TECH HORIZON 2.0
By IEEE SMC Student Branch
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Quick Answer
A national-level virtual hackathon by IEEE SMC GNITC — 48-hour sprint with a $1,350 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.24L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IEEE SMC Student Branch
- Application deadline
- 17d — 19 Nov 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
TECH HORIZON 2.0 is a national-level virtual hackathon hosted by IEEE SMC GNITC. Designed as a high-intensity 48-hour sprint, this competition challenges participants to build innovative tech solutions under time pressure.
Who Should Apply Open to students and early-stage innovators across India. Teams can participate virtually from anywhere in the country.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs as a 48-hour virtual sprint. Participants will ideate, build, and submit their projects within the given timeframe. Judging criteria and detailed schedule are provided upon registration.
Prizes Total prize pool of $1,350 (approximately ₹1,24,200) to be awarded to winning teams.
Eligibility Open to participants based in India. Team size and specific eligibility details are not specified in the listing.
How to Apply Register via the official competition page on Internshala before the deadline.
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Organizers
Organizer
IEEE SMC Student Branch
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.24L
What You Get
TECH HORIZON 2.0 is a prize-based hackathon: winning teams receive cash awards, with a total pool of at least $2,700 — $1,350 for 1st place, $810 for 2nd, and $540 for 3rd. There is no participation fee, and because it is a competition prize, the money is an award rather than a loan that must be repaid. Beyond the cash, the 48-hour virtual sprint gives participants hands-on time building functional prototypes across 14 specialised tracks plus an Open Innovation category, backed by industry mentorship to sharpen their solutions. Being fully online, teams from anywhere in India can join without travel costs.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
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