ROBOVANTA '26 Hackathon – Code & Build for ₹80,000 Prize Pool
By Pixor Robotics Club
Check your eligibility
Sign up and we'll tell you whether your startup qualifies for this grant.
Quick Answer
A 24-hour inter-college hackathon in Dindigul with software and hardware tracks — ₹80,000 prize pool across 7+ categories.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹80,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Pixor Robotics Club
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Pixor Robotics Club. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
ROBOVANTA '26 Hackathon is a 24-hour inter-college tech competition hosted by Pixor Robotics Club at AKV Vidyalaya, Dindigul, as part of the ROBOVANTA '26 tech fest. Software and hardware innovators compete under one roof with two parallel tracks and a combined prize pool of ₹80,000.
Who Should Apply Open to all college students across India. Teams of 1–5 members. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Individual participants can join as a team of one.
Tracks / Themes Software Track — Build a working prototype in AI/ML, Web Dev, Mobile Apps, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IoT (software), HealthTech, AgriTech, Smart Cities, EdTech, FinTech, or Social Impact. Use Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Flutter, React, Node.js, PHP, .NET, SQL/NoSQL, and open-source frameworks. Hardware Track — Design and demo a working hardware prototype in Robotics, Automation, IoT, Embedded Systems, AI Hardware, Smart Agriculture, HealthTech, Renewable Energy, Smart Cities, Industrial Automation, or Assistive Tech. Bring your own Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi, sensors, motors, batteries, and tools.
Format & Timeline Problem statements are released at the start of the event. Teams have 24 continuous hours to design, develop, and test their solution. Final demo: 5-minute presentation + 3-minute Q&A before judges. Judging criteria: Innovation & Creativity, Technical Implementation, Working Prototype/Functionality, Problem-Solving Impact, Presentation & Demo, and Future Scalability (out of 100 marks).
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹80,000 distributed across 7+ award categories: Winner, Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Best Innovation, Best UI/UX, Best Hardware Design, and Best Social Impact Solution. All participants receive certificates.
Eligibility Teams of 1–5 members. Open to all college students. No pre-built or previously completed projects — originality is strictly judged. Participants must bring their own laptops, development boards, and components.
How to Apply Registration deadline is June 25, 2026. Register exclusively via the official event website (robovanta.vercel.app) — not through Unstop. On-spot registration is not available.
Eligibility
See if you're eligible
Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Organizer
Pixor Robotics Club
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹80,000
What You Get
- Total prize pool of ₹80,000 distributed across 7+ award categories.
- All participants receive certificates.
- 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.
