📌 About the Event

Can your team build the next breakthrough 5G solution for India and receive funding to make it real?

The 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026 is organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, as part of its national 5G use case development initiative. It invites students, startups, and professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions using 5G labs available across 100 institutes in India. Selected teams receive Rs. 1,00,000 in funding for prototype development, with top solutions showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress 2026 before India’s top telecom leaders.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: 5G, AI, IoT, Telecom Innovation Hackathon
• Organizer: Department of Telecommunications, Government of India
• Eligibility: UG, PG students, startups, and professionals from India with access to 5G lab ecosystems
• Open To: Only India
• Team Size: Individual or teams
• Effort Level: Very High, multi-stage, three-month prototype development cycle
• Submission Type: Online proposal submission followed by funded prototype development

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📅 Important Dates

• Call for Proposals Open: March 15 to April 29, 2026
• Selected Teams Notified: TBA after April 29
• Prototype Development Phase: Three months post-selection
• Final Showcase: Indian Mobile Congress 2026
• Mode: Hybrid, online proposals, in person showcase

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Seed funding for prototype development
• Prize Amount: Rs. 1,00,000 per team for top 25 to 50 selected teams
• Certificates: Yes, government-recognized participation certificates

📦 Resources and Support Available

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• Access to 5G labs across 100 institutes nationwide
• Rs. 1,00,000 per team in development funding for shortlisted proposals

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🔗 Apply Here: 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026, DoT Government of India