InnovateZ
By Zentiti
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Quick Answer
A startup-grade AI hackathon by Zentiti and Doctecloud for Gen Z student builders — ₹1,75,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.75L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Zentiti
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 12 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Zentiti. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
InnovateZ 2026 is a startup-grade AI hackathon organised by Zentiti in partnership with Doctecloud, designed specifically for Gen Z student builders. The competition challenges participants to build innovative AI-powered solutions over a two-week period, with mentorship and judging by industry experts.
Who Should Apply Open to Gen Z student builders — college students and recent graduates who are passionate about AI and building real-world products. Individual participants or teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 12 to June 28, 2026. Registration closes on June 12. The competition is fully online, allowing participants from across India to join. Submissions are evaluated on innovation, technical execution, and real-world impact.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹1,75,000, distributed among winning teams.
Eligibility Open to Gen Z student builders (college students and recent graduates) from India.
How to Apply Register via the official Internshala competition page linked above.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Zentiti
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.75L
What You Get
Winners share a cumulative cash prize pool of ₹1,75,000, distributed among the top-performing teams after three elimination phases. Beyond cash, participants get direct industry mentorship and hands-on architectural experience as they move from idea screening to building a working MVP. Finalists pitch their prototypes to enterprise leadership at Zentiti's corporate office during an in-person grand finale. The competition is free to enter and structured across three rounds: Idea Screening (June 13–16), Prototype Phase (June 18–24), and the Grand Finale (June 28).
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.
