The Social Hackathon 2026
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Quick Answer
A national-level 24-hour innovation challenge by CMRIT Bangalore, focusing on societal problems with a ₹50,000 prize pool and internship opportunities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- CMRIT Incubation Center
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 26 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CMRIT Incubation Center. 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 Social Hackathon ’26 marks the 5th edition of this national-level innovation challenge, proudly hosted by CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bangalore. Established in 2019, this hackathon serves as a dynamic platform bringing together innovators, developers, and changemakers to collaboratively develop impactful solutions for real-world societal challenges. It is a 24-hour event designed to foster creativity and problem-solving across both software and hardware domains, while also providing valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and career advancement.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is ideal for students, developers, and innovators from across India who are passionate about creating social impact. Participants can form teams of 1 to 4 members, bringing diverse skills to tackle complex problems.
Tracks / Themes Participants are encouraged to develop solutions under the following key domains:
- Smart Cities & Infrastructure
- Education & Digital Empowerment
- Health & Inclusivity
- Agriculture & Animal Welfare
- Climate Tech & Sustainability
- Student Innovation & Social Good
Format & Timeline The competition features a two-round format. Round 1 involves an online idea submission and shortlisting process. Selected teams will then proceed to Round 2, an intensive 24-hour on-campus hackathon at CMR Institute of Technology. Projects will be evaluated separately for hardware and software categories. Food, accommodation, snacks, and Wi-Fi will be provided to participants during the offline round.
Prizes The Social Hackathon ’26 offers a total cash prize pool of ₹50,000 for top-performing teams. Additionally, participants will have the chance to secure internship opportunities with partner organizations. All participants will benefit from national-level exposure, expert mentorship, and the experience of working on impactful problem statements.
Eligibility Open to innovators, developers, and changemakers across India. Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members. Participants are expected to build innovative solutions that demonstrate real-world applicability and impact.
How to Apply Interested teams must register and submit their initial idea (in PPT format) by April 26, 2026, to be considered for shortlisting. A final round fee of ₹750 per team is applicable for shortlisted teams. Further details and registration can be found on the official event page.
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Organizers
The CMRIT Incubation Center is the incubator run by CMR Institute of Technology at its Kundalahalli campus on ITPL Main Road in Bengaluru. It takes in student teams, faculty researchers, alumni and founders from outside the college, and it is recognised by the Ministry of Micro,…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
What You Get
- Cash prize pool of ₹50,000 for top teams.
- Chance to secure internship opportunities with partner organizations.
- National-level exposure and expert mentorship for all participants.
- 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.
