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INDIA RUNS 2026 – Build What Next India Runs On
INDIA RUNS 2026 is one of India's largest innovation and AI hackathons, bringing together developers, creators, entrepreneurs, designers, and problem-solvers to build impactful solutions for real-world challenges.
With a prize pool exceeding ₹50,00,000, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, collaborate with talented individuals, receive mentorship from industry experts, and compete on a national stage.
Whether you're an experienced developer, a first-time hacker, a designer, or someone with a great idea, INDIA RUNS provides a platform to turn your vision into reality.
Why Participate?- 🏆 ₹50,00,000+ Prize Pool
- 🤖 AI & Innovation Focus
- 🌎 Open to Participants Across India
- 🎯 Real-World Problem Statements
- 👨🏫 Industry Mentorship
- 🤝 Networking Opportunities
- 🚀 Career & Startup Exposure
Requirements
Participants are expected to build innovative solutions that solve meaningful real-world problems.
Projects may include:
- AI Applications
- Productivity Tools
- Web Applications
- Mobile Applications
- Automation Solutions
- Creator Economy Tools
- Education Technology
- Health Technology
- FinTech Solutions
- Social Impact Projects
- Open Innovation Projects
Participants are encouraged to focus on originality, usability, scalability, and impact.
What to SubmitEach submission should include:
- Project Name
- Project Description
- Team Information
- Demo Video (Recommended)
- GitHub Repository (If Applicable)
- Live Demo Link (If Available)
- Problem Statement & Solution Overview
- Technology Stack Used
Incomplete submissions may not be considered for evaluation.
Rules DatesRegistration and submission timelines will follow the official INDIA RUNS 2026 schedule.
Participants are advised to monitor official announcements for updates regarding deadlines, judging rounds, and final presentations.
Eligibility- Open to students and eligible participants as per official INDIA RUNS guidelines.
- Individual and team participation permitted.
- No prior hackathon experience required.
- Participants must comply with all event rules and code of conduct.
- All projects must be original work.
- Participants may use open-source tools and frameworks.
- Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
- Submissions must be made before the final deadline.
- Teams are responsible for ensuring project ownership and compliance.
Participants will compete for a total prize pool exceeding:
🏆 ₹50,00,000+
Additional rewards, recognition opportunities, certificates, and exclusive benefits may be announced by the organizers.
Judging Criteria and Winner SelectionProjects will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation & Creativity
- Technical Implementation
- Real-World Impact
- User Experience
- Scalability
- Presentation & Demonstration
Judges' decisions will be final.
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