Mastering Up International Hackathon on SDGs & Global Science 2026
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Quick Answer
A virtual hackathon for students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs focused on SDGs and global science — $1,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹92,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Mastering Up
- Application deadline
- 26d — 28 Nov 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
The Mastering Up International Hackathon is a premier virtual event designed for students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to collaborate on solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global science challenges. Hosted by Mastering Up, this hackathon provides a platform for participants to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for a cash prize.
Who Should Apply Open to students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs from around the world. No specific team size or eligibility restrictions are mentioned, making it accessible to individuals and teams alike.
Format & Timeline The hackathon takes place virtually from December 5 to December 7, 2026. Participants must register by November 28, 2026. The event is fully online, allowing global participation without travel requirements.
Prizes Total prize pool of $1,000 (approximately ₹92,000). No further breakdown by rank is provided.
Eligibility Open to all students, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs globally. No geographic restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the official competition page on Internshala before the deadline.
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Organizers
Organizer
Mastering Up
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹92,000
What You Get
Top 10 teams each receive a $1,000 "Idea to Startup Scheme" voucher from the SUKISH GROUP to help launch their product. Beyond the voucher, the top 3 ideas are pitched to global organizations such as UNDP, World Bank, and Tesla Energy for potential investment. Selected abstracts are published in the MU International Journal, and participants earn merit certificates with a chance to present at the MU International Conference. The 3-day virtual sprint also includes opening mentorship, structured prototyping time with progress reviews, and final judging and presentations — so the prize package is part product-launch support, part investor exposure, and part academic recognition.
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
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