Handloom Hackathon 2026
By Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
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Quick Answer
A national innovation challenge by the Ministry of Textiles to create technology solutions for the handloom sector — ₹4,00,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Handloom Hackathon 2026: Weaving Innovation is a national innovation challenge organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The hackathon invites participants to develop technology-driven solutions that address challenges in the handloom sector, from design and production to marketing and supply chain.
Who Should Apply Open to students, startups, technologists, designers, and innovators across India. Teams and individuals are welcome.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from July 8 to July 20, 2026. Participants will work on their solutions and submit them by the deadline. Judging criteria and final presentation details are to be announced.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹4,00,000 for winning teams.
Eligibility Open to Indian nationals and teams based in India.
How to Apply Register via the official Internshala competition page linked above. Registration is free.
Eligibility
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Organizers
The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for policy formulation and promotion of the textiles and apparel sector in India. Through the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020, the ministry aims to position India as a global…
Learn moreThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) runs the Startup India initiative, through which it has carried out various projects and recurring activities for India's startup ecosystem. This page covers its schemes for startups, from recognition as a…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
What You Get
Cash prizes are awarded to the strongest solutions in each of the 4 themes: ₹60,000 per theme winner and ₹40,000 per theme runner-up, making up the ₹4,00,000 prize pool. Prize decisions happen at an offline Grand Finale at FITT, IIT Delhi on 1 August 2026, after online idea submission, a selection phase (21–25 July) and finalist preparation (26–31 July). Beyond cash, teams can win special recognitions — Best User Research, Best Prototype, Weaver-Entrepreneur Excellence and Most Scalable Idea — and every finalist receives a Certificate of Participation. Registration and participation are free.
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.
