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Citadel Hackathon - Season 1

Saturday, 11 July 2026 — 12 July 2026

Competitions/Citadel Hackathon - Season 1
by University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata
aimachine-learningcloud-computinghackathonkolkatastudentsdevelopers
hackathon
11 Jul — 12 Jul
Kolkata, West Bengal

Prize Pool

Prizes to be announced, plus exclusive Citadel Hackathon goodies (swag kits) for all participants.

About

Citadel 1.0 is a premier 30-hour software and hardware hackathon hosted at the University of Engineering and Management (UEM) Kolkata. Inspired by the legendary epic, the Mahabharata, this event

serves as an ultimate battleground for innovation, bringing together top talent to solve real-world problems using modern technology. Who Should Apply This hackathon is designed for developers, designers, and engineers – including students and aspiring innovators – who are passionate about technology and problem-solving. Participants are encouraged to form their 'Akshauhini' (teams) to collaborate on groundbreaking ideas. Tracks / Themes Participants can dive into a range of exciting and future-focused domains. These include AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Web3 & Blockchain, DevOps, SaaS Platforms, and Product Innovation. Teams are encouraged to explore these areas to develop impactful solutions. Format & Timeline The Citadel Hackathon is an intense 30-hour sprint scheduled for July 11-12, 2026, at the University of Engineering and Management in Kolkata. Over this period, teams will harness cutting-edge tools, scalable architectures, and emerging technologies to create functional prototypes. The journey begins with an online preliminary round, where participants showcase their skills to secure a spot in the main event. Prizes Participants will compete for exciting rewards, recognition, and opportunities that can significantly accelerate their careers and ideas. All participants will receive exclusive Citadel Hackathon swag kits. The event also offers invaluable networking opportunities with like-minded innovators, industry experts, and potential collaborators, alongside mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. Eligibility Open to developers, designers, and engineers. Teams are encouraged to participate. How to Apply Your journey to build the Citadel begins with an online preliminary round. Showcase your skills and creativity to secure your place in the final hackathon. Only the most promising teams will advance to build their ideas at the main event. Apply via the official Devfolio page.

Eligibility

Open to students, developers, designers, and engineers. Teams are encouraged.

hackathon
11 Jul — 12 Jul
Kolkata, West Bengal

Prize Pool

Prizes to be announced, plus exclusive Citadel Hackathon goodies (swag kits) for all participants.

Notion — workspace, docs and AI for startups
AI chatbot — automated customer support for startups
Semrush — SEO and online marketing toolkit
Notion — workspace, docs and AI for startups
Emergent — build full-stack apps with AI
Razorpay — payments and banking for Indian startups
Cashfree — payments and payouts for Indian businesses
Unbounce — landing page builder and conversion optimization
Make — visual automation and workflow builder
Apollo — B2B sales intelligence and lead database
Notion — workspace, docs and AI for startups
n8n — workflow automation for technical teams
Cashfree — payments and payouts for Indian businesses
Semrush — SEO and online marketing toolkit

Grants Closing Soon

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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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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

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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
TiE Pune
Up to ₹45L

TiE Women – Pune Chapter

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

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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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.

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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12
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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Eligibility
Eligible
Competition
Mid
Closes
Jan 12

Startup Software Credits

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Notion

Notion

Notion for Startups

Rs. 5 Lakhs+ in Notion credits
Zoho Corporation

Zoho Corporation

Zoho for Startups

Up to ₹1.86 lakhs in Zoho Wallet credits (Stage 1 + Stage 2)
Google

Google

Google for Startups Cloud Program

Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years
Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Up to $150,000 in Azure credits
Huawei

Huawei

Huawei Cloud Startup Program

Up to $150,000 in Huawei Cloud cash credit vouchers
Mixpanel

Mixpanel

Mixpanel for Startups

Up to $145,000 (first year free on the Startup Plan)
Razorpay

Razorpay

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 Technologies

Akamai Technologies

Akamai Cloud Rise Start-Up Program

Up to $120,000 in cloud credits in year one
DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean Hatch

Up to $10,000/month in DigitalOcean credits for 12 months (AI-native startups)
IBM

IBM

IBM for Startups

Up to $120,000 in IBM Cloud credits
Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services

AWS Activate

Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits (Portfolio); $1,000 (Founders)
Datadog

Datadog

Datadog for Startups

Up to $100,000 in credits over one year

Competitions Closing Soon

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Unbound 26 Hackathon

FOSS CLUB PU, Pondicherry University

Apply by Jun 12, 2026
Online
Hackathon

Nexora'26

Manipal University (MU), Jaipur

Apply by Jun 12, 2026
Online
₹10,000 prize pool
Hackathon

E-Rakshak

Surat City Police, NEXUS, and NIT Surat

Apply by Jun 12, 2026
Surat, Gujarat
₹2.25 Lakhs prize pool
Hackathon

Sourcify x BuildX'26

Sourcify community

Apply by Jun 12, 2026
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Innovation challenge

Lead the justice: Turning Conviction into Action

InteractUp

Apply by Jun 12, 2026
Online
Case competition

The Arch : RAG and Agentic AI Hackathon

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Apply by Jun 13, 2026
Online
₹45,000 prize pool
Hackathon

AI Startup Buildathon 2026 – Beauty Salon Marketplace Challenge

Superxgen

Apply by Jun 13, 2026
Online
₹5,000 prize pool
Hackathon

OpenAI Developer Hackathon — Pune

OpenAI Developer Community — Aman Mogal

Apply by Jun 14, 2026
Pune, Maharashtra
Hackathon

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Platform Engineering Rewritten: From Pipelines to Prompts

Jun 11, 2026
Bengaluru, Karnataka
meetup

Manufacturing IT Summit India 2026

Jun 11, 2026
Mumbai, Maharashtra
conference

Coffee, Startups & Standups

Jun 11, 2026
Gurugram, Haryana
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Jun 12, 2026
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EV Future Summit India 2026

Jun 12, 2026
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
conference

Vulncon 2026

Jun 12, 2026
Bengaluru, Karnataka
conference

Financial Discipline & Capital Strategy for Growth

Jun 12, 2026
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webinar

Namma Bengaluru Startups Meetup by CEDAT

Jun 12, 2026
Bengaluru, Karnataka
meetup