Innerve 9 is India's Largest Student-Driven Hackathon, organized by the AIT Open Source Software Club at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune. This flagship innovation event is designed to ignite creativity, encourage technical problem-solving, and foster a spirit of collaboration among the brightest young minds across the nation. With no registration fees, the event is accessible to all students who aspire to make a difference through technology.
Spanning two stages, the event includes:
Idea Pitching Round: December 5, 2024, to January 20, 2025
24-hour Grand Finale Hackathon: February 7-8, 2025
Innerve 9 offers a staggering ₹12 lacs+ prize pool, including cash awards, exclusive merchandise, goodies, and sponsor-provided premium services. Additionally, teams solving custom problem statements introduced by sponsors can win special prizes and credits.
This year introduces two new themes, expanding the event’s focus to nine areas, including:
Web3 & Blockchain
Defence Systems
Healthcare
FinTech
Cybersecurity
EduTech
Game Development
AR/VR
Logistics
Participants will tackle pressing issues, propose sustainable solutions, and explore the frontiers of technology.
Free Food and Accommodation: All participants will enjoy complimentary meals and a comfortable stay on the AIT campus, ensuring they can focus solely on their ideas.
Zero Registration Fee: True to the ethos of accessibility, participation is free for all.
Innerve reflects the ethics and discipline of the Indian Army, encouraging innovation rooted in responsibility and integrity. The Army Institute of Technology, known for its values-driven education, provides an inspiring backdrop to this grand event.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Showcase their skills to industry leaders and sponsors.
Engage with expert speakers and mentors through interactive sessions.
Compete on sponsor-customized problem statements, gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications.
Access exclusive internship and job opportunities from leading organizations.
Last year, Innerve 8 brought together 5000+ students from top institutions like IITs, NITs, and BITS, and this year’s edition is set to break records with an expected participation of 10000+ students and teams.
Join Innerve 9 to unleash your technical prowess, connect with like-minded innovators, and leave your mark on the tech ecosystem. Be a part of a legacy that redefines student-led innovation!
Prizes & Rewards
Innerve 9 offers an impressive prize pool of ₹12 lacs+ along with various other incentives to celebrate innovation and excellence. Here's a detailed breakdown of the rewards:
Champion Team: ₹1,25,000
Cash prize for the most outstanding solution across all themes.
Includes exclusive Innerve merchandise and goodies, along with premium services provided by our sponsors.
First Runner-Up: ₹75,000
Acknowledges the second-best innovation or solution.
Includes Innerve merchandise, goodies, and sponsor-provided perks.
Second Runner-Up: ₹50,000
Awarded to the team with the third-best solution.
Includes goodies and additional perks from sponsors.
Custom Problem Statement Awards:
Each sponsor-provided problem statement comes with cash prizes of up to ₹15,000 and additional goodies for teams delivering exceptional solutions.
For any queries, contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 86689 52920.
Dec. 4, 2024 - Jan. 24, 2025
Students
AIT Rd, Dighi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411015, India
₹ 250,000