Hack4Humanity
By IEEE JCTS Pune Section
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Quick Answer
Hack4Humanity 2026 is a global hybrid hackathon by IEEE JCTS Pune, challenging innovators to build solutions for humanitarian issues across Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, and AI for Societal Good, with a ₹75,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹75,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IEEE JCTS Pune Section
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IEEE JCTS Pune Section. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Hack4Humanity 2026 is a global hackathon organized by the IEEE JCTS Pune Section in collaboration with IEEE SIGHT Pune Section, IEEE Young Professionals Pune, and BRAIN. This competition challenges students, researchers, developers, innovators, and professionals worldwide to develop impactful and innovative solutions using emerging technologies for real-world and humanitarian challenges.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is open globally to students, researchers, developers, innovators, and professionals. Participants must register in teams of 2–4 members. Inter-college, inter-specialization, and cross-domain teams are highly encouraged to foster diverse collaboration.
Tracks / Themes Participants can choose to innovate within three key tracks:
- Quantum Computing: Explore the potential of quantum technologies to solve complex problems.
- Cyber Security: Develop robust solutions to enhance digital safety and combat cyber threats.
- AI for Societal Good: Leverage Artificial Intelligence to create positive social impact and address humanitarian issues.
Competition Format & Timeline The competition features a two-round format. Round 1 is an Online Qualification Round with a submission window of approximately 30 days, requiring teams to submit a solution document, pitch video, GitHub repository, and team declaration. The top 10 teams from each track will then qualify for Round 2.
Round 2 is an Offline Grand Finale held in Pune, India. This one-day in-person event will involve final prototype building, demonstration, and evaluation by judges, mentors, and industry experts. Teams can choose from provided problem statements or propose their own innovative problem aligned with their selected track, focusing on practical, scalable, ethical, and impactful solutions.
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Round 1 Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026
- Result Announcement (Round 1): 25 July 2026
- Grand Finale (Offline in Pune): 8 August 2026
Prizes The total cash prize pool for Hack4Humanity 2026 is ₹75,000, distributed among the top teams across the different tracks. In addition to cash prizes, participants will receive participation and winner certificates, mentorship opportunities, networking access with industry experts, global exposure, and significant recognition and awards.
Eligibility & Fees Open to global participants in teams of 2–4. Registration fees apply: ₹250 per team for IEEE / BRAIN Members and ₹750 per team for Regular Teams / Non-IEEE member teams.
How to Apply Registration on Unstop is mandatory. Please refer to the official website for more detailed information and to complete your registration before the deadline.
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Organizers
Organizer
IEEE JCTS Pune Section
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹75,000
What You Get
- Cash prize pool of ₹75,000 (₹25,000 for 1st place in each of 3 tracks).
- Participation and winner certificates.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Networking access with industry experts.
- Global exposure and recognition.
- 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.
