Who can participate in the Sustainability Hackathon 2026?

The hackathon is open to students across India enrolled in Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programs at any recognized academic institution. Teams must consist of 3-4 members and have a faculty mentor.

What kind of solutions is the hackathon looking for?

The hackathon seeks innovative, scalable solutions for real-world sustainability challenges across various themes like clean energy, agriculture, healthcare, water & wastewater, circular economy, and more. Solutions can be in the form of products, policies, or processes.

What are the funding opportunities for winning teams?

Winning teams can receive cash prizes up to ₹1.25 Lakh. Additionally, high-potential ideas may be eligible for seed grant support of up to ₹50 Lakh to help further develop their solutions.

Does the hackathon offer any incubation support?

Yes, winning teams will have the opportunity for incubation support at IIT Bombay, providing access to mentorship, resources, and a conducive environment to develop their sustainable solutions into viable ventures.

Is there a cost to participate in the hackathon?

Participation in the Sustainability Hackathon 2026 is free. Registered participants also receive complimentary access to an IIT Bombay Certificate Programme in Sustainability, valued at ₹50,000.

What is the timeline for the hackathon?

The idea submission deadline is July 15, 2026. This is followed by idea screening in July, pitch deck submission in August, pitch deck evaluation in September, mentorship from October to November, and the Grand Finale from December 3-5, 2026.

Sustainability Hackathon 2026 – Up to ₹50 Lakhs

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IIT Bombay (BETiC)

Mumbai · Maharashtra · India

IIT Bombay (BETiC) IIT Bombay (BETiC) is an institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with an incubation and innovation programme in Medtech, Healthtech, Biotech. IIT Bombay's Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre (BETiC) supports medtech and biomedical device…

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The Sustainability Hackathon 2026, organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay–Honeywell Centre of Excellence for Future Skills & Innovation (IHCFSI), is a multi-phase competition designed to unearth creative and impactful sustainability solutions from students and early-stage innovators across India. The IHCFSI, envisioned as a national platform, aims to accelerate sustainability-driven transformation through skill development, research, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem engagement. This hackathon serves as a crucial component of this vision, inviting participants to address real-world challenges in diverse areas like Clean Energy, Agriculture, Healthcare, Water & Wastewater, Circular Economy, Sustainable Mobility, and Waste Management.

Participants will have a unique opportunity to present their ideas, demonstrate prototypes, and develop solutions aligned with critical emerging sustainability priorities. The program emphasizes the development of solutions through product innovation, policy recommendations, and process improvements, leveraging technology, research, and entrepreneurial spirit. Beyond the competition, the hackathon is committed to strengthening participant capacity through structured mentorship, fostering a robust industry-academia innovation ecosystem, and identifying promising startup ideas with the potential for significant societal benefit.

The Sustainability Hackathon 2026 offers a compelling package of support designed to foster innovative solutions. Winning teams will receive significant cash prizes, with the 1st prize amounting to ₹1.25 Lakh, 2nd prize ₹1 Lakh, and 3rd prize ₹75,000, contributing to a total prize pool of up to ₹5 Lakh. Beyond these immediate awards, selected high-potential ideas will be eligible for seed grant support of up to ₹50 Lakh, providing crucial early-stage funding to develop their concepts further. Additionally, winning teams gain an invaluable opportunity for incubation at IIT Bombay, offering access to a world-class innovation ecosystem, expert mentorship from faculty and industry leaders, and potential access to labs and resources to accelerate their sustainable solutions from idea to market.

Sustainability Hackathon 2026

Sustainability Hackathon 2026

Organizers

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आवेदन प्रक्रिया

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IBM

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Huawei

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