International Hackathon Competition 2026
By Skilstation
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Quick Answer
An online hackathon challenging students, developers, and startups to innovate across AI, web, and mobile, offering a ₹8.80 lakh cash prize pool and paid internships.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹8.8L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Skilstation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Skilstation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The International Hackathon Competition 2026, organized by LTSUPECOM and SKILSTATION, is a premier online event designed to challenge and inspire students, developers, startups, and tech enthusiasts. This competition provides a platform to transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions, fostering creativity and technical excellence.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to a broad audience including students, professional developers, early-stage startups, and general tech enthusiasts. Participants are encouraged to form teams of 1 to 4 members to collaborate on their projects. There is no registration fee, making it accessible to all.
Tracks & Themes The competition embraces an 'Open Innovation' theme, encouraging participants to develop their unique ideas without strict thematic constraints. Projects should aim to solve real-world problems utilizing technologies across Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web Development, and Mobile Development.
Format & Timeline The competition is structured into multiple rounds, all conducted online. Registrations open on May 21st, 2026, with a deadline of June 20th, 2026. The first round is scheduled for June 28th, 2026, followed by the second round on July 5th, 2026, and the final third round on July 12th, 2026. Judging criteria include Innovation, Technical Skills, Impact, UI/UX, and Presentation.
Prizes Participants will compete for a substantial prize pool totaling ₹8.80 lakh in cash rewards, alongside valuable paid internship opportunities and certificates for all participants. The prize structure is designed to recognize excellence across multiple ranks and for innovative projects.
Eligibility Open to students, developers, startups, and tech enthusiasts globally, with a strong focus on participants from India given the online format and organizer's base. Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members.
How to Apply Registrations commence on May 21st, 2026, and close on June 20th, 2026. Interested participants can apply through the official Unstop platform.
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Organizers
Skilstation Skilstation is an Indian online platform focused on skills development, entrepreneurship education, and startup ecosystem access. It offers courses, competitions, and community programs designed to help students and early-stage founders build the skills and networks…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹8.8L
What You Get
- Cash prize pool totaling ₹8.80 lakh.
- Paid internship opportunities.
- Certificates for all participants.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
