Tejas India Hackathon 2026

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.