Aerothon 2026 – HAL × IIT Indore
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in collaboration
📌About the Event
Aerothon 2026 – HAL × IIT Indore is a national-level aerospace hackathon organised by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in collaboration with IIT Indore. The competition is designed for students and researchers interested in aerospace, AI/ML, data science, optimisation, and scientific computing. Participants will work on real-world engineering challenges and compete with teams from across India.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organised by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in collaboration with IIT Indore
- Competition type: National-level aerospace hackathon
- Mode: Initial participation/screening is online; shortlisted teams will attend the Grand Finale at IIT Indore.
- Grand Finale venue: IIT Indore
- Focus areas: Aerospace, AI/ML, data science, optimisation, scientific computing, and real-world engineering problem solving.
- Team size: 2–4 members.
📅 Important Dates
- Registrations opened: 4 July 2026.
- Registration deadline: 15 July 2026
- Grand Finale: 7–8 August 2026 at IIT Indore.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students and researchers from institutions across India.
- Team size: Teams must have 2–4 members.
- Relevant participants: Best suited for students interested in aerospace, aviation technology, AI/ML, data science, optimisation, scientific computing, and engineering innovation.
- Selection process: Teams will first go through a screening round. Shortlisted teams will be invited to IIT Indore for the Grand Finale.
- Final round: The Grand Finale will be held at IIT Indore on 7–8 August 2026.
- Evaluation: The official listing confirms a screening round and finale
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Prize pool: Up to ₹2.1 lakh.
- National exposure: Opportunity to compete with students and researchers from across India.
- Industry interaction: Shortlisted teams get the opportunity to participate in the IIT Indore Grand Finale, with exposure to aerospace innovation and HAL-linked engineering challenges.
- Skill-building value: Useful for students aiming to build portfolios in aerospace, AI/ML, robotics, scientific computing, and engineering problem-solving.