Mini Smart India Hackathon 2026
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
to Saturday, March 14, 2026
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1 week long
Web DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceBlockchainIoT (Internet of Things)
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
14
Participants
₹32,000
Prize Pool
1
Est. Projects
Organizers
About the Event
Mini Smart India Hackathon 2026 (Mini-SIH) is a flagship innovation hackathon organized by InnovateX at Presidency University, Bengaluru. Inspired by the national-level Smart India Hackathon, Mini-SIH brings the same spirit of problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork to our campus — giving college and university students a platform to ideate, build, and present real-world solutions under one roof.
This is a 24-hour intensive offline hackathon where teams compete across three categories: Software, Hardware, and Student Innovation. Whether you are a coder, designer, engineer, or a creative thinker from any stream — Mini-SIH has a place for you.
Key Highlights
24-hour non-stop offline hackathon
3 tracks: Software Edition, Hardware Edition & Student Innovation
Open innovation theme — build a solution to any real-world problem
Total prize pool of ₹45,000 in cash prizes
Certificates for all participants, finalists, and winners
Mentorship and guidance during the hackathon
Open to all college and university students
Event Details
Date: 6th April 2026 (11:00 AM) — 7th April 2026 (11:00 AM)
Venue: Presidency University, Bengaluru (Offline)
Team Size: 4 members per team
Theme: Open Innovation — Any Domain
Registration: 3rd March 2026 — 15th March 2026
Who Can Participate?
Any college or university student (UG / PG / Diploma)
Students from any stream — Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce, Design, and more
Teams of exactly 4 members (cross-college teams are not allowed)
No prior hackathon experience required — all skill levels welcome
Tracks / Categories
Software Edition
Build apps, websites, AI/ML models, platforms, or any software-based solution to a real-world problem.
Hardware Edition
Design and prototype hardware-based solutions — IoT, robotics, embedded systems, circuits, and more.
Student Innovation
An open category for creative, out-of-the-box ideas. Think beyond tech — social innovation, business models, design solutions, or anything that solves a real problem. Open to all streams.
Awards & Prizes — Total Pool: ₹45,000
Each category has its own winner, runner-up, and recognition track:
Software Edition
Hardware Edition
Student Innovation
Winner — ₹10,000+ Winner Certificate
Winner — ₹10,000+ Winner Certificate
Winner — ₹10,000+ Winner Certificate
1st Runner-Up — ₹5,000+ Runner-Up Certificate
1st Runner-Up — ₹5,000+ Runner-Up Certificate
1st Runner-Up — ₹5,000+ Runner-Up Certificate
2nd Runner-UpCertificate of Merit
2nd Runner-UpCertificate of Merit
2nd Runner-UpCertificate of Merit
Additionally, All Grand Finalist Teams receive a Grand Finale Certificate + Recognition, and ALL participants receive an Official Participation Certificate.
Why Participate in Mini-SIH?
Win cash prizes and earn certificates recognised on your academic profile
Gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges in 24 hours
Network with students, faculty mentors, and innovators
Get a taste of the actual SIH experience before the national stage
Build your portfolio with a live project under competitive conditions