InnoGenesis 2026 - National Level Hackathon
By Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University)
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Quick Answer
A 24-hour national-level hackathon at Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology, Vijayawada — ₹5 lakh prize pool, multiple tracks, and prototype exhibition.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 23 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
InnoGenesis 2026 is a National Level Hackathon organised by Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University), Vijayawada. The event runs for 24 hours on 7–8 August 2026, bringing together talented students from across India to build, innovate, and create impactful solutions.
Who Should Apply Open to all Indian college/university students. Teams of 2–4 members. Individual participants can form teams on-site.
Tracks / Themes Track 1: 24-Hour Hackathon — problem statements provided on event day covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Agentic AI, Robotics, IoT, Healthcare, Sustainability, Smart Energy, and Open Innovation. Track 2: Prototype Exhibition & Demo Sessions — participants present their own ideas and prototypes in Hardware Innovations, AI-Based Solutions, and Healthcare Innovations.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is a 24-hour in-person event at the institute campus in Vijayawada. Teams will receive problem statements on the day and must build working prototypes. Judging takes place at the end of the 24-hour period. The prototype exhibition runs alongside the hackathon.
Prizes Cash prizes worth up to ₹5,00,000. All participants receive certificates. Additional benefits include mentorship opportunities, networking with industry professionals, accommodation, and food/refreshments.
Eligibility Open to Indian college/university students. Teams of 2–4 members. Registration fee: ₹500 per participant.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link. Registration deadline: 23 July 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University)
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
What You Get
The money here is a cash prize pool: prizes worth up to ₹5,00,000 are awarded to the best solutions built during the 24-hour hackathon, with judging at the end of the event. Every participant receives a certificate, and shortlisted/participating teams also get mentorship, networking with industry professionals, accommodation, and food/refreshments. Track 2 (Prototype Exhibition & Demo Sessions) lets teams showcase their own existing prototypes alongside the hackathon, covering hardware, AI-based, and healthcare innovations. No equity or repayment is involved — this is prize money, not investment.
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.
