ORION 1.0 Nationwide Hackathon 2026 by Microsoft Club SIST
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 — 19 September 2026
by Microsoft Club SIST
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hackathon
2 Sept — 19 Sept
Online
Prize Pool
₹1 Lakhs
Registration Deadline
19 Sept 2026
About
ORION 1.0 is a nationwide hackathon organised by the Microsoft Club of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), Chennai. This competition invites student teams from across India to
compete in a multi-day virtual event, building innovative solutions to real-world problems. With a prize pool of ₹1,00,000, ORION 1.0 aims to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence among the next generation of Indian developers and entrepreneurs. Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to students from any Indian college or university. Whether you are a coder, designer, or product thinker, ORION 1.0 provides a platform to showcase your skills and turn your ideas into working prototypes. Teams can be formed across institutions, and individual participants may be paired with other builders. Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from September 2 to September 19, 2026. The extended duration suggests a multi-phase format, likely including ideation, development, and final judging rounds. The event is conducted online, allowing participation from anywhere in India. Specific judging criteria and round details will be communicated to registered participants closer to the event date. Prizes The total prize pool is ₹1,00,000, distributed among the top-performing teams. Additional non-cash prizes such as certificates, mentorship opportunities, or goodies may be announced by the organisers. Eligibility Open to all students currently enrolled in an Indian educational institution. There is no registration fee. Team size constraints are not specified, but typical hackathon teams range from 2 to 5 members. About the Organiser Microsoft Club SIST is a student-run technical club at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. The club is dedicated to promoting Microsoft technologies and fostering a community of learners and innovators through workshops, hackathons, and other technical events. ORION 1.0 is one of their flagship initiatives to engage students nationwide. How to Apply Registration is open until September 19, 2026. Interested participants can apply through the official competition page on Internshala. No registration fee is required.
Eligibility
Open to all students enrolled in Indian educational institutions. No registration fee.
