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Join innovators, engineers, designers, and problem-solvers to create breakthrough energy and sustainability solutions for an energy-efficient India at Yuva Yodha Energy Tech Hackthon by Schneider Electric. This is your chance to turn your innovative ideas into working prototypes that accelerate a cleaner and more resilient India Energy Landscape.
Rules and Eligibility:
Who can apply?
We welcome innovative young minds from across India to participate in this transformative hackathon focused on energy solutions.
Geographic Eligibility
Student Status
Team Composition
Project Requirements
We welcome innovative young minds from across India to participate in this transformative hackathon focused on energy solutions.
Geographic Eligibility
- Participants must be Indian citizens or residents.
- Additional verification may be required during the final stage.
Student Status
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Participants must be currently enrolled as full-time students in India.
Team Composition
- Solo participants and teams of up to four members are welcome.
- All team members must meet the eligibility criteria.
Project Requirements
- Your submission must be your own original work, idea, and concept and must not infringe upon any third-party rights.
- Submissions must not contain unauthorized AI-generated content or plagiarized material.
Hackathon Timeline
- Registration 15 August – 4 October 2026
- Prototype Phase 11 October – 22 November 2026 Duration: 6 weeks
- Prototype Judging Phase 23 November – 29 November 2026 Duration: 1 week
- Top Teams Announcement 6 December 2026
- Hackathon Finale January 2027
Prizes and final event details
Prizes and Incentives
Cash Prizes
Additional Incentive
Cash Prizes
- Grand Prize: ₹20,00,000
- Runner-up: ₹15,00,000
- Third Place: ₹10,00,000
Additional Incentive
- Mentorship from industry experts.
Final Event
The final event will be held in New Delhi, India, in January 2027. Winners will be announced in December and given details on the Final Event.