SANKALP Innovation Challenge 2026
MNNIT Allahabad
📌 About the Event
Can your AI solution strengthen Skill India, improve public service delivery, and help build the India of 2047?
Sankalp Innovation Challenge 2026 is a national-level AI and innovation challenge hosted at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj during SANKALP 2026, in association with Medha AI. Student teams build deployable AI systems that directly support government programs, public service delivery, and community development.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: AI and Innovation Hackathon, National Level
- Organizer: SANKALP 2026 Organizing Committee, MNNIT Allahabad, in association with Medha AI
- Eligibility: College students from recognized Indian institutions, team based participation
- Open To: Only India
- Team Size: Teams, check official site for team size limit
- Effort Level: High
- Submission Type: Online idea submission followed by in person hackathon at MNNIT Allahabad
📅 Important Dates
- Event Date: During SANKALP 2026 at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj
- Mode: Hybrid, online submission and in person finale
- Venue: MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes, mentorship, and incubation support
- Prize Amount: Cash prizes for winners across all tracks, check official site for updated amounts
- Certificates: Yes
🎯 What You Will Do
- Choose one of three problem statements covering AI for 3D visual concept learning, AI-powered skill and employability platforms, or AI for community administration and governance
- Build a deployable AI system that addresses your chosen problem statement with measurable real-world impact
- Submit your solution online and if shortlisted, present it in-person at MNNIT Allahabad during SANKALP 2026
- Compete against student teams from colleges across India for cash prizes and incubation support
- Gain direct feedback from MNNIT faculty, Medha AI engineers, and industry evaluation panels
🔗 Apply Here: hackathon.sankalp2026.com