
A competition for social entrepreneurs and startups building sustainable solutions for society and the environment — ₹50,000 grants for top 3 finalists plus mentorship at COEP's Bhau Institute, Pune.
Online hackathon by Claude Builder Club @ UR-CST with $1,500 prize pool for social impact projects using AI/ML.
An international online hackathon by the Artificial Intelligence Society with a $1,979 prize pool for AI/ML projects.
LaunchHacks V is an online hackathon for developers of all skill levels, offering a $575 prize pool.
Global innovation challenge by IGC and IMEAA for tech solutions in grains trade digitalisation with US$150,000 prize pool.
NextTuring: Blindfolded is a unique memory and coding challenge by Newton School of Technology in Bengaluru, offering a ₹20,000 prize pool for solo coders.
Build AI agents with Google Cloud in this global online hackathon, competing for a $50,000 prize pool.
CaseQuest 2026 is a premier strategic case competition by Geeta University for Indian students, offering a ₹15,300 cash prize pool.
Grizzly Hacks III is an online beginner-friendly hackathon with a $40,021 prize pool, focusing on ML/AI and Social Good.
A national-level Data-Centric AI hackathon for Indian students — ₹35,000 prize pool, two rounds, offline finale at Belagavi.
GeoHack 26 is a geospatial hackathon by IEEE GRSS Kolkata and IIIT Bhubaneswar, challenging teams to build AI-driven solutions for real-world problems using geospatial data, with prizes up to ₹17,000.
A global award recognizing and rewarding innovative, impactful, and inspiring sustainable solutions across Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools.
India's largest online student hackathon focused on FinTech, AI, and Trading Technology, offering ₹3.15 Lakhs+ in prizes and internship opportunities.
Indian students: identify community problems, raise help requests on HELPSTiR, and design tech-driven solutions for social impact. ₹10,000 cash prizes.
A beginner-friendly full-stack hackathon to build a real-time clinic queue management system — hosted by Wooble with a ₹3,000 prize pool.
A case competition on digital transformation hosted by XLRI Jamshedpur — ₹30,000 prize pool for teams of 1–3.
Build a real AI product using Lemma SDK, win ₹1 Lakh, and get hired by partner companies.
A 10-day online hackathon focused on cybersecurity and web development, hosted by Idustries with a $18 prize pool. Open to global participants, runs June 13–22, 2026.
A global online AI hackathon by USAII with a $15,000 prize pool — open to participants worldwide, including India.
A virtual hackathon by ACT House with a ₹93,000 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
An online AI hackathon by Kaya with a ₹3,50,000 prize pool, open to Indian participants.
A 10-hour offline hackathon in Gurgaon for elite student developers — ₹50,000 prize pool across 5 tech themes.
A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University with ₹16.28 lakh prize pool focused on urban sustainability. Open to all.
Build an AI agent for SAT education — ₹9,300 prize pool. Open globally, online.
An online marketing competition on Devpost by ConnectsBlue with a ₹10,000 prize pool.
A global online hackathon by OSC with a ₹3.72 lakh prize pool — open to all skill levels, including Indian teams.
Online state-level hackathon for Rajasthan students, ₹10,000 prize pool + entry to Rabbitt AI finale.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon by IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter — ₹10,000 prize pool, open to all.
A high-stakes online hackathon challenging Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students to build scalable Agentic AI and Advanced RAG frameworks, with a ₹45,000 cash prize.
A global online hackathon by Arm challenging participants to optimize AI workloads on Arm architecture — ₹7.44 lakh prize pool.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Computer Science Girlies with a ₹4.65 lakh prize pool, focused on technology for wellness.
NetElixir AIgnition 3.0 is an online AI/ML hackathon for developers, data scientists, and students to solve real-world digital marketing challenges.
A national-level online hackathon by Bharat Academix for Indian students, developers, and professionals, featuring a ₹2,60,000 cash prize pool and internship opportunities.
A national-level hackathon by Hacker's Unity and JECRC Foundation, Jaipur, offering a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, internships, and incubation support.
SNAPSURROUND 2026 is an online visual intelligence case competition from InteractUp, open to all students and professionals in India. Participants earn guaranteed cash rewards (₹800 per approved set) for capturing and organizing images from their surroundings.
PhysicsWallah's two-day AI pitch competition with ₹10 Cr fund pool for startups and students.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Dialogate with a ₹1.93 lakh prize pool — open to global participants including Indian teams.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9,300 prize pool, open to participants worldwide including India.
AI Nexus Hackathon 2026 by SRM Connects offers ₹22,000 in cash prizes, an internship for the winner, and participation certificates. Open to Indian college and engineering students, featuring online rounds and an offline finale.
A global online deep tech hackathon with a ₹15.35 lakh prize pool, open to Indian teams.
An online frontend coding competition by IIT Bhubaneswar, challenging developers to build and optimize web pages under pressure, with a ₹8,000 cash prize pool.
A global prize by Wellcome and Nature for groundbreaking interventions in mental health science, offering up to ₹9.52 crore for a winner and ₹2.38 crore for finalists, along with significant visibility and support.
National-level online hackathon by Elite Forums with cash prizes up to ₹7L and startup funding up to ₹2 crore.
National-level online hackathon by Prakasam Police to build AI-driven solutions for public safety and policing challenges.
Zepto, DPIIT, and FSSAI invite startups and innovators to develop AI and tech-driven solutions for critical food safety challenges across India's quick commerce supply chain, offering prize money and market access.
An open-ended online hackathon at the intersection of art and technology — ₹93,000 prize pool.
A major global prize championing new interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis, offering up to US$1,000,000 (approx. ₹8.33 crore) to accelerate impact and policy prioritization.
A virtual hackathon to build projects using LingoQL — ₹46,500 prize pool for the best submission.
Equity investment program for impact-driven technology startups solving health, agriculture, climate, and deep technology challenges across India.
A global online hackathon by GitLab with a $20,000 prize pool — open to developers, DevOps engineers, and AI enthusiasts worldwide.
Online Agentic AI Hackathon by Microsoft, cash prize ₹50,000.
Build the next-gen ThreadCounty SaaS platform in this solo web development hackathon for Indian students — ₹7,000 prize pool.
The Bangalore regional qualifier for Startup World Cup, offering Indian founders a chance to compete for a ₹9.3 crore investment at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
24-hour national-level AI hackathon in Sulya, Karnataka, with a ₹35,000 prize pool, focused on Data-Centric AI for students and developers.
Team-based case competition by Geeta University with a ₹17,500 prize pool for students.
Prize hackathon by NHAI seeking vehicle/drone-mounted and AI/ML retroreflectivity measurement solutions for Indian highways. Prizes up to ₹2,00,000.
Nirmith'26 is a national-level hardware and software hackathon hosted by NMIT Bangalore, challenging Indian undergraduate students to build and demonstrate real-world solutions for a ₹1,00,000 prize pool.
Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon 2026: A multi-round coding competition for Indian students, offering a ₹1.05 lakh prize pool and job opportunities.
An online global case study competition focused on supply chain management, offering a ₹30,000 cash prize pool and pre-internship opportunities.
A national-level online cybersecurity hackathon organized by Sri Indu College of Engineering and Technology, challenging participants to build innovative defense tools with a ₹10,000 prize pool.
An online AI innovation challenge by VoxaOS for students and young professionals to build AI-powered solutions, offering cash prizes and VoxaOS credits.
A national AI/ML hackathon by IndiaAI and CDSCO to innovate regulatory processes for drugs and medical devices, offering an ₹85 lakh prize pool including a work contract.
Up to ₹20L non-dilutive funding + bootcamp + EarthON Gurukul incubation for Indian clean-energy startups solving rural livelihood challenges.
Pitch Your Brand: VC Edition is a business plan competition at E-Summit'26, inviting student teams to pitch innovative ideas to VCs for investment and a ₹15,000 prize pool.
A global online hackathon by DreamWeave with a $5,096 prize pool, focusing on beginner-friendly projects and social good.
An online, beginner-friendly hackathon by Next Bytes with a $100 prize pool, open to all skill levels.
A free GenAI bootcamp and hackathon by IIT Bhubaneswar for students across India — ₹8,000 prize pool.
An opportunity for India-based innovators to develop and deploy impactful 5G solutions addressing real-world challenges across rural connectivity, healthcare, climate, agriculture, and manufacturing in India.
Hybrid hackathon for students to build tech solutions across multiple domains, with a ₹20,000 prize pool, organized by Encrypt – The Tech Society of CVS, DU.
South India's 24-hour hard-tech hackathon for students and early-stage founders to prototype hardware innovations — up to ₹5 lakh grant for winners.
The Anvil Hackathon is a 24-hour, on-campus hackathon in Bengaluru for students and professionals across India, offering a ₹50,000 prize pool.
Bangalore Zonal Round of HackArena 2.0, an in-person hackathon for students, with cash prizes up to ₹1.1L and chance to qualify for the Grand Finale in Delhi.
Join Baidu's 'Build with MeDo' online hackathon for a $50K prize pool, focusing on AI/ML and low-code solutions.
A 12-hour innovation sprint at SRM University AP, challenging undergraduate students to develop tech solutions for UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a ₹20,000 prize pool.
Splunk's Agentic Ops Hackathon challenges developers globally to build innovative AI/ML solutions using Splunk, with a $20,000 prize pool.
Global online hackathon by GNEC for social good, offering $700 in prizes and UN-affiliated/NGO internships. Open to all skill levels.
A national-level offline hackathon for Indian undergraduate students to build tech solutions, with a cash prize pool of ₹30,000 and additional rewards.
One of the world's largest startup pitch competitions — $1,000,000 in cash prizes across Idea, Early, and Growth stages, open to founders globally.
Inter-college hackathon by Techno International Batanagar with ₹10,000+ prize pool.
Online university-level designathon for Calgary Maker Faire 2026, with a $1,925 prize pool.
Global online hackathon with $575 prize pool, focused on design and social good. Runs Apr 11 - May 23, 2026 on Devpost.
Hack The Mind is a 24-hour social-impact hackathon by EFO NSUT, challenging teams to build tech solutions for community problems with prizes worth ₹70,000.
Combrosia's Ideathon'26 is an online multi-stage business plan competition by Motilal Nehru College, challenging entrepreneurial mindset with a ₹10,000 prize pool.
Global online AI hackathon by Alibaba Cloud with ₹41.85 lakh prize pool – open to Indian teams and individual builders.
Online business strategy competition by Motilal Nehru College, DU, open to all Indian college students. Compete individually or in teams for cash prizes.
MoAFW hackathon using GoI agri datasets for AI-driven farming solutions. ₹3L prize per winning team. Registration closes 20 Apr 2026.
A 24-hour national hackathon by Newton School of Technology focused on AI, problem-solving, and debugging, offering a ₹65,000 prize pool.
Global pitch competition with $1M in equity-free cash prizes across idea, early, and growth-stage tracks — open to Indian founders.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs grand challenge for DPIIT-recognised startups solving healthcare, education, and livelihood problems in tribal India — ₹12 lakh prize pool.
A 36-hour inter-college hackathon by JSS Institutions, Noida, offering cash prizes and internships for Indian students.
A 12-hour hackathon for girls to build creative tech solutions, with prizes up to ₹30,000, on April 24, 2026 in Bengaluru.
Wainganga Incubation Foundation's national startup & innovation challenge — ₹3.5L cash prize pool plus 2-year incubation for top 10 startups, finale at Nagpur.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs invites DPIIT-recognised startups to solve healthcare, education, and livelihood challenges for tribal communities — ₹12 lakh prize pool.
An 18-hour offline AI/ML/DL hackathon by Bennett University in Greater Noida with ₹10,000 cash prize pool.
A nation-scale AI hackathon by Economic Times and Unstop for Indian students and professionals, offering a ₹10 lakh prize pool and career opportunities.
A solo UI/UX design challenge by SIES College of Management Studies, testing real-world design thinking with a ₹1,800 cash prize pool.
Test your analytical thinking and business intuition in this Guesstimate Challenge, open to undergraduate students with a ₹5,000 prize pool.
West Hacks is an online social entrepreneurship hackathon offering a $175 cash prize, open to global participants.
Trade Matrix is an annual macroeconomic simulation by SPADE, Shivaji College, challenging undergraduate students to build and navigate a national economy with a ₹7,000 prize pool.
A 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG on Campus AIT & Code Club in Bengaluru, challenging developers and designers to build innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.
PiHacks Enhanced is an online, beginner-friendly hackathon by PiHi CompSci, offering a $201 prize pool and focusing on gaming, AI, and machine learning.
AVINYA 2.0 is a grand hackathon by SJCIT in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, challenging UG students to build tech solutions across AI and Sustainable Mobility themes for a ₹3 Lakh prize pool.
A 30-hour offline Agentic AI hackathon in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, powered by Microsoft, with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool.
BLOCKQUEST 2026 is an AI arcade game development challenge by SRMIST ACM SIGAI, inviting students to innovate and build games with AI for a ₹7,000 prize pool.
A 24-hour national-level hackathon by Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal, for UG/PG students across India, featuring a ₹30,000+ cash prize pool and incubation support.
UDBHAV'26 is a 24-hour offline hackathon hosted at Sage University, Indore, challenging student teams to build and ship real products for a ₹45,000 prize pool.
NextGenHacks is an online, open-ended hackathon welcoming global participants to build innovative solutions for social good, with a $1,000 cash prize.
A 72-hour global online hackathon by Codorra, challenging students and professionals to innovate in Mobile, AI, Web, and Cybersecurity, with cash prizes, internships, and domain offers.
A national-level intercollege hackathon by NMIT for engineering students to build AI-powered solutions, offering a total prize pool of ₹1.30 Lakh.
A national case competition by SGNDKC for undergraduate and postgraduate students to develop sustainability strategies for a climate-tech startup, with cash prizes up to ₹9,000.
Buddha Startup Pitchfest 1.0 is a two-round pitch competition in Gorakhpur, offering ₹37,100 in cash prizes and direct access to investors for top Indian startups, entrepreneurs, and students.
A student-driven defence and technology project competition by BMSIT&M, Bengaluru, featuring a ₹50,000 cash prize pool and certificates.
Geeta University's MasterStroke 2026 is a negotiation championship for teams of two, with a cash prize pool of ₹16,400.
Vision Genix 2026 is an innovation challenge in Hyderabad for individuals and teams to create AI-generated videos using prompt engineering, featuring a ₹3,000 cash prize pool.
Simply Updify InnovateX 2026 is a national-level online hackathon with a prize pool of ₹17,500, open to students, freshers, and professionals across India.
A national online innovation challenge for Indian students and early-stage innovators, focusing on startup thinking, pitch building, and entrepreneurship, with a ₹10,000 prize pool.
An offline coding challenge by Marwadi University, Gujarat, focusing on IT, Biomedical Engineering, and Life Sciences Research with a ₹1.80 lakh prize pool.
A live on-camera pitch competition in Bengaluru offering a ₹1 Lakh unconditional grant for a 60-second pitch, judged by a prominent founder or investor.
An online hackathon with a ₹8.8L prize pool, open to students, developers, and startups, offering cash prizes and paid internships.
A global online hackathon celebrating World Product Day — $10,000 prize pool for product builders of all skill levels.
A multi-round technology innovation hackathon for Indian students, with ₹30,000+ cash prizes and AWS mentorship.
Online qualifying round for HackArena 2.0, focusing on Generative and Agentic AI, for Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students, with selected teams advancing to the Delhi Grand Finale.
Intellify 4.0 is a national-level hackathon at Marwadi University for Indian students, featuring hardware and software tracks with a ₹3.40 lakh prize pool.
An innovation challenge by STPI's Kalpataru CoE for Indian startups building Industry 4.0 solutions — up to ₹4 lakh seed funding, physical incubation space, mentorship, and VCs access.
A 12-hour buildathon in Jabalpur for students, developers, and innovators to create solutions across EdTech, FinTech, Web3, and AI, with a prize pool of ₹10,000.
E-Rakshak is a cybersecurity and innovation hackathon by Surat City Police, NEXUS, and NIT Surat, challenging college students to build solutions for digital safety with a ₹2.25 lakh prize pool.
NexWave is a two-round online technical quiz and coding competition by Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University with a ₹22,500 prize pool.
A TypeScript-first AI agent hackathon by HiDevs & Mastra — build production-grade agents with Mastra, Qdrant, and Enkrypt AI. ₹50,000 cash prize pool.
Hack4Humanity 2026 is a global hybrid hackathon by IEEE JCTS Pune, challenging innovators to build solutions for humanitarian issues across Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, and AI for Societal Good, with a ₹75,000 prize pool.
National-level online innovation challenge for engineering and B-school students with ₹26,000 prize pool and internship opportunity.
A national-level online hackathon for students and professionals to build innovative solutions with mentorship from Google experts and a ₹3 Lakh prize pool.
National-level AI innovation challenge by TechVerse Solutions to build autonomous AI agents. Open to students and developers. Prizes up to ₹2,000 and certificates.
A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Railtown — build agentic AI solutions for a chance to win CAD 500.
A free online challenge for undergraduate students to build and profit from a D2C merchandise startup — ₹12,000 prize pool.
An online, beginner-friendly hackathon by joinluma with a $300 cash prize.
Online AI and ML hackathon by Nira AI Tech with a $500 cash prize for innovative solutions.
Simandhar Education's Finance Case Competition challenges Indian students and professionals to evaluate a real-world corporate finance case, with cash prizes up to ₹20,000.
Kleos 4.0 is a 24-hour hackathon by D.Y. Patil RAIT for Indian undergraduate students, offering a ₹85,000 cash prize pool.
A national-level innovation challenge for Indian students, with ₹1,80,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Singapore.
A global online hackathon by Prompt Opinion (Darena Health) challenging innovators to develop AI solutions for healthcare, featuring a $25,000 prize pool.
A national-level, no-coding AI hackathon for undergraduate students to solve business problems, offering a ₹1,000 prize.
A one-day startup pitch-off for undergraduate students at MVSR Engineering College, Hyderabad, with a ₹20,000 prize pool.
A national-level 8-hour offline hackathon in Gurugram for Indian students — ₹30,000 cash prize pool.
National-level drone and aerial innovation championship hosted by JIIT Noida with a ₹8L prize pool.
A national-level 24-hour innovation challenge by CMRIT Bangalore, focusing on societal problems with a ₹50,000 prize pool and internship opportunities.
An open challenge by STPI CoE-EA and Schneider Electric offering equity funding up to ₹25 lakh for Industry 4.0 and enterprise tech startups.
ROBOVANTA '26 Hackathon is a 24-hour inter-college competition with a ₹80,000 prize pool, open to all college students across India.
Online hackathon by Youth Code Foundation with $2,700 prize pool for AI, mobile, and web solutions. Beginner-friendly and globally open.
An online beginner-friendly hackathon by The TechShare Project with a $2,310 prize pool, focused on social good and low/no-code projects.
A global online hackathon by Hack United, offering a ₹24.5 lakh prize pool for participants of all skill levels to innovate across various themes.
A 24-hour national-level hackathon at Kongu Engineering College for Indian UG/PG students — ₹50,000 prize pool plus internship opportunity.
A global online hackathon by Amazon to build with Vercel v0 and AWS Databases — $80,000 prize pool.
Build AI agents with UiPath for a chance to win from $50,000 prize pool in this global online hackathon.
iDEX DISC 12 offers grants up to ₹1.5 Crore to MSMEs, startups, and innovators for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, addressing a critical combat requirement by AFMS.
Build AI agents on Slack's platform for a chance to win ₹39.06 lakh in prizes — open to global participants including Indian teams.
Global online hackathon by Reddit to build games with a hook — ₹37.2 lakh prize pool.
Win a ₹9.3 lakh cash grant, mentorship, and network access for startups in cross-border labor mobility.
A global online innovation challenge by XPRIZE, inviting participants to leverage Google Gemini for groundbreaking solutions, with a ₹18.6 crore prize pool.
A data challenge for Indian high school students to analyze exoplanet data — ₹9.58 lakh prize pool.
Global online hackathon by RevenueCat with ₹3.95 crore prize pool for mobile apps and games.
Global online hackathon for water health with ₹2.79L prize pool. Open worldwide to developers, data scientists, and innovators. Themes: Health, ML/AI, Social Good.
A global AI hackathon for social good with a ₹9.3L prize pool, open to Indian participants.
A monthly online pitch competition for kids to showcase business ideas — ₹55,800 prize pool.
A virtual hackathon with ₹93,000 prize pool exploring quantum computing and its applications across databases, fintech, and more.
A global online hackathon challenging creators to produce AI-generated films, with a ₹1.25 lakh prize pool.
Revenue-stage Indian startups pitch to a panel of investor Tycoons live on Amazon MX Player for a share of ₹100 Cr+ in equity, debt, and revenue-based financing. Hosted by Suniel Shetty.
A ₹53,475 prize pool startup competition for student founders, hosted online by Creator Colosseum. Beginner-friendly and open globally.
A global online hackathon by Aethra with a ₹31.18 lakh prize pool — open to all, beginner-friendly, and focused on AI/ML and open-ended innovation.
An annual global skill-based competition offering two US$75,000 prizes for innovative projects in sustainable access to safe water/sanitation or ocean-related innovation.
An international competition by The Gap in Between (Social Nest Foundation) offering a cash prize, mentorship, and investor connections for impact-driven startups.
An open hackathon by Masters' Union where students and young founders pitch their business ideas for cash prizes and mentorship.
A national analytics case competition for Indian students, organised by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata, with Sun Pharma as title sponsor — prizes worth ₹2.5 L.
Global award recognizing traditional knowledge, offering US$1M prize pool.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 offers grant funding from ₹2.49L to ₹12.45L for youth-led social ventures with impact evidence. No equity taken.
A national challenge supporting climate-smart agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers in India, offering prizes, mentoring, market access, and opportunities for acceleration and significant follow-on funding.
Equity-free grants up to ₹49.8L and two-year mentorship for young innovators aged 15-30 tackling UN SDGs.
Global pitch competition for women founders with $100k+ equity-free prizes & mentorship.
18-month equity-based incubation for AI/DeepTech startups with up to ₹50L seed funding, GPU infrastructure, and GTM support at NERVE CoE, Nagpur.
An open challenge by STPI's SmartAgri CoE in Bhilai, offering incubation, lab access, mentorship, and up to ₹35 lakh seed funding to AgriTech startups.
Up to ₹1.5 crore equity-free defence grant for Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs.
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