DeepTech Bharat Hackathon 2026
By DPIIT
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Quick Answer
A free-entry hackathon by DPIIT for AI, Robotics, AgriTech, and CleanTech innovations — prize pool of ₹1,25,000.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.25L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- DPIIT
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by DPIIT. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
DeepTech Bharat Hackathon 2026 is a national-level hackathon organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The competition invites innovators, students, and early-stage startups to build solutions in deep-tech domains including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, AgriTech, and CleanTech.
Who Should Apply Open to Indian students, researchers, and early-stage startups working on deep-tech innovations. Individual participants and teams are welcome. The hackathon is free to enter.
Tracks / Themes Participants can submit projects in four broad tracks:
- AI – machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI
- Robotics – autonomous systems, drones, industrial robotics
- AgriTech – precision farming, supply chain, crop monitoring
- CleanTech – renewable energy, waste management, water conservation
Format & Timeline The hackathon is a single-day event held on July 31, 2026. Submissions are due by the same date. Judging criteria include innovation, technical complexity, feasibility, and potential for societal impact.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹1,25,000, distributed among winning teams. Additional non-cash benefits may include mentorship and incubation support from DPIIT.
Eligibility Open to Indian nationals. No team size restrictions specified. Participants can apply as individuals or in teams.
About the Organiser DPIIT is a department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for promoting industrial growth, startups, and innovation. It runs flagship programs like Startup India and regularly organises hackathons and challenges to foster deep-tech entrepreneurship.
How to Apply Registration is free and open until July 31, 2026. Apply via the official Internshala competition page linked above.
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Organizers
Organizer
DPIIT
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.25L
What You Get
Selected winners share a total cash prize pool of ₹1.25 lakh, distributed across 5 winning ideas/startups. The hackathon also bundles non-cash startup support: direct mentoring, technical guidance, and prototype development support; assistance with IP filing, startup registration, go-to-market strategy, investor readiness, and industry networking. The top 25 ideas are shortlisted for a jury presentation. The competition is run online, is free to enter, and is organised under the Manthan framework with support from partners including MeitY Startup Hub, SIDBI, and Rishabh Instruments.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
