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.
