Hack for Social Cause 2027
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
📌 About the Event
Hack for Social Cause 2027 is a national-level hackathon organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027. The competition encourages young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions to social challenges in areas such as healthcare, education, rural development, sustainability, and digital inclusion. IIT Bombay serves as the National Knowledge Partner
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event Type: National-Level Hackathon and Social Innovation Competition
- Mode of Conduct: Hybrid — online registration and submissions, state-level evaluations, and a national showcase in New Delhi.
- Theme: Think Global, Hack Local – Technology for Social Transformation.
- Team Size: Individual participation or teams of up to 3 members.
- Knowledge Partner: IIT Bombay.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration and Idea Submission: 1 September – 27 October 2026.
- State-Level Hackathons: 7 November – 5 December 2026.
- National Finalist Selection: 5–16 December 2026.
- National Finalist Mentorship: 17 December 2026 – 7 January 2027.
- National Showcase and Awards: 10–12 January 2027
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to Indian citizens aged 18–29 years as of 17 August 2026.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible Indian college, university, or polytechnic.
- Individuals or teams of up to 3 students can participate.
- Students who were national-level finalists or winners in Hack for Social Cause 2026 are not eligible for the 2027 national competition.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- First Prize: ₹75,000
- Second Prize: ₹50,000
- Third Prize: ₹25,000
- Fourth Prize: ₹15,000
- Fifth Prize: ₹15,000
- Prototype Development Grant: ₹6,000 for each of the 36 national finalist teams.
- Mentorship: Technical guidance from IIT Bombay experts.