IKIGAI 2026
By Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore
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Quick Answer
A national-level hackathon in Indore for students and recent graduates — ₹1,03,000 prize pool across multiple tech tracks.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.03L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
IKIGAI 2026 is a premier national-level hackathon organised by Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore. The event brings together innovative minds, developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country to collaborate, innovate, and build impactful technology-driven solutions.
Who Should Apply Open to all Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma students, and recent graduates from recognized institutions. Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Tracks / Themes Participants may build projects under any of the following tracks: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Agricultural Technology & Smart Farming, Sports Analytics using AI & Machine Learning, Web & Mobile Applications, and Emerging Technologies and Innovation.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is a two-round competition. Round 1 is an online idea submission and evaluation phase, where teams submit their problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, and project overview. Submissions are screened by industry experts. Shortlisted teams advance to Round 2: a 36-hour offline Grand Finale held from 21–23 August 2026 in Indore, where teams build and present their solutions before a panel of judges.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹1,03,000, along with certificates, recognition, and networking opportunities for top-performing teams.
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. Each team must include at least one female participant. A participant can be a member of only one team.
How to Apply Registration deadline is 1 August 2026. Apply via the official Unstop page linked above.
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Organizers
Organizer
Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.03L
What You Get
This is a prize pool, not an investment or loan: top-performing teams win from a total pool of ₹1,03,000. Winning teams also receive certificates, recognition, and networking opportunities. Shortlisted teams get to build and present their solution live before a panel of judges at the 36-hour offline Grand Finale in Indore (21–23 August 2026), with ideas screened by industry experts in Round 1 — giving finalists direct exposure to the evaluators. Prize money is awarded outright to winners; no equity or repayment is involved.
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.
