Everything you need to know about Innerve X: India’s Largest Student Driven Hackathon Key Highlights:
Event Stages:
- Online Idea Presentation Round: December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026
- 24-Hour Grand Finale: January 30 - 31st, 2026
Prize Pool:
- ₹12 Lacs+ in cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, goodies, and premium services from sponsors.
- Additional rewards for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements.
Themes and Challenges:
This year features nine themes including two newly added areas:
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Defence Systems
- Healthcare
- FinTech
- Cybersecurity
- EduTech
- Game Development
- AR/VR
- Logistics
Open innovation is also encouraged; participants can submit any hardware/software projects.
Participants information:
- Zero Registration Fee: Accessible to all, reinforcing inclusivity.
- Free Food : Complimentary meals for all participants.
- Free Stay: Complimentary accommodation from the night before the hackathon until the event concludes.
- No Travel Reimbursement: Participants must manage their own travel expenses.
Core Values: Ethics and Excellence:
- Inspired by the core values of the Indian Army: innovation grounded in responsibility and integrity.
- Innerve X is proudly hosted at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology, an institution renowned for its discipline and values-focused education.
Networking and Career Opportunities:
- Showcase your abilities to industry leaders.
- Interact with expert speakers and mentors.
- Work on real-world sponsor-based challenges for practical experience.
- Access of exclusive internship and job opportunities.
A Growing Legacy:
- Innerve 8: 8,000+ students from IITs, NITs, and BITS participated.
- Innerve 9: Participation of 10,000+ students and teams, setting new benchmarks in student-driven innovation.
- Innerve 10: Expected participation of 12,000+ participants across the country.