Part of the growing HackIndia innovation ecosystem, the event will bring together passionate student developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across South India to collaborate, build prototypes, and present their ideas to an expert judging panel.

The hackathon is designed as a 24-hour innovation sprint, where teams will work intensively to create practical and scalable solutions to real-world challenges while receiving mentorship from experienced technologists and industry leaders.

A Platform for South India’s Next Generation of Innovators

HackIndia Spark-3 – South India Region aims to strengthen the developer and startup ecosystem in the region by providing a platform for young innovators to experiment with new ideas, collaborate with peers, and turn concepts into working products.

Participants will work in teams to design and build solutions across emerging technology domains, including Artificial Intelligence, software development, and product innovation. Their projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on innovation, technical execution, and potential real-world impact.

The event will also give students and developers an opportunity to network with mentors, technology experts, and fellow innovators, fostering collaboration and learning.

Part of the Growing HackIndia 2026 Innovation Movement

HackIndia has rapidly evolved into one of the most exciting student hackathon ecosystems in India, connecting universities, developers, and technology communities through a series of regional hackathons known as the HackIndia Sparks.

Each Spark event acts as a regional innovation hub, enabling students to gain hands-on experience building real-world technology solutions while collaborating with teams from different colleges and universities.

The broader HackIndia platform connects thousands of developers and students across the country, helping companies and institutions engage with a large network of innovators and builders.

With HackIndia Spark-3, the movement continues to expand across South India, empowering the next generation of engineers and developers to build impactful technology solutions.

Opportunities for Student Developers and Builders

Participants joining the HackIndia Spark-3 South India hackathon can expect to:

Build real-world, portfolio-ready projects
Gain mentorship from industry experts
Collaborate with developers from multiple colleges
Present innovative ideas to a professional judging panel
Connect with the growing HackIndia builder community

Events like these provide students with practical experience and exposure to the fast-growing innovation ecosystem around AI, software development, and emerging technologies.

How to Participate

Students and developers interested in joining the HackIndia Spark-3 – South India Region hackathon can learn more and register through the official event page.

Event Page:
https://hackindia.org/2026/mar/hackindia-spark-3-south-india-region