AI Autonomous Smart City Hackathon 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 — 23 April 2026

by Innovation Hacks

aiiotmachine-learninghackathonaismart-cityiot

hackathon

15 Apr — 23 Apr

Online

Prize Pool

No cash prize specified. Opportunity for recognition and portfolio building.

Registration Deadline

About

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.

Eligibility

Open to innovators, developers, designers, and data scientists globally. No specific team size mentioned.

hackathon

AI Autonomous Smart City Hackathon 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 — 23 April 2026

by Innovation Hacks

aiiotmachine-learninghackathonaismart-cityiot

hackathon

15 Apr — 23 Apr

Online

Prize Pool

No cash prize specified. Opportunity for recognition and portfolio building.

Registration Deadline

About

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

Eligibility

Open to innovators, developers, designers, and data scientists globally. No specific team size mentioned.

hackathon

15 Apr — 23 Apr

Online

Prize Pool

No cash prize specified. Opportunity for recognition and portfolio building.

Registration Deadline

Unbounce — landing page builder and conversion optimization

n8n — workflow automation for technical teams

Cashfree — payments and payouts for Indian businesses

Apollo — B2B sales intelligence and lead database

Emergent — build full-stack apps with AI

Razorpay — payments and banking for Indian startups

Notion — workspace, docs and AI for startups

AI chatbot — automated customer support for startups

Make — visual automation and workflow builder

Semrush — SEO and online marketing toolkit

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Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech

₹10L

CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka

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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Competition

Closes

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

₹3L – ₹5L

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

₹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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Competition

Closes

IIMK LIVE

₹10L – ₹30L

USHUS Seed Grant Program at IIMK LIVE

Up to ₹30 lakh seed grant · Equity-free / non-dilutive · For early-stage maritime startups across India · Virtual incubation + mentorship from IIMK LIVE

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

TiE Pune

Up to ₹45L

TiE Women – Pune Chapter

Women founders in Maharashtra at any stage seeking mentorship and acceleration.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

SAMRIDH Impact Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Up to ₹1Cr

SAMRIDH Impact Accelerator Program 2026

Social impact startups in health, climate or education with TRL 4+ technology at product or revenue stage.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

ISB I-Venture

Varies

ISB I-WIN Accelerator for Women-Led Startups (Cohort 5)

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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Competition

Closes

R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Up to ₹5L

ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program

Agri entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh at the idea stage with TRL 2+ technology.

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Closes

R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Up to ₹25L

PRASFUTAN - R-ABI Seed Stage Funding for Agriculture Startups

DPIIT-recognised agritech startups in Uttar Pradesh under 5 years old with TRL 5+ technology.

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Competition

Closes

R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Up to ₹4L

SRIJAN - R-ABI Student Entrepreneurship Programme

Students and individuals at the idea stage building agri innovations in Uttar Pradesh.

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Competition

Closes

Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar

Up to ₹10L

Greenovator i-TBI Ignition Grant Cohort 3.0 — NIT Srinagar

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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Competition

Closes