Mini Smart India Hackathon 2026
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Monday, March 9, 2026
to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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1 week long
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Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
28
Participants
₹15,000
Prize Pool
2
Est. Projects
Organizers
Event Overview:
Mini Smart India Hackathon 2026 (Mini-SIH) is a 24-hour innovation hackathon organized by InnovateX at Presidency University, Bengaluru.
Inspired by the national-level Smart India Hackathon, this event brings the same spirit of innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving to the university level.
Teams will compete to build impactful solutions across multiple tracks by solving real-world challenges within 24 hours.
Event Details:
Grand Finale Date: 6 April 2026 (11:00 AM) – 7 April 2026 (11:00 AM)
Venue: Presidency University, Bengaluru (Offline)
Duration: 24-Hour Non-Stop Hackathon
Team Size: Exactly 4 Members
Theme: Open Innovation – Any Domain
Registration Information:
Registration Period: 3 March 2026 – 27 March 2026
Registration Process:
Step 1: Register and Pay on Unstop
External participants must complete the ₹1,200 registration payment through the Unstop payment gateway.
Payment on Unstop alone does not complete team registration.
Step 2: Complete Registration on the Official Portal
After payment, teams must register on the official Mini-SIH portal.
Required details during portal registration:
Payment transaction ID
Payment screenshot proof
Complete details of all team members
Failure to complete portal registration may lead to disqualification even if payment is made.
Tracks:
Software Edition
Develop apps, websites, AI/ML models, platforms, or any software-based solution addressing real-world problems.
Hardware Edition
Build hardware prototypes such as IoT devices, robotics systems, embedded solutions, circuits, and more.
Student Innovation
An open category encouraging creative ideas, including social innovation, business models, design solutions, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Awards And Prizes:
Total Prize Pool: ₹45,000
Software Edition:
Winner – ₹10,000+
1st Runner-Up – ₹5,000+
2nd Runner-Up – Certificate of Merit
Hardware Edition
Winner – ₹10,000+
1st Runner-Up – ₹5,000+
2nd Runner-Up – Certificate of Merit
Student Innovation
Winner – ₹10,000+
1st Runner-Up – ₹5,000+
2nd Runner-Up – Certificate of Merit
All Grand Finalists receive a Grand Finale Certificate and Recognition.
All participants receive an Official Participation Certificate.
Why Participate In Mini-SIH:
Opportunity to win cash prizes and recognized certificates.
Gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges within 24 hours.
Network with students, mentors, and innovators.
Experience the Smart India Hackathon-style competition environment.
Build a strong project for your portfolio or resume.
Receive mentorship from industry experts during the hackathon.
Key Highlights:
24-hour non-stop offline hackathon.
Total prize pool of ₹45,000.
Three competition tracks: Software, Hardware, and Student Innovation.
Certificates were provided to all participants.
The open innovation theme allows ideas from any domain.
Mentorship support throughout the hackathon.