DropHack
By SIEC Community
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Quick Answer
A 10-hour offline hackathon in Gurgaon for elite student developers — ₹50,000 prize pool across 5 tech themes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- SIEC Community
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SIEC Community. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
DropHack is a high-stakes, high-velocity coding sprint organised by SIEC Community, designed strictly for elite student developers. Unlike typical hackathons, there are no pre-built templates or rehearsed pitches. Participants are tested on raw adaptability, logical thinking, and rapid execution — the exact problem statements are kept secret until "Zero-Hour," when teams have exactly 10 hours to architect, build, and ship a working prototype.
Who Should Apply Open exclusively to students pursuing technical degrees (B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, M.Tech, BSc IT, or equivalent tech backgrounds). Solo participation is not allowed; teams of 2–4 members are required. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are encouraged.
Tracks / Themes All challenges fall under one of five high-demand tech sectors:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Cybersecurity
- Fintech
- Healthcare Tech
Format & Timeline The competition has three phases:
- Registration & Profile Screening — Register on Unstop with updated profiles.
- Pre-Hackathon Online Assessment (Elimination Round) — A 45-minute online quiz on coding and algorithmic fundamentals, filtering for the top 15% of teams.
- DropHack Main Offline Event — Shortlisted teams are invited to the physical venue in Gurgaon for a 10-hour development sprint. Problem statements are revealed live at Zero-Hour. Teams must build an MVP, submit a GitHub repository, and deliver a technical walkthrough to judges.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000, distributed as ₹10,000 per track winner (Fintech, AI, Web3, Cybersecurity, Healthcare), plus exclusive goodies and swags for each winning team.
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. All members must be students in technical degree programs. No pre-compiled code allowed; all work must be done during the sprint.
How to Apply Register your team on Unstop before the deadline. All team members must update their profiles with technical degrees, tech stacks, and GitHub/LinkedIn links.
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Organizers
Organizer
SIEC Community
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
What You Get
- ₹50,000 cash prize pool in total
- ₹10,000 for each of the 5 track winners: AI, Web3 & Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthcare Tech
- Exclusive goodies and swags for each winning team
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
