Kleos 4.0
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Quick Answer
Kleos 4.0 is a 24-hour hackathon by D.Y. Patil RAIT for Indian undergraduate students, offering a ₹85,000 cash prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹85,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- DY Patil RAIT, Navi Mumbai
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by DY Patil RAIT, Navi Mumbai. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Kleos 4.0, organised by D.Y. Patil Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), Navi Mumbai, is a 24-hour hackathon designed to challenge undergraduate students to develop innovative and practical solutions to real-world problems. This event emphasizes innovation, performance, and collaboration, encouraging participants to push beyond conventional boundaries and bring groundbreaking ideas to life. It aims to spark innovation, attract fresh talent, and foster collaboration between technology and performance experts.
Who Should Apply This competition is exclusively for undergraduate students from all branches and academic years across India. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. It's an ideal platform for talented coders, developers, engineers, and students eager to stimulate creativity and address pressing challenges.
Tracks / Themes Participants for Round 1 can choose a problem statement from various domains, including Blockchain, Healthcare, Education, Women’s Safety, AI/ML, and Finance. Shortlisted teams for Round 2 will receive a new problem statement within their chosen domain, provided by leading tech companies.
Format & Timeline Kleos 4.0 is structured in two rounds. Round 1 involves an online PPT submission, with the deadline on May 15, 2026. Shortlisted teams will then proceed to the 24-hour offline hackathon (Round 2) held on June 19th and 20th, 2026, at the RAIT campus in Navi Mumbai. Judging for Round 1 is based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and clarity of the solution in the PPT. Round 2 features live presentations and demos evaluated by industry experts and academic mentors. Plagiarism or reuse of past projects is strictly prohibited, and full disclosure is required for any reused code.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹85,000 will be awarded to the top three teams. The winner will receive ₹45,000, the first runner-up ₹25,000, and the second runner-up ₹15,000.
Eligibility Open exclusively to undergraduate students from any academic year or branch in India. Teams must comprise 2 to 4 members.
How to Apply Registration and Round 1 PPT submissions open on April 17, 2026. The final deadline for Round 1 PPT submission and registration is May 15, 2026. All teams must use the official RAIT ACM template for their submissions.
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Organizers
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research (DYPIEMR / RAIT), Navi Mumbai Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology (Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology — RAIT) is a well-regarded private engineering institution in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, affiliated…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹85,000
What You Get
- A total cash prize pool of ₹85,000.
- 1st place: ₹45,000.
- 2nd place: ₹25,000.
- 3rd place: ₹15,000.
- 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.
