ROBOVANTA '26 Hackathon – Code & Build for ₹80,000 Prize Pool

compete under one roof with two parallel tracks and a combined prize pool of ₹80,000. Who Should Apply Open to all college students across India. Teams of 1–5 members. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Individual participants can join as a team of one. Tracks / Themes Software Track — Build a working prototype in AI/ML, Web Dev, Mobile Apps, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IoT (software), HealthTech, AgriTech, Smart Cities, EdTech, FinTech, or Social Impact. Use Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Flutter, React, Node.js, PHP, .NET, SQL/NoSQL, and open-source frameworks. Hardware Track — Design and demo a working hardware prototype in Robotics, Automation, IoT, Embedded Systems, AI Hardware, Smart Agriculture, HealthTech, Renewable Energy, Smart Cities, Industrial Automation, or Assistive Tech. Bring your own Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi, sensors, motors, batteries, and tools. Format & Timeline Problem statements are released at the start of the event. Teams have 24 continuous hours to design, develop, and test their solution. Final demo: 5-minute presentation + 3-minute Q&A before judges. Judging criteria: Innovation & Creativity, Technical Implementation, Working Prototype/Functionality, Problem-Solving Impact, Presentation & Demo, and Future Scalability (out of 100 marks). Prizes Total prize pool of ₹80,000 distributed across 7+ award categories: Winner, Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Best Innovation, Best UI/UX, Best Hardware Design, and Best Social Impact Solution. All participants receive certificates. Eligibility Teams of 1–5 members. Open to all college students. No pre-built or previously completed projects — originality is strictly judged. Participants must bring their own laptops, development boards, and components. How to Apply Registration deadline is June 25, 2026. Register exclusively via the official event website (robovanta.vercel.app) — not through Unstop. On-spot registration is not available.