Social Impact Hackathon 2026

From Problem → Prototype → Impact 10–11 October 2026 | 100% Online | Free to Participate What if your next great idea started with a problem worth solving? The Social Impact Hackathon 2026 by Cloud Counselage and Industry Academia Community (IAC) brings together students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers to identify meaningful real-world problems, develop innovative solutions, and build prototypes that can create measurable social impact. This is not just about building something technically impressive. It is about understanding the problem, identifying the people affected, thinking differently, building a solution, and exploring how that solution can create meaningful impact. Who Can Participate? The hackathon is open to: Students Working Professionals Entrepreneurs Other interested participants You can participate individually or as a team. Team Size: 2–5 members, including the Team Leader. Teams can also be formed across different colleges, universities, organisations, or companies. What Will You Work On? The challenge areas and themes will be revealed during the Kickoff Session on 10 October 2026. Participants are encouraged to join the Kickoff Session to understand: The challenge areas The hackathon process Participation guidelines What you need to build Cash prizes and award opportunities Themes and challenge areas will not be disclosed before the Kickoff. How to Participate Step 1 — Complete the Registration Form Register your participation through the Social Impact Hackathon 2026 registration form. Step 2 — Complete Event Registration After submitting the registration form, you will be redirected to the Social Impact Hackathon 2026 Service Page. Complete the required event registration there. For team participation, the Team Leader should submit the registration form with the details of all team members and share the Service Page with the team. Step 3 — Join the Kickoff Session Join the Kickoff Session on 10 October 2026 to discover the challenge areas, themes, cash prizes, and the hackathon process. Step 4 — Build for Impact Understand the challenge. Develop your solution. Build your prototype. Create meaningful impact. Participation Highlights 100% Online Free to Participate Individual & Team Participation Teams of up to 5 members Cross-college and cross-organization teams allowed Challenge areas revealed at Kickoff Cash prizes and award opportunities revealed at Kickoff Opportunity to take an idea from Problem → Prototype → Impact Important Guidelines Participants must provide accurate and active contact details. Team Leaders are responsible for submitting team details correctly. Maximum team size is 5 members. Participants must follow the official Social Impact Hackathon 2026 Terms & Conditions and participation guidelines. Solutions should be original and developed in accordance with the event's intellectual property and responsible technology requirements. Event Details Event: Social Impact Hackathon 2026 Dates: 10–11 October 2026 Mode: 100% Online Participation: Free Kickoff Session: 10 October 2026 Themes & Challenge Areas: Revealed at Kickoff Cash Prizes: Revealed at Kickoff Ready to Build for Impact? Register now. Join the Kickoff. Discover the Challenge. Build your Solution. Problem → Prototype → Impact