HackIndia has announced the launch of the OpenClaw Hackathon, a global virtual hackathon designed to bring together developers, designers, and innovators to build real-world solutions using emerging technologies.

Hosted on the HackIndia platform, the OpenClaw Hackathon kicked off on March 5, 2026, and invites participants from around the world to collaborate, experiment, and build impactful technology solutions before the registration deadline on March 27, 2026.

The hackathon is positioned as an intensive innovation sprint where teams will design, prototype, and present their projects to a panel of industry experts and technology leaders.

“This isn’t just about building projects,” the organizers say. “It’s about pushing the boundaries of innovation and giving builders a platform to experiment, collaborate, and showcase their ideas to the world.”

A Global Stage for Builders

Unlike traditional hackathons focused on a single campus or region, the OpenClaw Hackathon – HackIndia 2026 is fully virtual and open to participants globally.

Developers, students, designers, and startup builders can participate individually or form teams to build solutions across a range of technology domains.

The hackathon encourages experimentation and creativity while focusing on practical and scalable applications of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, which serves as the primary track for this edition.

Participants will work together during a 24-hour development sprint, building prototypes and demonstrating their ideas through live project demos and final pitching sessions.

Building Solutions Across Emerging Technologies

While the hackathon emphasizes AI innovation, participants can also explore multiple technology domains when building their solutions, including:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Full-Stack and Web Development
Mobile App Development
IoT and Hardware Solutions
Blockchain and Emerging Technologies
UI/UX and Product Innovation

Projects will be evaluated by an expert judging panel based on innovation, technical execution, scalability, and real-world impact.

HackIndia’s Growing Innovation Ecosystem

The OpenClaw Hackathon is part of the broader HackIndia 2026 initiative, which aims to connect universities, developers, and startups through a nationwide series of hackathons and innovation events.

HackIndia has quickly gained traction as a platform for young builders, enabling thousands of participants to collaborate, build prototypes, and gain exposure to industry mentors and technology leaders.

With hackathons across multiple regions and themes, the initiative is helping to create a distributed innovation ecosystem where students and developers can experiment with new ideas and turn them into real products.

Pushing the Builder Movement Forward

Events like the OpenClaw Hackathon highlight the growing interest in hands-on innovation programs that teach developers to learn by building.

By combining mentorship, competition, and collaboration, the event provides participants with a unique opportunity to gain experience, connect with peers, and showcase their technical creativity.

As the HackIndia ecosystem continues to expand, initiatives like OpenClaw are helping nurture a new generation of developers and innovators shaping the future of technology.

Learn more or register for the OpenClaw Hackathon:

https://hackindia.org/2026/mar/openclaw-hackathon-hackindia