INNOVIK 6.0 : International Hackathon 2026
By SheKunj
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Quick Answer
A 24-hour international hackathon in Indore with a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, focused on AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- SheKunj
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SheKunj. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
INNOVIK 6.0 is Central India's first international hackathon, organised in collaboration with Shekunj Education. It brings together students, developers, researchers, startups, and technology enthusiasts to build AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges over a 24-hour coding sprint.
Who Should Apply Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, developers, startups, innovators, and technology enthusiasts. Teams of 2–4 members. At least one female member is mandatory in every team.
Themes & Tracks The hackathon focuses on Agentic AI for Smart Solutions, with 10 real-world problem statements spanning: Intelligent Academic Planning & Student Success Platform, Smart Healthcare Assistance & Patient Monitoring System, Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Platform, Intelligent Transportation & Traffic Optimization System, Digital Tourism & Cultural Heritage Experience, Smart Waste Management & Environmental Monitoring System, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response Platform, Citizen Engagement & Public Grievance Management System, Future Workforce & Career Guidance Ecosystem, and Cyber Security & Digital Trust Framework.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs for 24 hours, starting July 14, 2026. Participants will work on their chosen problem statement, attend mentor checkpoints, and present their final solution to an industry jury. Judging criteria include innovation, problem understanding, technical excellence, feasibility, scalability, social impact, user experience, and presentation.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹2,00,000 distributed as: Winner — ₹80,000, First Runner-Up — ₹50,000, Second Runner-Up — ₹30,000, Consolation Prizes — ₹40,000. All participants receive certificates and exclusive goodies.
Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. At least one female member is mandatory. Open to students, developers, researchers, startups, and technology enthusiasts. All code and designs must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification.
How to Apply Registration is mandatory via the official website. Deadline: August 15, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
SheKunj
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2L
What You Get
INNOVIK 6.0 is a 24-hour competition, not a grant or loan: the money is paid as cash prizes, so there is no equity dilution or repayment. The current listing advertises a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000+, distributed to the top teams and consolation winners at the valedictory ceremony. Alongside the cash, all participants receive certificates and exclusive goodies. Teams also get built-in non-cash support during the sprint: structured mentorship sessions, a mid-hackathon review round, and a live project demonstration and Q&A in front of an industry jury — useful feedback, portfolio material, and national/international exposure.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
