JSPM Event Committee
Where Innovation Meets Global Impact. Join the brightest minds across the globe to solve real-world problems and win from a massive prize pool.
17+ Tracks
Global Impact
The International Innovation Challenge 2K26 is a flagship global hackathon designed to bring together visionary students, developers, and entrepreneurs. Over 36 hours, participants will tackle complex challenges in 17 diverse tracks, receiving mentorship from industry leaders and competing for a share of our ₹4,00,000 prize pool.
Turn your wildest ideas into working prototypes with cutting-edge tech.
Network with global peers and industry veterans to expand your vision.
Get the exposure and funding needed to scale your project to a startup.
Choose your domain and build the future. 17 paths to glory.
Feb 5, 2026
Secure your spot in the most awaited innovation challenge of the year.
March 5, 2026
Last chance to submit your team details and project abstract.
March 20, 2026
Our expert panel evaluates abstracts and announces the finalists for the next stages.
April 4-5, 2026
Final presentation, judging, and the prestigious award ceremony at Pune campus.
Extended description of the innovation track goes here. This section provides more detail about the problems aimed to be solved and the potential impact of the projects in this domain.
Glimpses from our past innovation challenges.
Any university student or recent graduate from any college globally can participate. Teams can have 2 to 4 members.
Yes, there is a mandatory registration fee of ₹500 per team. This fee covers basic coordination and ensures serious participation. Note: Registration fee is non-refundable. Teams must upload the payment screenshot during the registration process for verification.
In Round 1 - 100 teams will be selected, Round 2 - 50 teams will be selected and grand finale - Top 30 teams will be selected. Selection may vary as per jury panel evaluating the ideas.
This is a hybrid event. Initial rounds are online, but the grand finale will be held on-site at our campus.
Projects are judged based on innovation, technical implementation, social impact, and viability of the solution.