Opportunity brief
Nerve to Innovate **Innerve 11** stands as **India's Largest Student-Driven Hackathon**, proudly organized by the AIT Open Source Software Club at the prestigious **Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune**. This flagship innovation festival is dedicated to fueling creativity, empowering problem-solving, and fostering collaboration among the brightest student innovators across the country — all with **zero registration fees** to ensure open participation.
> **Event Stages**
**24-Hour Grand Finale Hackathon**
January 29–30, 2027
Participants will pitch their ideas, refine them with mentor support, and battle it out in the intense 24-hour finale to build impactful, real-world solutions.
> **Prize Pool**
Innerve 11 boasts an extraordinary **₹12,00,000+ prize pool**, offering:
- Cash prizes for the top-performing teams
- Premium merchandise and exclusive Innerve goodies
- Special sponsor-provided benefits, credits, and services
- Additional cash rewards for solving **Custom Sponsor Problem Statements**, worth up to **₹15,000 each**
> **Themes & Challenges**
This edition features **nine exciting themes**, including two newly introduced domains, empowering participants to innovate across multiple fronts:
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Defence Systems
- Healthcare
- FinTech
- Cybersecurity
- EduTech
- Game Development
- AR/VR
- Logistics
Participants may also explore **Open Innovation**, submitting any hardware or software solution that pushes boundaries.
> **What Participants Get**
**Free Food**
Complimentary meals provided to all hackathon finalists.
**Zero Registration Fee**
Completely free for all participants, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
**Real-World Exposure**
Solve industry-backed challenges from leading sponsors and gain hands-on experience building practical solutions.
> **Prizes & Rewards**
**Winner — ₹1,25,000**
Crowned the ultimate innovator team with unmatched opportunities!
**First Runner-Up — ₹75,000**
Rising tech stars stealing the spotlight!
**Second Runner-Up — ₹50,000**
Recognized for outstanding tech excellence!
**Ingenious Spark — ₹25,000**
Awarded to a creative team with impactful and smart solutions!
**Visionary Spark — ₹15,000**
Honors future-focused innovation and sharp thinking!
**Custom PS Winners — ₹15,000**
Special prizes for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements!
For any queries, contact us at **innerve@aitpune.edu.in** or call **+91 90123 01175**.
**Sample PPT**
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