Kalyani · Education · intermediate · hackathon, prototyping, teamwork
A 24-hour national hackathon at JIS College of Engineering where students build working prototypes across 8 tracks with industry mentorship. Free to join for interdisciplinary teams looking to innovate and collaborate.
Registration openNew Delhi · Business · intermediate · policy, strategy, economics
A free policy and strategy competition in New Delhi where student teams tackle real-world governance and economic challenges using AI and case studies. The event tests analytical skills across four rounds involving strategic resource allocation and solution design.
Registration openNew Delhi · Business · intermediate · strategy, ai, economics
A strategy competition for undergraduate teams to develop economically viable solutions for harnessing AI in India's workforce. Participants analyze economic challenges, manage disruptions, and defend their strategic decisions under pressure.
Registration openOnline · Tech · advanced · uav, robotics, aerodynamics
A technical competition where teams design high-performance cycloidal rotors for drones using CAD and aerodynamic analysis. Open to students, faculty, and startups, the event focuses on engineering concepts rather than immediate fabrication, culminating in a final presentation at
Registration openPimpri-Chinchwad · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, students, offline-event
An offline hackathon for Indian students to build AI/ML solutions for real-world problems. Teams collaborate on GitHub to create prototypes from given problem statements for a chance at prizes and internships.
Registration openDhanbad · Business · intermediate · product-management, consulting, case-study
A national product and consulting case competition for Indian students featuring a 24-hour offline build sprint. Teams diagnose real-world problems, develop strategies, and build prototypes before a jury panel.
Registration openKolkata · Education · academic, economics, india
A free academic conference in Kolkata inviting papers on the economy of West Bengal, covering topics like labor markets, digital transformation, and public policy. Open to student teams for presenting research on economic development and future trajectories.
Registration openSouth Delhi · Business · intermediate · case-study, marketing, ai
A business and marketing case competition for undergraduate students exploring AI's role in shaping future workspaces. Teams compete through online rounds on Unstop followed by an on-campus final in South Delhi.
Registration openOnline · Arts · film-making, short-film, crime
An online competition for short crime films from India with a maximum runtime of 12 minutes. Winners are selected by a jury and screened at Criminologia E Cinema 2026 in Gandhinagar, with cash prizes awarded on stage.
Registration openOnline · Tech · intermediate · ai, generative-ai, innovation
An online competition for Indian residents to propose AI solutions optimized for Snapdragon-powered HP PCs. Participants submit proposals for evaluation on innovation and technical implementation, with prizes including laptops, internships, and mentorship.
Registration openManali · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, offline-event, web3
A 24-hour offline hackathon in Manali for developers and designers to build Web3 and gaming prototypes. Participants submit ideas online, develop MVPs, and compete in the final round for a 50,000 INR prize pool.
TBA · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, ai, google-cloud
A free Google Cloud hackathon where Indian developers build AI solutions for local challenges like healthcare, climate, and agriculture. Teams of up to four compete for a cash prize and mentorship by creating scalable platforms for social impact.