Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningBlockchainIoT (Internet of Things)Sustainability
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
3,082
Participants
₹175,000
Prize Pool
277
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
HackSamarth 2026 is a 24-hour national-level open innovation hackathon hosted at IIT Kanpur, bringing together innovators, developers, designers, and creators from across India to build futuristic, scalable, and impactful solutions.With multiple innovation tracks and complete freedom to build, HackSamarth 2026 is designed to push boundaries, encourage creativity, and showcase India’s next generation of problem-solvers.
Innovation Tracks:
Open Innovation – Build anything innovative with no restrictions
AI/ML & Data Intelligence – AI, ML, Data, Automation, GenAI
Web3 & Decentralized Systems – Blockchain, DApps, Smart Contracts
Hardware, IoT & Embedded Systems – Robotics, IoT, Wearables
Sustainability & Green Innovation – Clean Energy, Climate Tech, Eco-solutions
Event Details:
Mode: Offline (IIT Kanpur)
Duration: 24 Hours
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Eligibility: Open to students across India
Prize Pool
₹3,00,000+ in cash prizes, goodies, tech tools, cloud credits, and certificates.
Why Participate?
Build real-world solutions
Learn from industry mentors
Network with founders & recruiters
Gain national-level exposure
Win exciting prizes & opportunities
Who Can Apply?
UG / PG / Diploma students
Inter-college teams allowed
All tech and non-tech backgrounds welcome
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