Job Description
This hackathon is an “execution-first” challenge where the goal is to build AI tools that are practical, deployable, and impactful. Top teams will have the opportunity to present their work at the PAN IIT Summit in May.

Event Details
- Dates: April 10, 2026 – May 4, 2026
- Format: Online Phase leading to a Physical Grand Finale
- Venue: Taj Yeshwantpur, Bangalore
- Team Size: 2 – 5 members (Cross-disciplinary teams encouraged)
- Target Audience: Students and Working Professionals across India
Themes & Problem Statements
The hackathon features 12 distinct themes, including:
- Government Efficiency: Unified Business Identifier (UBID), Tender Evaluation (CRPF), and Interoperability systems.
- Energy & Sustainability: Smart Meter intelligence (BESCOM), EV Charging optimization, and Renewable generation forecasting.
- Healthcare & Social: Social listening for patient safety and AI for the 1092 Helpline.
- Specialized Tech: Molecular discovery for biology/chemistry and AI Video Assessment for hiring.
Prizes & Incentives
Total Prize Pool: ₹1,500,000
- Grand Winners: ₹300,000 (Distributed to Top 2 teams).
- Theme Winners: ₹100,000 for the top team in each of the 12 themes.
- Special Opportunity: Government-selected solutions will receive Pilot opportunities and a 3-month sandbox access.
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions are judged by a jury of domain experts, AI specialists, IAS officers, and investors based on:
- Technical Implementation & Innovation: 25%
- Real-World Deployability: 25%
- Problem Understanding: 20%
- Scalability & Impact: 15%
- Demo Quality: 15%
Submission Guidelines
To qualify, your team must provide:
- Idea Submission: A conceptual overview of the solution.
- Working Prototype: A functional demo of the tool.
- Video Walkthrough: A 5-minute video explaining the hack.
- Code Repository: Link to your GitHub or GitLab repository.
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