Hackfluence 2026 is a national-level online innovation challenge for Engineering and B-School students, jointly organized by CodeBenders and Dropp. The hackathon brings together innovators, creators, developers, marketers, and entrepreneurs to solve real-world challenges in AI, creator economy, digital marketing, social commerce, creator monetization, and brand–creator collaborations.
Who Should Apply
Open to engineering and B-school students across India. Teams of 2–4 members. Individual participants can also apply and will be matched with a team.
Tracks & Themes
The hackathon features two tracks:
- Engineering Track: Focus on building working prototypes. Rounds: Idea/PPT submission → Mentorship & Refinement → Grand Finale Prototype Presentation.
- B-School Track: Focus on business solutions. Rounds: Idea/PPT submission → Grand Finale Business Solution Presentation.
Themes include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Creator Tools, Creator Economy, Digital Marketing, Social Commerce, Brand–Creator Collaboration, Creator Growth & Monetization, Influencer Discovery & Campaign Management, and Solutions for Challenges Faced by Creators and Brands.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon runs from June 10 to June 21, 2026. Round 1 (Idea/PPT submission) is open from June 17–18. Selected teams proceed to Round 2 (Mentorship & Refinement on June 19 for Engineering Track; Grand Finale on June 21 for both tracks). All rounds are conducted online.
Prizes
Total cash prize pool of ₹26,000 distributed as: 1st Prize ₹10,000, 2nd Prize ₹7,000, 3rd Prize ₹5,000, 4th Prize ₹3,000, 5th Prize ₹1,000. 6th and 7th positions receive exclusive goodies and swags. The best-performing team also receives an internship opportunity. All finalists receive certificates.
Eligibility
Open to Indian engineering and B-school students. Teams of 2–4 members.
How to Apply
Register by June 18, 2026 via the official Unstop page linked above. Join the official WhatsApp group for queries and updates.
