IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge 2026
By Tata Technologies
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Quick Answer
A national engineering hackathon by Tata Technologies on AI at the Edge — ₹4.5 lakh prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4.5L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Tata Technologies
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Tata Technologies. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Tata Technologies InnoVent 2027 is a national engineering hackathon focused on AI at the Edge, organised by Tata Technologies. The competition challenges engineering students and early-career professionals to build innovative solutions using edge AI technologies.
Who Should Apply Open to engineering students and early-career professionals across India. Individual participants or teams can apply.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 22 to July 5, 2026. Participants will work on problem statements related to AI at the Edge, with submissions judged by a panel of experts from Tata Technologies. Winners will be announced after the evaluation period.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹4.5 lakh, distributed among winning teams.
Eligibility Open to Indian nationals. No specific team size mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the official Internshala competition page linked above. Deadline: July 5, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Tata Technologies
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹4.5L
What You Get
Cash prize pool of ₹4.5 lakh awarded to winning teams, with top performers also offered job opportunities at Tata Technologies. Winners receive AWS Kits, and special Breakthrough Idea, Best Prototype, and Social Media Awards recognise standout entries. Throughout the competition, teams get technical mentoring from Tata Technologies subject matter experts, access to AWS cloud computing services and NI test & measurement tools, and participation certificates for every team that reaches the Proof of Concept stage. The final Demo Day takes place on-site at Tata Technologies' Hinjewadi campus, Pune.
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.
