Win Amazing Prizes

Compete for cash prizes, internships, startup opportunities, and recognition. HackIndia rewards innovation, creativity, and impact.

Total Prize Pool

₹15+ Lakhs

Plus internships, startup support, and exclusive opportunities worth much more!

Prize Categories

Multiple ways to win! Compete in overall rankings and specialized tracks.

Grand Prize

1st Place₹5,00,000

Internship opportunities + Mentorship

2nd Place₹3,00,000

Startup credits + Recognition

3rd Place₹1,50,000

Premium tools access

Track Prizes

AI/ML Track₹1,00,000

Cloud credits + API access

Web3 Track₹1,00,000

Blockchain resources

Sustainability₹1,00,000

Impact accelerator access

Special Awards

Best Innovation₹50,000

Patent filing support

Best Presentation₹30,000

Communication coaching

Best Social Impact₹50,000

NGO partnerships

Beyond Cash Prizes

Our sponsors and partners offer exclusive opportunities and resources to help you succeed.

Major Tech Companies

Interview fast-tracks
Internship opportunities
Pre-placement offers
Industry mentorship

Startup Partners

Incubation opportunities
Seed funding access
Business mentorship
Networking events

Platform Partners

Cloud credits worth ₹50K
API access & tools
Premium subscriptions
Learning resources

What You'll Gain

Every participant gets value, winners get extraordinary opportunities.

Cash Prizes

Total prize pool of ₹15+ Lakhs across multiple categories and tracks

Internships

Pre-placement and internship opportunities with leading tech companies

Recognition

Certificates, media coverage, and portfolio-building opportunities

Mentorship

Connect with industry leaders and get guidance for your projects

Resources

Access to premium tools, cloud credits, and development resources

Startup Support

Incubation access, seed funding opportunities, and business mentorship

Eligibility & Rules

Who Can Win?

• All registered participants are eligible for prizes
• Teams must submit their projects before the deadline
• Projects must be original work created during the hackathon
• Teams must present their projects to judges

Judging Criteria

• Innovation (30%): Originality and creativity of the solution
• Technical Complexity (25%): Skill and sophistication in implementation
• Impact (25%): Potential real-world value and scalability
• Presentation (20%): Clarity and effectiveness of the pitch

Prize Distribution

• Winners announced at closing ceremony
• Cash prizes transferred within 30 days
• Certificates and trophies provided on-site
• Partnership opportunities connected after event