📌About the Event

Skillathon 2026 – National Ideas Competition on Labour Market Intelligence for Karnataka is a national-level innovation and problem-solving competition conducted as part of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, a Government of Karnataka initiative led by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL).
The competition invites students, researchers, professionals, startups and organisations from across India to develop innovative, data-driven solutions addressing Karnataka’s evolving employment landscape and future skill requirements. Participants are encouraged to use publicly available government datasets to identify emerging job opportunities, skill gaps, workforce trends and strategies for improving employment outcomes.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Innovation, Data Analytics, Technology, Skill Development and Ideas Competition
• Competition Level: National
• Mode of Conduct: Hybrid (Online Submissions and Offline/Online Final Presentations)
• Participation: Individual or teams of up to 3 members; startups and organisations are also eligible.
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Competition Theme: Labour Market Intelligence for Karnataka
• Grand Finale Venue: Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, Bengaluru, Karnataka

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📅 Important Dates

• Initial Screening: 21–24 October 2026
• Shortlist Announcement: 25 October 2026
• National Grand Finale: 4 November 2026
• Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026: 3–5 November 2026
• Finale Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to participants from all states and union territories of India.
• Students, researchers, working professionals, startups, organisations and independent innovators can participate.
• Participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Individuals can participate independently or form teams of up to three members.
• Participants from outside Karnataka are eligible to apply.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Overall Winner: ₹1,00,000 cash prize.
• A single overall award is available across all participant categories.
• Prize eligibility is subject to the organiser’s terms and conditions.
  Additional Benefits and Opportunities
• Government Collaboration: The winning idea will be considered for implementation within the Karnataka Skill Intelligence and Strategy Unit.
• Internship Opportunities: The winning team may be considered for an internship or professional opportunity with the Government of Karnataka, subject to applicable government rules.
• National Recognition: All shortlisted participants will receive recognition at Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026.
• Industry Exposure: Finalists get an opportunity to present their solutions before an expert judging panel.