Omnikon National Hackathon 2026
By Omnikon
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Quick Answer
A month-long national hackathon for Indian students and professionals — ₹10,000 prize pool, multiple tracks, and national recognition.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Omnikon
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 14 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Omnikon. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Omnikon National Hackathon 2026
Build. Innovate. Impact.
Welcome to the Omnikon National Hackathon 2026 — a month-long, national-level hackathon bringing together developers, designers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts from across India to solve real-world problems through technology.
Who Should Apply Open to students and professionals across India. Individual and team participation are allowed. Cross-college and cross-organization teams are welcome. Participants from all academic disciplines are eligible.
Tracks / Themes Participants can build solutions in Web Development, Mobile Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, IoT, Open Source, Developer Tools, or other emerging technologies.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from 25 July to 1 September 2026, with multiple phases:
- Registration Opens: 25 July 2026
- Problem Statements Released: 15 August 2026
- Phase 1 – Idea Submission (PDF): Deadline 20 August 2026
- Phase 2 – Progress Evaluation (Presentation): Deadline 27 August 2026
- Final Submission (Working Prototype + GitHub Repository): Deadline 1 September 2026
- Results Announcement: 5 September 2026
Evaluation criteria include Innovation & Creativity, Technical Implementation, Problem Solving, Scalability, User Experience (UI/UX), Code Quality, and Presentation & Documentation.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹5,000 cash + Winner Certificate + National Recognition + opportunity to showcase project through Omnikon
- Runner-Up: ₹3,000 cash + Runner-Up Certificate + National Recognition
- Second Runner-Up: ₹2,000 cash + Second Runner-Up Certificate + National Recognition
Total cash prize pool: ₹10,000.
Eligibility Open to students and professionals across India. Team size: 1–2 members. Cross-college and cross-organization teams are welcome. Participants from all academic disciplines are eligible.
About the Organiser Omnikon is a student-led technology organization dedicated to building a thriving developer ecosystem through hackathons, open-source initiatives, workshops, technical events, and community-driven innovation. Their mission is to empower developers to learn, build, collaborate, and create technology that makes an impact.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link provided. All announcements, updates, and support will be provided through the official Discord server: https://discord.gg/xBXeDf3D8B.
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Organizers
Organizer
Omnikon
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10,000
What You Get
The hackathon distributes a total cash prize pool of ₹10,000: the winner receives ₹5,000, the runner-up ₹3,000, and the second runner-up ₹2,000. Along with the cash, all three winning entries earn an official certificate and national recognition. The winner also gets the opportunity to showcase their project through Omnikon. Prize money is awarded based on final evaluation of the working prototype, GitHub repository, and presentation, with results announced on 5 September 2026.
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.
