OpenClaw Hackathon – HackIndia 2026 is a global virtual innovation sprint that brings together passionate student developers, designers, and problem-solvers from around the world.

This 24-hour hackathon challenges participants to build practical and scalable solutions to real-world problems. Teams will collaborate, develop working prototypes, and present their ideas to an expert panel of judges.

This isn’t just a competition - it’s a platform to build, experiment, innovate, and push your limits.

Timeline⌛

🚀 Hackathon Begins: 5 March 2026

📦 Project Submission Deadline: 26 March 2026 - 5:30 PM IST

📧 Finalists Notification: Selected teams will receive an email.

🎤 Final Showdown: 11 April 2026

📢 Results Announcement: 13 April 2026 via HackIndia official social media

What to Expect⚡

🔥 High-intensity development sprint

🌍 Real-world problem solving

🧠 Mentorship from industry experts

🤝 Collaboration with builders

🎤 Live demos and pitching during finals

🌐 Networking with developers and innovators

Tracks & Domains💻

Participants can build projects in areas such as:

🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

🌐 Full-Stack & Web Development

📱 Mobile App Development

📡 IoT & Hardware Solutions

⛓️ Blockchain & Emerging Technologies

🎨 UI/UX & Product Innovation

Who Can Participate👨‍💻

OpenClaw Hackathon is open to builders from all backgrounds, including:

🎓 Students (UG & PG)

💻 Developers, designers, and engineers

🚀 Startup founders and innovators

👥 Individuals or teams

🔬 Anyone passionate about building technology solutions

Submission Format📫

All teams must submit their project before 26 March 2026 - 5:30 PM IST.

Submission requirements:

🗂️ Commit your complete project code to the GitHub repository provided by HackIndia

🎥 Include a 2-minute demo video explaining the project and its functionality

Final Showdown🎤

Present a live demo of their project on 11 April 2026 at 5:30 PM IST
Answer questions from the judging panel

Judging Criteria🏆

Projects will be evaluated based on:

💡 Innovation & creativity

🛠️ Technical implementation

📈 Scalability and real-world impact

🎤 Quality of presentation and demo

Prizes🎁

🥇 1st Place: 20,000 Sharp Tokens

🥈 2nd Place: 10,000 Sharp Tokens

🥉 3rd Place: 5,000 Sharp Tokens

Prize Distribution💰

Winning teams will receive their Sharp Tokens directly in the wallet address linked to their HackIndia platform account.

Why Participate🤔

🧩 Build real-world, portfolio-ready projects

🧠 Learn from experienced mentors

🏆 Compete for prizes and recognition

🌍 Connect with developers and innovators worldwide