Hack The Mind
By NSUT Innovation and Incubation Foundation (NSUT-IIF)
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Quick Answer
Hack The Mind is a 24-hour social-impact hackathon by EFO NSUT, challenging teams to build tech solutions for community problems with prizes worth ₹70,000.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹70,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 28 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by NSUT Innovation and Incubation Foundation (NSUT-IIF). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Hack The Mind is a 24-hour social-impact hackathon presented by EFO NSUT in collaboration with Team Eklavya. This competition challenges participants to develop innovative technology solutions that address real-world social problems and improve communities through impactful projects.
Who Should Apply Open to teams of 2-4 members. This hackathon is ideal for students, developers, designers, and innovators passionate about leveraging technology for social good and creating tangible community impact.
Tracks / Themes Participants are encouraged to focus their solutions on one of the following critical social areas:
- Healthcare Accessibility: Innovations to improve access to healthcare services and resources.
- Education for Underprivileged Communities: Solutions designed to bridge educational gaps and empower disadvantaged learners.
- Cyber Safety for Citizens: Tools and platforms aimed at enhancing online security and digital well-being.
- Environmental Sustainability: Projects promoting ecological balance, conservation, and green initiatives.
- Smart Public Services: Enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, and reach of government and public services.
- Support Platforms for Farmers & Local Workers: Technology solutions to empower agricultural and local labor sectors.
Format & Timeline The competition features a two-round format. Round 1 involves an online PPT submission window from April 1 to May 8, 2026. Shortlisted teams will then proceed to the Final Round, an offline 24-hour hackathon held on May 23-24, 2026, at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) campus in New Delhi.
Prizes A prize pool worth ₹70,000 will be awarded to winners and runners-up, including valuable courses, gift hampers, and vouchers. Additionally, winning teams will gain a valuable opportunity to work on a real project and receive potential funding support to further develop their solutions.
Eligibility Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. The competition is open to individuals and teams from across India, particularly students and innovators focused on social impact.
How to Apply Registration is open until April 28, 2026. Interested teams should register via the official Unstop page and submit their initial presentation (PPT) online by May 8, 2026. Join the official WhatsApp group for all updates and announcements.
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Organizers
NSUT Innovation and Incubation Foundation (NSUT-IIF) is the incubator of Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT, formerly Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology) in Dwarka, New Delhi. It is a separate legal body from the university — a Section 8 company under the Companies…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹70,000
What You Get
- Prize pool worth ₹70,000, including courses, hampers, and vouchers.
- Opportunity to work on a real project.
- Potential funding support to further develop solutions.
- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
