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Smart India Hackathon

Offered by MoE's Innovation Cell / AICTE

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Overview

A nationwide hackathon where student teams solve government and industry-posed problem statements, spanning software and hardware tracks. Institutes run internal hackathons first to shortlist their best teams, which then compete in a 36-hour grand finale. The 2026 cycle's team nomination and idea submission deadline has passed; the grand finale is scheduled for December 2026.

Eligibility

  • Any undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled in an AICTE or UGC-approved institute, any branch or domain
  • Teams of exactly 6, with at least 1 female member mandatory
  • Institutes participate via a registered single point of contact (SPOC)

Funding Purpose

Cash prizes awarded per winning problem statement at the grand finale; exact current figures vary by source and should be confirmed on the official site before relying on a specific amount.

Application Process

Institute SPOC registers on the official portal, runs an internal institutional hackathon, then shortlisted team leaders register centrally and submit against chosen problem statements ahead of the grand finale.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

Before You Apply

  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.