Innovik 6.0 – International Hackathon 2026

About the Hackathon: INNOVIK 6.0 is Central India's First International Hackathon, bringing together students, developers, researchers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges using Agentic AI and emerging technologies. The hackathon is  organized by Vikrant Group of Institutions, Indore, in collaboration with Shekunj Education. Participants will work on innovative solutions under the theme "Agentic AI for Smart Solutions", receive mentorship from industry experts, build working prototypes, and present their ideas before an expert jury. Theme: Agentic AI for Smart Solutions Eligibility: Open to students from colleges and universities. Team size: 1–4 members. At least one female member is mandatory in every team. Inter-college and interdisciplinary teams are allowed. Registration: Registration is free for the online screening round. Final Registration (Mandatory) : https://forms.gle/b4RS8Tr62VDHVnpPA Website : https://innovikhack.co.in Hackathon Process: Round 1 – Idea Submission & Screening Teams submit their solution idea based on the published problem statements. Shortlisted teams will qualify for the Grand Finale. Round 2 – Grand Finale Qualified teams will participate in a 24-hour offline hackathon where they will build, test, and present their prototypes before an expert jury. Problem Statements: Participants can choose from multiple industry-focused problem statements related to: Smart Cities Healthcare Education Agriculture Sustainability Finance Cybersecurity Manufacturing Transportation Smart Governance (All solutions should leverage Agentic AI or other emerging technologies.) Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and Creativity Technical Implementation Problem-Solving Approach Feasibility Scalability User Experience Presentation and Demonstration Prize Pool: Total Prize Pool: ₹2,00,000 Winner: ₹80,000 First Runner-up: ₹50,000 Second Runner-up: ₹30,000 Consolation Awards Certificates for all finalists Facilities: High-Speed Internet Dedicated Workspace Food & Refreshments Technical Mentorship Industry Expert Sessions Certificates for Participants Networking Opportunities Rules: One registration per team. Maximum four members per team. Team members cannot be changed after final selection. Teams must submit original work. Plagiarism or use of unfair means will lead to immediate disqualification. Decisions of the organizing committee and jury will be final. Note: A registration fee of ₹2,500 per team is applicable only after your PPT/Idea is shortlisted. No payment is required at the time of registration.