Upcoming Hackathons in India 2026
Looking for upcoming hackathons in India? This is the most comprehensive and regularly updated list of hackathons happening in 2026. Whether you are a student, working professional, or startup founder – there is a hackathon for you.
Currently Open for Registration
Health-a-thon 2026 (Aug – Sep 2026)
India’s first doctor and technology health hackathon. Co-create AI solutions for Cancer, Diabetes, and Maternal Health. Organized by IIT Bombay KCDH, Koita Foundation, FOGSI, National Cancer Grid, and RSSDI.
Open to: Doctors, medical students, engineers, health-tech startups
Register for Health-a-thon 2026
Build with AI (Jun – Aug 2026)
Build AI-powered solutions using any framework. Open to all developers and innovators across India. Fully online participation.
TechQuest by iQOO x Reskilll (Aug 2026)
An exclusive in-person event: be among the first to see the upcoming iQOO Z series phone, then join TechQuest – a hands-on AI workshop where teams of 3 build and ship an Android app on the same day, demoing it live on an iQOO device.
Cities: Pune & Hyderabad (Aug 9) | Bengaluru & Chennai (Aug 16)
Format: Offline, free to attend, teams of 3
SahAI for Shiksha 2026 (May – Jul 2026)
Wadhwani AI x Reskilll hackathon focused on AI in education. Build solutions that improve learning outcomes for Indian students.
Register for SahAI for Shiksha
iQOO City Battles 2026 (Aug-Sept)
India’s first phone-first AI hackathon. 30-hour battles in 4 cities. Build with on-device AI on the Snapdragon NPU. Rs 40L total prize pool. Free iQOO flagship phone for every participant.
Format: 30 hours, Red Light (phone only) / Green Light (both devices), teams of 1-3
Register for iQOO City Battles
How to Find Hackathons That Match You
- Browse all hackathons – complete listing updated daily
- Hackathons for students – beginner-friendly events
- AI hackathons – ML, GenAI, agentic AI events
- Hackathons in Delhi NCR
- Hackathons in Bangalore
- Hackathons in Tamil Nadu
Tips for First-Time Participants
- Start with online hackathons – no travel, participate from home
- Form a team of 3-4 – mix different skills (frontend, backend, design, domain)
- Focus on the demo – judges care about what works, not perfect code
- Use AI tools – Claude, Cursor, Copilot can help you build 3x faster
- Read the problem statements carefully – solve what is asked, not what you assume
What Hackathons Offer
- Cash prizes (ranging from 10K to 10 Lakh+)
- Internship and job opportunities
- Certificates for your resume
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Cloud credits and software tools
- Networking with like-minded builders
Stay Updated
New hackathons are added to Reskilll every week. View all 2026 hackathons or browse the complete list.