India Runs Hackathon 2026

India Runs Hackathon 2026 is a nationwide innovation challenge by Redrob AI, open to students, professionals, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, creators, and first-time participants from any background. The hackathon aims to build AI-powered solutions that address real-world challenges in India.

Participants can choose one or more of the following tracks:

• Data & AI Challenge – Build intelligent AI, ML, and data-driven solutions.
• Ideathon – Present innovative AI product ideas, business strategies, and problem-solving concepts.
• Social Media Challenge – Create engaging content around AI, innovation, and the future of technology.

Who Can Participate

• Students (Any Stream)
• Software Developers & Engineers
• AI/ML Engineers
• Data Scientists
• Designers & Creators
• MBA Students & Product Managers
• Entrepreneurs & Innovators
• First-time Hackathon Participants

Timeline

• Registrations Open: 19-05-2026
• Social Media Challenge Submission Ends: 28-06-2026
• Registration Closes: 28-06-2026
• Data & Ideathon Submission Ends: 02-07-2026
• Evaluation: 03-07-2026 to 16-07-2026
• Social Media Shortlist: 08-07-2026
• Virtual Grand Finale: 22-07-2026

Rewards

The hackathon offers a ₹50 Lakh+ prize pool distributed across all three tracks, along with recognition awards, hiring opportunities, collaboration prospects, and feature opportunities on the Redrob platform for top-performing participants.

Additional Benefits

• Free registration
• Open to participants from all backgrounds
• Multiple participation tracks
• Mentorship and learning resources
• Networking with industry experts
• Potential hiring and collaboration opportunities with Redrob AI