TEJAS INDIA HACKATHON 2026:
Overview:
TEJAS INDIA HACKATHON 2026 is a national-level 8-hour hackathon organized in association with the District Industries Centre, Sheikhpura, bringing together students, innovators, developers, and problem-solvers from across India.
Hackathon Date: 18 September 2026.
Idea Submission Deadline: 13 September 2026.
Final Shortlisting: Top 15 Teams.
Hackathon Duration: 8 Hours.
Domains:
Sustainable Development: Solutions promoting clean energy, waste management, water conservation, and climate action.
FinTech: Innovative financial solutions for inclusion, digital payments, lending, and wealth management.
E-Commerce: Platforms and tools transforming online shopping, logistics, customer experience, and digital marketplaces.
Agriculture: Smart farming, agri-tech, supply chain optimization, and sustainable livelihood solutions for farmers.
Drone Tech: Drone-based solutions for mapping, monitoring, delivery, and agricultural applications.
Modern Healthcare: Digital health, telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and affordable healthcare solutions.
Smart Education: EdTech solutions improving access to quality education, digital learning, and skill development.
Circular Economy: Innovations in recycling, upcycling, resource efficiency, and sustainable business models.
Open Innovation: Breakthrough ideas in AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
Bihar Tourism: Creative solutions to promote tourism, heritage, culture, and local experiences in Bihar.
Selection Process:
Participants will submit their innovative idea under any one of the 10 domains.
Ideas will be evaluated based on Innovation & Originality, Problem Relevance, Feasibility & Practical Implementation, Potential Impact, and Scalability & Future Potential.
The Top 15 Teams will be shortlisted based on the submitted ideas.
Shortlisted teams will participate in the 8-hour final hackathon on 18 September 2026.
Teams will develop, implement, and present their proposed solutions during the final hackathon.
Benefits:
Free refreshments and food during the hackathon.
Participation certificate.
Mentorship and expert guidance.
Networking opportunities.
Opportunity to showcase innovative solutions.
Chance to compete for exciting prizes.
Prizes & Recognition:Top 3 Winning Teams:
Top prizes.
Medals.
Cash prizes.
Certificates and recognition.
Other Selected Teams:
Participation certificates.
Recognition for their participation.
Networking and learning opportunities.
Eligibility:
Students from Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Management, and other disciplines can participate.
Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovative problem-solvers are welcome to participate.
Participants should be passionate about technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving.
Event Details:
Final Hackathon: 18 September 2026.
Duration: 8 Hours.
Final Teams: Top 15.
Organized in association with the District Industries Centre, Sheikhpura, Government of Bihar.
Submission Deadline:
The content mentions both 13 September 2026 and 10 September 2026 as the idea submission deadline. Please verify the correct deadline with the organizing team.