📌About the Event

The Axcentra National Hackathon 2026, also listed as the All India Hackathon (AIH) 2026, is a national-level online technology hackathon organised by Axcentra. Participants work on real-world problems, develop innovative technology solutions, and compete through idea screening, video pitching, a 72-hour coding phase, and an online grand finale. Wolfram|One is the official technology partner, with total rewards and perks worth ₹1 lakh+.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Event Type: National-level AI & technology hackathon
• Mode: 100% online
• Participation: Individual or teams of 1–3 members
• Format: Idea submission → video pitch → 72-hour coding hackathon → online grand finale
• Focus Areas: Open innovation including AI/ML, Web3, EdTech, FinTech, healthcare and other technology domains
• Official Tech Partner: Wolfram|One
• Grand Finale: Online via Google Meet/Zoom

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: August 12, 2026
• Team Formation: August 12, 2026
  • Phase 1 – Idea Submission & Screening
  • Phase 2 – Elevator Pitch & Resource Setup
  • Phase 3 – Coding/Hackathon Phase
  • Phase 4 – Grand Finale (Online Live Pitch)
• Overall Event End Date: August 29, 2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to college students, technology enthusiasts and early-career professionals across India.
• Team Size: 1–3 members according to the current registration listing.
• Cross-College Teams: Allowed, including participants from different colleges and specialisations.
• Fresh Development: Projects must be developed during the hackathon; pre-built projects can lead to disqualification.
• Domains: Participants can develop solutions across areas such as AI/ML, Web3, EdTech, FinTech, healthcare or an open theme.
• Phase 1 Submission: PPT/PDF explaining the problem statement, proposed solution and technology stack.
• Phase 2: Shortlisted teams submit a 4–5 minute elevator-pitch video.
• Coding Phase: Teams build their prototype and submit a GitHub repository plus a 2–3 minute working demo video.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Total Rewards: ₹1 lakh+ worth of prizes and technology perks.
• Winner: Rewards worth ₹50,000, including cash prize, winner’s trophy, Certificate of Excellence and Wolfram perks.
• 1st Runner-Up: Rewards worth ₹30,000, including cash prize, trophy, Certificate of Excellence and Wolfram perks.
• 2nd Runner-Up: Rewards worth ₹20,000, including cash prize, trophy, Certificate of Excellence and Wolfram perks.
• All Participants: Official AIH 2026 Certificate of Participation.
• Wolfram Benefit: Guaranteed 30-day Wolfram|One Premium access for registered participants.