Mini Smart India Hackathon 2026
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Monday, March 2, 2026
to Saturday, March 14, 2026
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2 weeks long
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
₹15,000
Prize Pool
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