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.
🚀 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
🔥 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
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
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
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
Present a live demo of their project on 11 April 2026 at 5:30 PM IST
Answer questions from the judging panel
Projects will be evaluated based on:
💡 Innovation & creativity
🛠️ Technical implementation
📈 Scalability and real-world impact
🎤 Quality of presentation and demo
🥇 1st Place: 20,000 Sharp Tokens
🥈 2nd Place: 10,000 Sharp Tokens
🥉 3rd Place: 5,000 Sharp Tokens
Winning teams will receive their Sharp Tokens directly in the wallet address linked to their HackIndia platform account.
🧩 Build real-world, portfolio-ready projects
🧠 Learn from experienced mentors
🏆 Compete for prizes and recognition
🌍 Connect with developers and innovators worldwide