08/12/2025
📢 Hack for Social Cause 2026 – National Hackathon by MoYAS & IIT Bombay
Free Registration | Prizes up to ₹75,000 | Youth 18–29 | Student Teams
Hack for Social Cause (HSC) 2026 is a national-level technology innovation challenge launched under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD). This program empowers Indian youth (18–29 years) to build scalable, tech-driven solutions for major social problems — with mentorship from IIT Bombay.
If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and nation-building, this is a golden opportunity.
👉 Register Here: https://mybharat.gov.in/pages/hack_social
(Registration is FREE)
🌟 Why Participate?
This is more than a hackathon — it’s a national movement.
Participants get:
✔ Build real-world solutions for social impact
✔ Work with expert mentors from IIT Bombay & state institutions
✔ Hands-on innovation and prototype development experience
✔ National recognition & certificates
✔ Strengthened leadership, teamwork, and technical skills
✔ Opportunity to contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
🧩 Program Structure – 4 Stage Selection
Stage 1: Institutional Hackathon
Each college conducts an internal hackathon → selects 1 winning team.
Stage 2: State-Level Hackathon
Shortlisted teams receive expert mentoring and pitch to a state jury → Top 3 teams/state selected.
Stage 3: IIT Bombay Screening
IIT Bombay selects 1 finalist per State/UT → 36 National Finalists.
Stage 4: National Showcase – New Delhi
Grand national presentations at VBYLD 2026 → Top 5 national winners awarded.
🌍 Themes / Problem Areas
Choose from 8 national impact areas:
Rural Development & Livelihoods
Education & Skill Development
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Governance & Civic Tech
Environment & Sustainability
Digital Inclusion
AI, GIS & Emerging Technologies
Disaster Mitigation & Resilience
State/community-specific problems are encouraged.
👥 Eligibility
You can apply if:
You are an Indian Citizen
Age 18–29 years (as of 1 Sept 2025)
Studying in an AISHE-registered institution
Team of maximum 3 students from the same institution
All team members must register individually
At least one female member preferred
Interdisciplinary teams encouraged
📌 Required Submissions
Teams must prepare:
Problem statement + beneficiary analysis
Detailed solution concept
Technology stack + architecture
Working prototype (GitHub/GitLab link)
3–5 min demo video (min 720p)
Team roles & details
🗓 Important Dates (Tentative)
Oct 27 – Nov 5, 2025: Institution onboarding
Oct – Nov 9, 2025: College-level hackathons
Dec 15–17, 2025: State-level hackathons
Dec 19–22, 2025: IIT Bombay Screening
Jan 10–12, 2026: National Showcase, New Delhi
🏆 Awards & Benefits
Top 5 National Winners receive:
🥇 1st Prize – ₹75,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹50,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹25,000
🏅 4th Prize – ₹15,000
🏅 5th Prize – ₹15,000
Additional benefits:
Certificate of Excellence for National Finalists
₹5,000 prototype development grant
IIT Bombay mentorship
Startup India & incubation support
National exhibition & media visibility
Networking with policymakers
💡 Intellectual Property
All IPR remains with participants
Code must be open-source
Organizers may use content only for academic/promotional display
🔗 Official Link
Register Now: https://mybharat.gov.in/pages/hack_social
Technical Support: https://mybharat.gov.in/support
🌟 Final Note
Hack for Social Cause 2026 is a chance to become a young innovator and nation-builder. If you believe your ideas can create real change, don’t miss this opportunity.
My Bharat is an online Youth Leadership and Social Engagement Platform that aims to empower and engage youth to become leaders and active citizens in their communities.
