SNAPSURROUND 2026, presented by InteractUp, is a unique National Visual Intelligence Case Challenge designed to transform everyday surroundings into structured visual data. This online competition invites participants to leverage their observational and analytical skills to capture and organize images from their environment, with the opportunity to earn guaranteed cash rewards.
Who Should Apply
This challenge is open to students and professionals from across India. No prior experience is required, making it accessible for anyone keen to test their visual intelligence and attention to detail. Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to two members.
Challenge Overview & Evaluation
Participants will engage in a structured live challenge, capturing and organizing images from their surroundings across multiple predefined categories. These categories include, but are not limited to, household items, workspace setups, gym equipment, electronics, lifestyle objects, and pets. The competition evaluates participants on their observation and analytical skills, attention to detail, and categorization ability. Each set of submissions is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete.
Prizes
Participants who successfully complete and submit their challenges according to the guidelines will receive a guaranteed cash reward of ₹800 per approved set of images. The total prize pool for the competition is ₹1,60,000, allocated for 200 approved sets of images.
Eligibility
Open to students and professionals across India. Teams can consist of 1 to 2 members. There are no specific prior experience requirements.
Format & Timeline
SNAPSURROUND 2026 is conducted entirely online. The competition runs from May 21, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The registration deadline for participation is June 7, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested individuals and teams can register for the challenge via the official Unstop competition page. Ensure registration is completed before the deadline.
