Hackathon to Solve India's Garbage Problem

Hackathon to Solve India's Garbage Problem: India generates over 150,000 tonnes of waste every day, and much of it ends up on streets, in drains, and in open dumps. It's a challenge that affects public health, quality of life, and the environment at a massive scale, and it needs bold, innovative solutions. That's where you come in. The AI First Product Builder Hackathon 2026 is a free, nationwide, virtual hackathon where you use AI to build a cleaner Bharat: building AI-first software and hardware products that tackle India's garbage problem head-on. Why Participate? Work on a real-world problem that impacts millions. Build AI-powered solutions with genuine impact. Showcase your skills on a national platform. Win medals and certificates. Add a resume-worthy, impactful project to your portfolio. What Can You Build? Pick one of six tracks or combine them: civic education, street action, waste collection & segregation, drain monitoring, recycling & circular economy, or hardware & IoT. Software, hardware, or both. Who Can Join? Everyone - you compete only within your division, judged fairly against peers: High School · College · Others (professionals & graduates). Key Details: Registration opens: 20 July 2026 Submission deadline: 10 October 2026, 8:00 PM IST Results: 17 October 2026 Free · Virtual · Solo or teams of up to 2 Build something India actually needs.