Everything you need to know about Innerve X: India’s Largest Student Driven Hackathon Key Highlights: Event Stages:
Online Idea Presentation Round: December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026
24-Hour Grand Finale: January 30 - 31st, 2026
Prize Pool:
₹12 Lacs+ in cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, goodies, and premium services from sponsors.
Additional rewards for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements.
Themes and Challenges: This year features nine themes including two newly added areas:
Web3 & Blockchain
Defence Systems
Healthcare
FinTech
Cybersecurity
EduTech
Game Development
AR/VR
Logistics
Open innovation is also encouraged; participants can submit any hardware/software projects. Participants information:
Zero Registration Fee: Accessible to all, reinforcing inclusivity.
Free Food : Complimentary meals for all participants.
Free Stay: Complimentary accommodation from the night before the hackathon until the event concludes.
No Travel Reimbursement: Participants must manage their own travel expenses.
Core Values: Ethics and Excellence:
Inspired by the core values of the Indian Army: innovation grounded in responsibility and integrity.
Innerve X is proudly hosted at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology, an institution renowned for its discipline and values-focused education.
Networking and Career Opportunities:
Showcase your abilities to industry leaders.
Interact with expert speakers and mentors.
Work on real-world sponsor-based challenges for practical experience.
Access of exclusive internship and job opportunities.
A Growing Legacy:
Innerve 8: 8,000+ students from IITs, NITs, and BITS participated.
Innerve 9: Participation of 10,000+ students and teams, setting new benchmarks in student-driven innovation.
Innerve 10: Expected participation of 12,000+ participants across the country.
Alandi Rd, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Army Institute Of Technology,Pune
₹ 305,000