Opportunity brief

Vivekananda Innovation Hackathon 2026

Innovate • Collaborate • Impact

Delhi Technological University (DTU), in partnership with Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Institute of Values, Gurugram, presents Vivekananda Innovation Hackathon 2026 — a National Level Hackathon that brings together young innovators, problem-solvers, and technology enthusiasts from across India.

Inspired by the vision of Swami Vivekananda, the hackathon aims to encourage students to transform ideas into meaningful solutions and use technology as a force for positive change.

The hackathon provides participants with a platform to innovate, collaborate, learn from mentors, and build solutions for real-world challenges, while developing their technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

What to Expect?

The competition will be conducted in multiple rounds, progressively evaluating participants on their knowledge, problem-solving ability, innovation, and ability to build impactful technological solutions.

Round 1 — Online Assessment

Date: 27 September 2026
Registration Deadline: 20 September 2026
Mode: Online

The first round will be a 45-minute online MCQ-based assessment consisting of 100 questions.

The assessment will cover two broad areas:

Swami Vivekananda & His Life — questions based on his life, teachings, philosophy, contributions, and vision.
Technology — Questions related to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Web Development, App Development, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Programming, and other emerging technologies.

Based on the performance in the online assessment, 40 teams will be shortlisted for the next round.

Round 2 — 24-Hour Offline Hackathon

Date: 6–7 October 2026
Venue: BR Auditorium, Delhi Technological University, Delhi
Mode: Offline

The shortlisted teams will participate in an intensive 24-hour hackathon, where they will work on real-world problem statements and develop innovative technology-driven solutions.

The round will include:

Ideation and problem-solving
Solution development
‍ Mentorship from experienced mentors
️ Evaluation and judging
Team collaboration
Presentation of the developed solution

Throughout the 24-hour hackathon, teams will have the opportunity to interact with mentors, refine their ideas, develop their prototypes, and receive guidance to strengthen their solutions.

The finalist teams from Round 2 will advance to Round 3.

Prizes & Recognition

The hackathon features a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000.

Winners and deserving participants will also receive certificates and recognition for their innovation and performance.

Who Can Participate?

The hackathon is open to students from recognized institutions across India.

Team Size

- 3–5 members per team

Students from different academic backgrounds are encouraged to participate and bring diverse perspectives to the problems they solve.

Why Participate?

By participating in the Vivekananda Innovation Hackathon 2026, you get an opportunity to:

Build solutions for real-world problems
Test your technical and problem-solving skills
Learn directly from experienced mentors
Work collaboratively under a challenging time constraint
Showcase your innovation to a panel of judges
Compete with talented students from across India
Gain recognition and certificates
Compete for a ₹1,00,000 prize pool
Turn your ideas into solutions with meaningful impact

Important Dates

Event

Date

Registration Deadline

18 September 2026

Round 1: Online Assessment

27 September 2026

Round 2: Offline 24-Hour Hackathon

6–7 October 2026

Venue

BR Auditorium, DTU, Delhi

Theme

Ideas for a Better Tomorrow

The hackathon is built around the spirit of:

Youth • Ideas • Nation • Change

Participants are encouraged to think beyond conventional solutions and develop technology-driven ideas that can create meaningful and sustainable impact.

Vivekananda Innovation Hackathon 2026