11 February, 2026 (Last Updated)

Upcoming Hackathons in India

As February 2026 approaches, it’s time to gear up for some of the most exciting hackathons happening in India. If you’re into coding, brainstorming, and maybe a bit of friendly competition, you’re going to love what’s coming up. In

In this blog, we’re excited to guide you through the most-awaited online hackathons in India for February 2026. So, grab your laptops, rally your team, and let’s dive into the world of creativity and coding!

Overview of Upcoming Hackathons in India

Here’s an overview of hackathons happening in India this month:

S.No.	Hackathon	Registration Deadline	First Prize	Registration Link
1	Hackergal’s 15th National Hackathon	Online	National-level participation certificate	Register here
2	Codecure – AI	Online	Cash prizes and trophies	Register here
3	MoveFWD – Phase II	Online	₹1,75,000	Register here
4	Bincom Hackathon	Online	Competitive prizes for top solutions	Register here
5	MetaCode	Online	₹40,000	Register here
6	The Insight Tinalerm	Online	₹13,000	Register here
7	Google Cloud Gen AI	Online	$10,000 per cohort	Register here
8	Kuberns AI	Online	$10,000	Register here
9	FrostHack – Xpecto’26	Online	Cash prizes (as per event announcements)	Register here
10	Score 2 Green 2026	₹13,000	₹8,000	Register here

Upcoming Hackathons in India in February

Below is the list of upcoming hackathons in India in February 2026:

1. Hackergal’s 15th National Hackathon

Hackergal’s 15th National Hackathon is a nationwide online coding event bringing together girls* and gender-diverse learners in Grades 6–9 across Canada to build digital stories that spark change. Celebrating its 15th edition, the hackathon focuses on creativity, coding, and community impact through a theme-based challenge revealed on the event day.

Participants will collaborate virtually to design interactive content such as websites, blogs, and digital storytelling projects while building essential digital and problem-solving skills.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To empower girls* and gender-diverse learners to build creative digital storytelling projects that inspire change through coding

Organiser: Hackergal

Eligibility:

Grades 6–9 learners
Girls* and gender-diverse students
Participation through Hackergal Clubs

Duration:

One-day National Hackathon
23 April 2026 (All-day virtual event)

Team Size: Hackergal Club-based participation (group format)

Registration Deadline: 31 March 2026

Start Date: 23 April 2026, 6:30 PM IST (Virtual Kickoff)

Rewards & Recognition:

National-level participation certificate
Opportunity to showcase projects across Canada
Virtual celebration with guest speaker and nationwide community

2. Codecure – AI

Codecure – AI Hackathon is a national-level AI and health-tech hackathon organized as part of the SPIRIT’26 festival at Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University. The hackathon challenges students to build AI-driven healthcare solutions that improve patient care, health literacy, and medical decision-making through practical, prototype-based development.

The event follows a competitive multi-round format where teams design, develop, and present AI-powered health-tech products, gaining exposure to real-world problem statements, expert feedback, and industry-aligned evaluation.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To develop innovative AI-powered health-tech solutions that enhance healthcare delivery, patient engagement, and preventive care.

Organizer: IIT (BHU) Varanasi – SPIRIT’26 Techno-Pharma Conference

Eligibility:

Open to students
Interdisciplinary teams allowed

Duration:

Round 1 (Online Coding & Prototype Development): 31 March – 03 April 2026
Round 2 (Online Final Presentation): 03 April – 04 April 2026

Team Size: 1–4 members

Registration Deadline: 29 March 2026, 6:31 PM IST

Start Date: 31 March 2026

Rewards & Prizes:

Cash prizes and trophies
Participation certificates for all qualified teams
(All prizes and certificates will be released within 10 days after the event)

3. MoveFWD – Phase II

MoveFWD – Phase II (Alkimi) is an online Web3 hackathon hosted by Alkimi, inviting developers to build breakthrough decentralized applications using the Move language on the Sui blockchain. The challenge encourages participants to push the boundaries of DeFi, GameFi, and on-chain innovation by solving real-world Web3 problems through hands-on development.

The hackathon combines learning, live webinars, competitive tasks, and leaderboard-based rewards, offering builders a chance to showcase skills, compete globally, and earn cash prizes along with potential internship opportunities.

A total prize pool of ₹1,75,000.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To build innovative Web3 applications on the Sui blockchain using the Move language, focusing on decentralized finance, gaming, and scalable blockchain solutions.

Organizer: Alkimi Exchange

Eligibility:

Open to all developers
Beginners and experienced Web3 builders welcome

Duration (Submission Phase): 27 January 2026 – 29 March 2026

Team Size: 1–3 members

Registration Deadline: 29 March 2026, 11:55 PM IST

Start Date: 27 January 2026, 7:00 PM IST

Rewards & Prizes:

Total Prize Pool: ₹1,75,000
1st Prize – ₹75,000
2nd Prize – ₹60,000
3rd Prize – ₹40,000
Additional Opportunities:
Web3 Developer Internship opportunities
Leaderboard recognition
Learning through live webinars and community sessions

4. Bincom Hackathon March 2026

Bincom Hackathon March 2026 – Hacking genAI 5.0 is a global generative AI-focused hackathon that challenges participants to build innovative digital solutions within 24 hours using GenAI technologies. The event begins with a virtual kick-off session and continues as a collaborative hackathon experience involving participants, judges, and observers worldwide.

The hackathon welcomes developers, designers, business analysts, project managers, and non-technical contributors, encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration to transform AI-powered ideas into real-world solutions.

The hackathon offers recognition and competitive rewards for winning teams.

Mode: Virtual (Online Kick-off + Global Participation)

Type: Free

Objective: To build innovative digital solutions using Generative AI within a 24-hour collaborative sprint

Organiser: Bincom Dev Center

Eligibility:

Open to developers, designers, business analysts, project managers, and tech enthusiasts
Participants can join as:
Participant
Community Judge
Observer

Duration:

Virtual Kick-off: 20 March 2026 (10:30 PM IST) – 21 March 2026 (12:30 AM IST)
Main Hackathon: 24-hour build sprint (post kick-off)

Team Size: Flexible (Multidisciplinary teams encouraged)

Registration Deadline: before 20 March 2026

Start Date: 20 March 2026 (Kick-off Event)

Rewards & Recognition:

Competitive prizes for top solutions
Community judging recognition
Networking opportunities
Certificates (as announced by organizers)

5. MetaCode

MetaCode is a competitive programming event organized as part of COMPOSIT 31st Edition at IIT Kharagpur. The competition blends algorithmic problem-solving with applications in computer science and materials innovation, testing participants through an online aptitude round followed by an offline coding finale at the IIT Kharagpur campus.

The total prize pool is worth ₹40,000, along with medals and certificates for top performers and finalists.

Mode: Hybrid (Online Aptitude Round + Offline Final at IIT Kharagpur)

Type: Free

Objective: To evaluate participants on computational thinking, DSA skills, aptitude, and algorithmic efficiency through multi-stage competitive programming rounds.

Organiser: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur – COMPOSIT 31st Edition

Eligibility:

Open to all participants
Individual participation only

Duration:

Round 1 (Online Aptitude Quiz): 27–28 February 2026
Round 2 (Offline Coding Final): 27–29 March 2026

Team Size: Individual Participation

Registration Deadline: 11 April 2026, 10:00 PM IST

Start Date: 27 February 2026 (Online Aptitude Round)

Rewards & Prizes:

Total Prize Pool: ₹40,000
Top 3: Cash prizes + Medals + Certificates
Top 5: Medals + Certificates
Final Round Qualifiers: Participation Certificates

6. The Insight Tinalerm

The Insight Terminal (Data Dominion) is a data analytics challenge under Corporenza 2026, organized by Inspiria Knowledge Campus. This event focuses on transforming raw datasets into meaningful, structured, and insight-driven dashboards using Google Sheets. Participants are evaluated on analytical accuracy, clarity of insights, logical structuring, and effective presentation.

The total prize pool is ₹13,000, along with certificates for winners and participants.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To assess participants’ ability to analyze datasets and present actionable insights through structured dashboards created in Google Sheets.

Organiser: Inspiria Knowledge Campus (Corporenza 2026)

Eligibility:

Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Law, Medical and other streams
Individual or team participation allowed

Duration:

Data Sheet Release: 48 hours before the event
Presentation Round: On event day
Presentation Time: 5 minutes
Q&A Round: 3 minutes

Team Size: 1–2 Members

Registration Deadline: 12 March 2026, 11:00 PM IST

Start Date: March 2026 (Exact event date as per official schedule)

Rewards & Prizes:

Total Prize Pool: ₹13,000
1st Prize: ₹8,000 + Certificate
2nd Prize: ₹5,000 + Certificate
Participation Certificates for all

7. Google Cloud Gen AI Academy APAC 2026

Google Cloud Gen AI Academy APAC 2026 is a premier, challenge-based learning and hackathon program designed to upskill developers and technical professionals across the APAC region in Generative AI on Google Cloud. The academy runs across three progressive cohorts, followed by a Grand Hackathon, enabling participants to learn, build, and deploy production-ready AI solutions using enterprise-grade Google Cloud tools.

Participants follow a structured “Learn → Challenge → Build” journey that includes workshops, hands-on codelabs, assessments, project submissions, and a cohort-specific hackathon.

Participants can win up to $10,000 in cash prizes per cohort, along with certificates and exclusive recognition.

Mode: Online (APAC Region)

Type: Free

Objective: To upskill developers in Generative AI on Google Cloud through structured learning, hands-on projects, and competitive cohort-based hackathons.

Organiser: Google Cloud (APAC Edition) in collaboration with Hack2Skill

Eligibility:

Working professionals
Startups
Innovators and developers across APAC
Minimum age: 18 years

Duration:

Cohort 1: Jan – Mar 2026
Cohort 2: Apr – Jun 2026
Cohort 3: Jul – Sep 2026
Grand Hackathon: Oct – Dec 2026

Team Size:

Cohort learning: Individual participation
Cohort Hackathon: Team-based (as per cohort rules)

Registration Deadline: Registrations open (rolling as per cohort schedule)

Start Date: January 2026 (Cohort 1 begins)

Rewards & Recognition:

Cash Prizes: Up to $10,000 per cohort
Gen AI Master Certificate (on completing required track actions)
Exclusive Goodies
Graduation Ceremony Recognition
Top 100 Hackathon Performers invited to Gen AI Elite Club (Alumni Network)
Regional Showcase in Grand Hackathon
Grand Hackathon:
Top performers from all cohorts and new challengers compete on a single APAC stage.
Focus on solving high-impact, real-world AI problems using Google Cloud technologies.

8. Kuberns AI Portfolio Hackathon 2026

Kuberns AI Portfolio Hackathon 2026 is a global, deployment-focused online hackathon hosted by Marwadi University, aimed at encouraging developers to ship real, live, production-ready portfolio websites powered by AI.

Unlike idea-based hackathons, this challenge focuses purely on execution and deployment. Participants must deploy their personal portfolio on the Kuberns AI platform, showcase proof of deployment, and share their work publicly. The hackathon rewards genuine builders with cash prizes worth $10,000, placement opportunities up to ₹10 LPA, certifications, and long-term visibility through official Kuberns channels.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To encourage developers to deploy live, AI-powered portfolio websites, validate real-world deployment skills, and showcase production-ready work publicly.

Organizer: Marwadi University

Eligibility:

Open to students, freelancers, and working professionals
All backgrounds and experience levels allowed
Global participation
Inter-college participation allowed

Duration: 30 days

Team Size: Individual participation only

Registration & Submission Deadline: 5 March 2026, 11:46 PM IST

Start Date: 3 February 2026

Rewards & Recognition:

• Top 5 Portfolios:
– Share of $10,000 prize pool
– Pre-Placement Interviews
– Full-time job opportunities up to ₹10 LPA

• Top 30 Portfolios (2026):
– Permanent feature on Kuberns LinkedIn & X profiles

• Top 100 Valid Submissions:
– Amazon Pay Gift Cards

• All Valid Participants:
– Certificate of Completion (Certified Portfolio – 2026)
– Verifiable certification ID

9. FrostHack – Xpecto’26

FrostHack – Xpecto’26 is an online hackathon organized as part of the Xpecto 2026 festival at Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, inviting students to design and build innovative tech solutions across modern development domains. The event encourages solo innovators and teams to collaborate, experiment with emerging technologies, and turn ideas into working projects through a structured, multi-round submission process.

The hackathon focuses on creativity, technical execution, and real-world applicability, giving participants a competitive platform to showcase skills, learn collaboratively, and gain recognition.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To foster innovation by enabling participants to build practical, technology-driven solutions across diverse modern tech domains.

Organizer: Xpecto 2026, IIT Mandi

Eligibility:

Open to all students
Interdisciplinary participation allowed

Duration:

Round 1 – Idea Submission: Project idea, tech stack, and implementation plan
Round 2 – Mid-Project Submission: Progress updates via repository link
Final Submission: Code repository, presentation, and short demo video

Team Size: 1–4 members

Registration Deadline: 02 March 2026

Start Date: 02 March 2026

Rewards & Recognition:

Cash prizes (as per event announcements)
Certificates and recognition
Potential internship and learning opportunities

10. Score 2 Green 2026

Score 2 Green 2026 is a sustainability and circular economy hackathon organised under the Perspective Richter 10 Festival by the Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad. The event brings together young innovators to solve real-world environmental challenges through practical, scalable, and impact-driven solutions.

Participants analyse sustainability issues, design strategic models, and propose implementable solutions focused on waste reduction, resource optimisation, and responsible production—balancing environmental responsibility with economic viability.

The total prize pool is ₹8,000, along with certificates for winners and participants.

Mode: Online

Type: Free

Objective: To develop innovative and implementable solutions addressing sustainability and circular economy challenges through strategic thinking and collaboration.

Organiser: Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad – Perspective Richter 10

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students
Postgraduate students
Management students
Freshers

Team Size: 4 – 6 members

Registration Deadline: 28 February 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Start Date: As per official festival schedule (details shared with registered teams)

Duration: As per event timeline under Perspective Richter 10

Rewards & Prizes:

Winner: ₹5,000 + Certificate
Runner-up: ₹3,000 + Certificate
Participation Certificates for all eligible teams

Final Words

We hope this article helps you to identify upcoming hackathons in India in February 2026. These events are your ticket to the latest in tech, networking, and of course, some serious coding.

Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to bring your A-game. So, let’s get right into it and see what hackathons in India have to offer!

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FAQs

1. When and where are the next hackathons happening in India?

The next hackathons in India in February are:

Hackergal’s 15th National Hackathon
Codecure – AI
MoveFWD – Phase II
Bincom Hackathon

Check platforms like HackerEarth for specific dates and themes.

2. How can I register for a hackathon event in India?

Registration can be done online through the event’s official website or platforms like HackerEarth. Usually, you’ll need to fill out a form and sometimes submit a project proposal.

3. Are there any specific eligibility criteria to participate in these hackathons?

Eligibility varies by event. Some are open to all, while others may require a background in data science, blockchain, or other specialized fields.

4. What are the typical duration and format of hackathons in India?

Most hackathons last between 24 to 48 hours and are conducted online. They usually involve team-based problem-solving and coding tasks.

5. Do I need to have a technical background to participate?

No, while a technical background is often beneficial, some hackathons welcome participants with diverse skills, including design and business strategy.

6. Are there any famous or notable hackathons in India that I should keep an eye on?

Hackathons like the Hackergal’s 15th National Hackathon and Codecure – AI are gaining prominence. Keep an eye on tech community forums for updates.

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