Hackfinity 3.0
By Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT), Tamil Nadu
Check your eligibility
Sign up and we'll tell you whether your startup qualifies for this grant.
Quick Answer
A 24-hour student hackathon at Ramco Institute of Technology with a ₹30,000 prize pool, open to teams of 2–4 from the same college.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT), Tamil Nadu
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT), Tamil Nadu. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
About the Opportunity Hackfinity 3.0 is a 24-hour hackathon organised by Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT), Tamil Nadu, designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity among student participants. The event encourages teams to build functional prototypes or solutions addressing specific themes or challenges announced during registration.
Who Should Apply Open to students from the same college only. Teams must consist of 2–4 members; cross-college teams and solo participants are not permitted.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is conducted in two rounds:
- Round 1 (Online): Teams submit a brief proposal using a PPT (maximum 8 slides) outlining their project idea, problem statement, and proposed solution. Shortlisted teams then develop a working prototype based on their approved idea. Submission window: July 27, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Results announced on September 5, 2026.
- Round 2 (Offline at RIT): The top 25 teams (finalists) present their projects to judges. Each team gets 5 minutes for a demo and Q&A. Finalists must pay a participation fee of ₹200 per head (covers food, snacks, ID, and network access). The offline event runs from September 18–19, 2026.
Judging Criteria
- Innovation (30%): Originality and creativity of the idea.
- Functionality (30%): How well the prototype works and addresses the problem.
- Technical Complexity (30%): Depth and sophistication of the solution.
- Presentation (10%): Clarity and effectiveness of the demo or pitch.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹30,000 distributed as:
- First Prize: ₹15,000
- Second Prize: ₹10,000
- Third Prize: ₹5,000
- Special awards for categories such as Best Design, Most Impactful Solution, and others as applicable.
Eligibility Open to students from the same college only. Teams of 2–4 members. Solo participants not allowed. All team members must be from the same institution.
About the Organiser Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT) is a Tamil Nadu-based engineering college that regularly hosts technical events and hackathons to promote student innovation and hands-on learning.
How to Apply Registration and submissions are done via Unstop. The registration deadline is August 30, 2026. Finalists must pay a participation fee of ₹200 per head and submit presentation materials before the event.
Eligibility
See if you're eligible
Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Organizer
Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT), Tamil Nadu
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
Winning teams share a total prize pool of ₹30,000: first place gets ₹15,000, second ₹10,000, and third ₹5,000. Additional special category awards — such as Best Design and Most Impactful Solution — are given as applicable. This is a competition prize, so no equity is taken and no repayment is required.
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.
