MIT India Pune Hackathon 2026
By MIT India
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Quick Answer
A high-stakes hackathon in Pune with Engineering and Design tracks — ₹2.5 crore prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.5Cr
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- MIT India
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 9 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by MIT India. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
MIT India Pune Hackathon 2026 is a major innovation competition organised by MIT India, offering a massive prize pool of ₹2,50,00,000. The hackathon invites participants to compete in two distinct tracks: Engineering and Design. This is an opportunity for students, developers, designers, and innovators to showcase their skills and solve real-world problems.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams from across India. The hackathon is designed for engineering students, design enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about building impactful solutions. Solo participants and teams are both welcome.
Tracks / Themes
- Engineering Track: Focus on technical innovation, coding, hardware, and software development.
- Design Track: Emphasis on user experience, product design, and creative problem-solving.
Format & Timeline The competition runs from July 10 to August 9, 2026. Participants can register and submit their projects by the deadline of August 9. The exact format (online submission, in-person finals, or hybrid) is not specified in the raw data, but the event is listed with a Pune location, suggesting an in-person component. Judging criteria and round structure are not detailed.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹2,50,00,000 (₹2.5 crore). The distribution across ranks and tracks is not specified in the raw data.
Eligibility Open to participants based in India. No specific team size or age restrictions mentioned.
About the Organiser MIT India is the Indian arm of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, known for its global leadership in technology and innovation. MIT India organises various educational and competitive programs to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
How to Apply Registration is open via the official competition page on Internshala. Submit your project by August 9, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
MIT India
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.5Cr
What You Get
Total prize pool of ₹25,000,000, including a ₹7,000,000 cash grant split across the top 5 national teams. Every member reaching the Delhi Grand Finale receives an AWS Certification Voucher worth ₹10,000, plus up to ₹20,000 in AWS Cloud Credits for team infrastructure. Additional cash rewards and cloud credit incentives ('Regional Boosters') are awarded at both the Pune Qualifier and Delhi Grand Finale phases.
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
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