Innerve X

Key Highlights:

Event Stages:

• Online Idea Presentation Round: December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026
• 24-Hour Grand Finale: January 30 - 31st, 2026

Prize Pool:

• ₹12 Lacs+ in cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, goodies, and premium services from sponsors.
• Additional rewards for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements.

Themes and Challenges:

This year features nine themes including two newly added areas:

• Web3 & Blockchain
• Defence Systems
• Healthcare
• FinTech
• Cybersecurity
• EduTech
• Game Development
• AR/VR
• Logistics

Open innovation is also encouraged; participants can submit any hardware/software projects.

Participants information:

• Zero Registration Fee: Accessible to all, reinforcing inclusivity.
• Free Food : Complimentary meals for all participants.
• Free Stay: Complimentary accommodation from the night before the hackathon until the event concludes.
• No Travel Reimbursement: Participants must manage their own travel expenses.

Core Values: Ethics and Excellence:

• Inspired by the core values of the Indian Army: innovation grounded in responsibility and integrity.
• Innerve X is proudly hosted at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology, an institution renowned for its discipline and values-focused education.

Networking and Career Opportunities:

• Showcase your abilities to industry leaders.
• Interact with expert speakers and mentors.
• Work on real-world sponsor-based challenges for practical experience.
• Access of exclusive internship and job opportunities.

A Growing Legacy:

• Innerve 8: 8,000+ students from IITs, NITs, and BITS participated.
• Innerve 9: Participation of 10,000+ students and teams, setting new benchmarks in student-driven innovation.
• Innerve 10: Expected participation of 12,000+ participants across the country.