National Hackathon – Tech for Agriculture 2026
The Tech for Agriculture Hackathon 2026 is a national-level innovation challenge organized by the ACM JAIN Student Chapter at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event encourages students across India to develop technological solutions that address real-world agricultural challenges and empower farmers.
The Tech for Agriculture Hackathon aims to inspire innovators to tackle pressing agricultural challenges using modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, IoT, and Software Development.
Participants will collaborate to design solutions that improve farming productivity, optimize resources, strengthen supply chains, and support farmers with data-driven insights.
The hackathon promotes innovation, sustainability, and real-world impact while encouraging students to develop practical solutions that can transform agriculture in India.
•AI for Zero Hunger
Improving crop productivity and reducing food wastage using artificial intelligence.
•Climate Smart Agriculture
Predictive solutions to help farmers adapt to climate change.
•Water Intelligence for Farming
Smart irrigation and water optimization systems.
•Sustainable Supply Chains
Transparent logistics and fair pricing for farmers.
•AI-Driven Crop Health
Early disease detection and pest monitoring.
•Smart Price Prediction
Helping farmers plan crops based on market data.
•Open Innovation
Any impactful agricultural technology solution.
Round 1 – Online Screening
11 March – 15 March 2026
Teams submit their ideas, prototype, and presentations online. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and real-world impact.
Teams submit their ideas, prototype, and presentations online. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and real-world impact.
Result
Round 2 – Offline Grand Finale
4 April 2026
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru Top 30 teams will present their working prototypes before industry experts and judges.
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru Top 30 teams will present their working prototypes before industry experts and judges.
Prize Pools ₹1,50,000
1st Prize- ₹1,00,000
2nd Prize- ₹50,000
Additional benefits:
Certificates for all participants
Finalist recognition
Networking with industry experts
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized institutions across India.
Team Size: 2–4 members
Interdisciplinary teams are not encouraged. Each participant can join only one team.
Team Size: 2–4 members
Interdisciplinary teams are not encouraged. Each participant can join only one team.
Registration Opening Date: 13 February 2026
Registration Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Registration Fee: ₹1000 per team
Registration Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Registration Fee: ₹1000 per team
Student Coordinators
Aditi Sinha: 9204260822
Anwesha Pal: 8697628980
Email jgiacmstudentchapter2@gmail.com
Aditi Sinha: 9204260822
Anwesha Pal: 8697628980
Email jgiacmstudentchapter2@gmail.com
