Inceptia Hackathon
By Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R)
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Quick Answer
A national-level hackathon for Indian students to build impactful tech solutions across AI, Web3, healthcare, education, and open innovation.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 18 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Inceptia Hackathon is a national-level hackathon organised by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R), Pune. It brings together innovators, coders, and creators from across India to build impactful tech solutions in a high-energy sprint of ideas, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Who Should Apply Open to students from all colleges and universities across India. Teams can be formed across institutions and academic specialisations.
Tracks / Themes
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI Agents)
- Web3 (Blockchain) & Fintech
- Healthcare
- Education
- Open Innovation
Format & Timeline The hackathon is conducted in two rounds:
- Round 1 (Online): Teams submit a detailed project idea (PPT format) covering problem understanding, solution approach, tech stack, and impact analysis.
- Round 2 (Offline): Shortlisted teams participate in a 24-hour on-site hackathon at PCCOER, Pune, building a working prototype and presenting to a judging panel.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹25,000
- First Runner Up: ₹15,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹10,000
- Goodies for top teams
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. Open to students from any Indian college or university. Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.
How to Apply Register by July 18, 2026 via the Unstop link. Shortlisted finalists will be required to pay a participation fee of ₹549 per person (covers accommodation and food during the offline round).
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Organizers
Organizer
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R)
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
What You Get
Top teams receive cash prizes: ₹25,000 for the winner, ₹15,000 for the first runner-up, and ₹10,000 for the second runner-up, plus goodies. Shortlisted finalists also get a place in the 24-hour on-site build at PCCOE&R, Pune, where they turn their submitted idea into a working prototype and present it to the judging panel. Accommodation and food during the offline round are arranged for finalists, covered by the ₹549 per-person participation fee.
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.
