SmartAIthon 2026
By IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter
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Quick Answer
A beginner-friendly online hackathon by IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter — ₹10,000 prize pool, open to all.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
SmartAIthon 2026 is an online hackathon organised by the IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter. The competition invites participants to build innovative solutions using AI, IoT, and social good themes. It is designed to be beginner-friendly, encouraging students and early-career developers to showcase their skills.
Who Should Apply Open to all individuals and teams, with a special emphasis on beginners. No prior hackathon experience required.
Tracks / Themes Participants can work on projects related to IoT, social good, and AI. The hackathon encourages solutions that address real-world problems.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from June 24 to July 15, 2026. Participants can work remotely and submit their projects via Devpost. Judging criteria include innovation, technical implementation, and impact.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹10,000. Additional details on prize distribution are not specified.
Eligibility Open to all. Teams of any size can participate, though individual submissions are also welcome.
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. The registration deadline is July 15, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10,000
What You Get
₹10,000 cash prize pool.
- 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.
