Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad
Free to enter
Echelon Young Innovators Hackathon 2026
Every big idea starts as scattered pieces. Bring your team, find the fit, and build a working prototype in nine hours. An inter-school hackathon for students of Classes 9 to 12.
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- Grand finale
- 21 November 2026
- Tracks
- Five to choose from
- Team size
- 2 to 4 students
- Open to
- Classes 9 to 12
- Entry fee
- No registration fee
01 / ABOUT
Ideas are easy. Putting the pieces together is the fun part.
The Echelon Young Innovators Hackathon 2026 is an inter-school hackathon for students of
Classes 9 to 12, hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at
Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad.
Students form small teams, pick a problem worth solving, and build a working prototype. Teams that clear the online round come to campus for a nine-hour finale and present what they have built to industry mentors and judges.
You do not need to have done this before. Bring a team, an idea and some curiosity. We will help you work out the rest.
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Build, don't just pitch
You leave with a prototype that runs, not a slide deck about one.
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Mentors on the floor
Industry mentors are on hand through the finale whenever you get stuck.
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Judged on the work
Present to a panel of judges at the end of the day.
02 / TRACKS
Five tracks. Find where your idea fits.
Choose a track when you register. If your idea does not slot neatly into one of the first four, Open Innovation is where it belongs.
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AI & Smart Tech
Machine learning, automation and smart devices put to work on a real problem.
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Education & Digital Learning
Tools that make learning easier, cheaper or available to more students.
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Sustainability & Environment
Ideas that cut waste, save energy or help people live more lightly.
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Health, Safety & Society
Projects that keep people healthier, safer or better connected to help.
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Open Innovation
The piece that fits nowhere else. If the idea is good, bring it.
03 / TIMELINE
How the hackathon runs
Four stages between now and the finale.
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12 Oct, 10am – 30 Oct, 11:59pm
Registration
Form your team and sign up on Unstop. Classes 9 to 12.
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31 Oct, 10am – 5 Nov, 11:59pm
Online round
Submit your idea. Shortlisted teams go through.
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10 Nov
Results
Shortlisted teams are announced and invited to campus.
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21 Nov, 9am – 6pm
Grand finale
Nine hours of building on campus, then judging.
04 / ELIGIBILITY
Who can take part
Tap any card to read the detail.
05 / PRIZES
A prize pool of ₹37,100
Awarded to the top three teams at the grand finale.
₹11,000
₹21,000
₹5,100
Registration closes 30 October 2026
Every team is a puzzle that needs the right pieces. Find your two to four, then sign up on Unstop. Registration is free. Any questions, call +91 93102 68975.
Register on Unstop06 / FAQ
Questions
Tap a question to open it. Still stuck? The numbers to call are at the end.
Who can participate?
Students of Classes 9 to 12 only, in teams of two to four. All members of a team must be from the same school.
When and where is the finale?
21 November 2026, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad.
Is the whole event in person?
No. The first round runs online from 31 October to 5 November 2026. Only shortlisted teams attend the finale on campus.
Is there a registration fee?
No. Participation is free of charge for all registered teams.
Can I take part on my own?
No. The minimum team size is two.
Do I need to know how to code already?
Some coding ability in the team helps, but the hackathon is built for Class 9 to 12 students and beginners are very welcome. Mentors are there to help on the day.
I have a question that is not answered here. Who do I ask?
Call the Student Coordinator, Yogita, on +91 78276 69804, or the Faculty Coordinator, Mr. Pranav Bhati, on +91 70654 37032.
What are the themes or problem statements?
There are five tracks: AI and Smart Tech, Education and Digital Learning, Sustainability and Environment, Health, Safety and Society, and Open Innovation. You pick one when you register.
How do we register?
Use any Register button on this page. It opens the official listing on Unstop, where one member signs up and adds the rest of the team. Registration is open from 12 October to 30 October 2026.
07 / CONTACT
Contact
Organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad.
An initiative by “The Last Centre”. Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
- Faculty Coordinator
- Mr. Pranav Bhati
+91 70654 37032 - Student Coordinator
- Yogita
+91 78276 69804 - General queries
- +91 93102 68975
- Venue
- Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, Haryana