Open Loop
By Yenepoya School of Engineering and Technology
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Quick Answer
A national-level offline hackathon for Indian undergraduate students to build tech solutions, with a cash prize pool of ₹30,000 and additional rewards.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Yenepoya School of Engineering and Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Open Loop is a national-level hackathon organised by Yenepoya School of Engineering & Technology (YenTech). This competition is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and practical problem-solving among India's brightest undergraduate students. Participants will engage in a competitive environment to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges, gaining hands-on experience and industry exposure.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is exclusively for undergraduate (UG) students across India. Teams of 2 to 4 members are eligible, and inter-college as well as inter-specialization teams are encouraged to participate.
Format & Timeline The competition is held offline and features a two-stage format. The Preliminary Round serves as a screening phase, where submissions are evaluated based on technical feasibility, innovation, impact, and presentation quality. Successful teams advance to the Final Round, an intensive 24-hour on-site hackathon. Problem statements will be provided at the start of this round, challenging teams to develop a working prototype for final presentation to a panel of judges.
Prizes Open Loop offers a total cash prize pool of ₹30,000, along with exciting rewards, goodies, and participation certificates. The top three teams will receive:
- 1st Place: ₹15,000 + Goodies & Swags
- 2nd Place: ₹10,000 + Goodies & Swags
- 3rd Place: ₹5,000 + Goodies & Swags Additionally, all participants in the offline round will receive perks and goodies worth over ₹70,000, along with valuable networking opportunities.
Eligibility Open to all undergraduate students enrolled in colleges across India. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. All tools and technologies are permitted, with AI usage allowed if properly documented and justified. A strict plagiarism policy is enforced.
How to Apply Registration for Open Loop closes on April 20, 2026. Interested teams can register via the official Unstop platform.
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Organizers
Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) is the incubator of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), based in Mangaluru, Karnataka. It identifies, fosters and mentors innovators and entrepreneurs in the healthcare innovation process. Who runs it YTI is registered as a not-for-profit…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
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- 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.
