The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon
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Quick Answer
A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University focused on urban sustainability — ₹16.28 lakh prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Rice University
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 18 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Rice University. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon is an online competition inviting participants worldwide to develop innovative solutions for urban sustainability challenges. Hosted by Rice University, this hackathon aims to address pressing issues in urban environments through technology, design, and social good.
Who Should Apply Open to students, professionals, and teams passionate about sustainability, urban planning, data science, and technology. Individuals and teams of up to 4 members can participate.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 23 to September 18, 2026, entirely online. Participants will work on projects that tackle urban sustainability themes, with submissions judged by a panel of experts. The competition is open to global participants with no geographic restrictions.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹16.28 lakh distributed among winning teams. Specific prize breakdown by rank is not detailed.
Eligibility Open to participants worldwide. No explicit restrictions on Indian participation. Teams of up to 4 members.
How to Apply Register via the official Devpost page linked above. The registration deadline is September 18, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is Rice University's initiative for technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship education and the launch of technology companies. It is housed within Rice Business, the business school of Rice University in Houston, Texas,…
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What You Get
₹16.28 lakh prize pool distributed among winning teams.
- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
