SIT Innovators Hackathon 2026 by AIC T-Hub Foundation
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Quick Answer
24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by T-Hub. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The SIT Innovators Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour hackathon organized by AIC T-Hub Foundation in partnership with Shetty Institute of Technology (SIT) in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It serves as a launchpad for students and early-stage startup teams to build technology solutions, pitch to industry experts, and earn a pathway into T-Hub's startup ecosystem.
Participants compete for a prize pool worth ₹1 lakh and gain access to T-Hub's prototyping labs, mentorship from industry experts, and MVP development support for the top three teams. The hackathon is positioned as an entry point into India's leading startup ecosystem, with a focus on AI, robotics, and cross-sector tech innovation.
The event is designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation and market-ready product development, particularly for founders and student teams from tier-2 and tier-3 cities who may not otherwise have access to a top-tier incubator network. The in-person format at SIT Kalaburagi makes it accessible to the Karnataka startup community beyond Bengaluru.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
T-Hub is a startup hub in Hyderabad, Telangana, run by T-Hub Foundation. It was set up in 2015 as a not-for-profit, and it began as a public–private partnership between the Government of Telangana, IIIT Hyderabad, the Indian School of Business (ISB) and NALSAR University of Law.…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
The hackathon offers a prize pool worth ₹1 lakh that winning teams compete for, and the top three teams also receive MVP development support to take their prototypes further. Beyond the cash prize, participants get access to T-Hub's prototyping labs, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to pitch their solutions to those experts. The event is positioned as a launchpad into T-Hub's startup ecosystem, giving student and early-stage teams — especially from tier-2 and tier-3 cities — a practical route from academic innovation toward market-ready product development.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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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.
