Wednesday, 15 April 2026 — 23 April 2026
Prize Pool
No cash prize specified. Opportunity for recognition and portfolio building.
Registration Deadline
23 Apr 2026
The AI Autonomous Smart City Hackathon 2026, organized by Innovation Hacks, invites developers, designers, and innovators worldwide to collaborate on solutions for the cities of tomorrow. This online
competition focuses on harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things to create impactful projects that address urban challenges and contribute to social good. Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to individuals and teams passionate about technology and urban innovation. Whether you are a student, a seasoned developer, a designer, or a data scientist, if you have an idea to make cities smarter and more sustainable, this is an opportunity to bring it to life. No specific team size is mentioned, allowing for flexible participation. Tracks & Themes Participants are encouraged to explore themes including, but not limited to, IoT applications for urban infrastructure, Machine Learning and AI for predictive analytics in city management, and solutions focused on broader Social Good initiatives within smart cities. The goal is to develop autonomous systems that enhance urban living. Format & Timeline This is an entirely online hackathon running from April 15 to April 23, 2026. Participants will have approximately eight days to develop and submit their projects virtually. The competition provides a platform for remote collaboration and innovation. Prizes While this hackathon does not feature a cash prize pool, it offers a valuable opportunity for participants to gain recognition, build their portfolios, and connect with a global community of innovators. The focus is on the learning experience, skill development, and the impact of the solutions created. Eligibility Open to a global audience of innovators. There are no explicit geographic restrictions, making it accessible to participants from India and around the world. No specific age or professional status requirements are mentioned. How to Apply Interested participants can register and submit their projects through the official Devpost platform. The registration and submission deadline is April 23, 2026.
Open to innovators, developers, designers, and data scientists globally. No specific team size mentioned.
Prize Pool
No cash prize specified. Opportunity for recognition and portfolio building.
Registration Deadline
23 Apr 2026
Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra
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₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)
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Up to ₹30 lakh seed grant · Equity-free / non-dilutive · For early-stage maritime startups across India · Virtual incubation + mentorship from IIMK LIVE
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Women founders in Maharashtra at any stage seeking mentorship and acceleration.
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Social impact startups in health, climate or education with TRL 4+ technology at product or revenue stage.
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Fully virtual, 4-month accelerator for women-led startups · 1:1 mentorship + expert-led sessions + closed peer cohort + Demo Day · Sector-agnostic — SaaS, HealthTech, AgriTech, consumer, enterprise and more · Investor connect at Demo Day; structured gap analysis at intake
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Agri entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh at the idea stage with TRL 2+ technology.
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DPIIT-recognised agritech startups in Uttar Pradesh under 5 years old with TRL 5+ technology.
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Students and individuals at the idea stage building agri innovations in Uttar Pradesh.
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Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh · Equity-free / non-dilutive (DST NIDHI iTBI Scheme) · Idea-to-prototype stage support · Co-working space + lab facilities at NIT Srinagar
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Notion for Startups
Rs. 5 Lakhs+ in Notion creditsZoho for Startups
Up to ₹1.86 lakhs in Zoho Wallet credits (Stage 1 + Stage 2)Google for Startups Cloud Program
Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 yearsMicrosoft for Startups Founders Hub
Up to $150,000 in Azure creditsHuawei Cloud Startup Program
Up to $150,000 in Huawei Cloud cash credit vouchersMixpanel for Startups
Up to $145,000 (first year free on the Startup Plan)Razorpay Startup Perks
Up to ₹1 Cr in benefits (VC-funded: ₹30L domestic + ₹20L intl payment credits + ₹50L SaaS benefits; Angel-funded: ₹3L + ₹3L payments + ₹20L SaaS)Akamai Cloud Rise Start-Up Program
Up to $120,000 in cloud credits in year oneDigitalOcean Hatch
Up to $10,000/month in DigitalOcean credits for 12 months (AI-native startups)IBM for Startups
Up to $120,000 in IBM Cloud creditsAWS Activate
Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits (Portfolio); $1,000 (Founders)Datadog for Startups
Up to $100,000 in credits over one yearIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Superxgen
OpenAI Developer Community — Aman Mogal
Marwadi University (MU), Gujarat
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Government of India) via Startup India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

