LEAP Mangaluru Hackathon 2026–27
TiE Bangalore
📌About the Event
The LEAP Mangaluru Hackathon 2026–27 is a product innovation competition organised by TiE Bangalore in collaboration with K-Tech and Startup Karnataka. Part of Karnataka’s LEAP Hackathon Series 2026–27, the event encourages students, entrepreneurs, startups, and technology enthusiasts to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. Focusing on Blue Economy & Fisher Safety, the hackathon aims to promote marine sustainability, coastal innovation, and the safety of fishing communities. The top 25 shortlisted teams will compete in a 1.5-day, in-person hackathon in Mangaluru, with opportunities to win cash prizes of up to ₹5 lakh and showcase their solutions to industry leaders and government stakeholders.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Offline (in-person)
- Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Duration: 1.5 days
- Theme: Blue Economy & Fisher Safety
- Competition Type: Product Innovation Hackathon
- Number of Shortlisted Teams: 25
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
- Hackathon Start Date: 28 October 2026
- Hackathon End Date: 29 October 2026
- Event Start Time: 8:00 AM IST on 28 October
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Who Can Participate: Students, developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and technology enthusiasts.
- Team Size: Up to 3 members, according to the indexed TiE event information.
- Age Limit: The organiser’s indexed event information contains conflicting age ranges, so applicants should confirm the applicable limit through the registration form.
- Geographical Eligibility: The initiative focuses on innovators across Karnataka. Eligibility for applicants from other states should be confirmed with the organiser.
- Skills Required: Participants should be capable of developing practical software or hardware solutions relevant to the competition theme.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Cash Prizes: Up to ₹5,00,000 for winning teams.
- Prize Distribution: The exact amounts for individual winning positions have not been confirmed.
- Industry Exposure: Opportunity to showcase solutions to industry leaders and government stakeholders.
- Mentorship: Exposure to entrepreneurs, technology experts, and the TiE innovation ecosystem.
- Networking Opportunities: Interact with innovators, startup founders, and professionals.
- Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience developing technology-driven solutions.