Open to Grades 6–11
The Hackathon
Teams of 1–3 students solve an open engineering problem, from abstract to the Grand Finale on 28 November 2026.
Summary
An open problem, solved as a team
Teams receive an open problem, build a working prototype and explain their choices, with mentors guiding the students who do the work.
Who can join
Grades 6–11, in teams of 1–3
- Grades
- 6–11
- Team size
- 1–3 students
- Challenge tracks
- 5, choose one
Three stages
Abstract, prototype video, Grand Finale
Abstract
Up to 500 words. Register by 31 October 2026; shortlist on 4 November 2026.
Prototype Video
Shortlisted teams submit from 5 November 2026 to 14 November 2026. Top 20 per track on 17 November 2026.
Grand Finale
On 28 November 2026, finalise your prototype, demonstrate it and answer the jury.
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Fee
Finalists confirm with one ₹500 payment per team (Team Leader) after 17 November.
Mentoring
Mentors guide; students remain responsible for the solution. Mentoring is not scored.
How teams are judged
We value how you think, solve and build.
- THINK: Diagnose, reason, decide.
- SOLVE: Respond to a new constraint.
- BUILD: Make the solution work.
Key dates
- Registration: 12 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Shortlist: 4 November 2026
- Prototype video: 5 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
- Top 20 per track: 17 November 2026
- Mentoring: 17–24 November 2026
- Grand Finale: 28 November 2026