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Ignisia
AI Hackathon
Think. Build. Evolve.
Think. Build. Evolve.
Ignisia is MIT-WPU's flagship hackathon where cross-disciplinary student teams design, build, and deploy cutting-edge AI-driven solutions for real-world problems.
Open to students from every university across India. Stand out among the country's sharpest student innovators and build your reputation on a national stage.
Work alongside industry leaders and academic experts who challenge you, guide your thinking, and help turn raw ideas into deployable AI products.
Online screening rounds for wider access, followed by an immersive on-campus Grand Finale at MIT-WPU — the best of both worlds in one event.
Solutions that matter. Ignisia demands AI products addressing genuine societal problems — from healthcare, education to agriculture and climate.
Ignisia takes you from a raw idea to a deployed AI solution in three high-intensity stages.
Submit your project idea and get shortlisted based on innovation, feasibility, and real-world relevance.
Shortlisted teams pitch to expert judges who evaluate clarity, depth, and the potential of your AI solution.
Build and deploy your solution live at MIT-WPU. Non-stop. High-pressure. Ship or go home.
Every milestone from registration to the grand finale — mark your calendar.
The gates open. Form your team, choose your domain, and stake your claim at Ignisia 2026.
● Registration OpenSubmit your project idea, problem statement, and proposed AI approach before the deadline.
Stage 1 DeadlineShortlisted teams are notified via email. Top ideas advance to the next round.
Shortlist AnnouncedThe final roster is confirmed. If you make it, pack your bags — the Grand Finale awaits.
Final SelectionNon-stop build marathon on-campus at MIT-WPU, Pune. 24 hours to ship your AI solution and compete for ₹1,00,000.
Main EventFive high-impact domains where AI can transform lives and reshape industries.
AI solutions improving medical access, diagnostics, and patient outcomes at scale.
Tools reimagining learning, upskilling, and bridging the education gap across India.
Tech-driven approaches to climate, energy, and ecological challenges.
Infrastructure, mobility, safety, and urban management powered by AI and real-time data.
Empowering small and medium enterprises with intelligent automation and digital tools.
AI-powered solutions transforming payments, lending, fraud detection, and financial inclusion.
The most in-demand technologies of today and tomorrow — at your fingertips.
Four dimensions that separate a great idea from a great solution.
Originality and creative application of AI to solve a problem in an unexpected way.
Technical soundness, implementation quality, and a realistic path to a working prototype.
Potential to grow, reach wider populations, and sustain impact beyond the hackathon.
Tangible benefit to society, communities, or underserved populations — built responsibly.
The stakes are real. Three winners. One leaderboard.
Second place team. Proven by performance.
Awarded to the team that ships the most impactful AI solution in 24 hours.
Third place team. Excellence rewarded.
Plus certificates, recognition, and opportunities across India's top tech ecosystem.
Open to students across India — all you need is an idea and a team.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across India — all institutions welcome.
Cross-disciplinary participation strongly encouraged — diverse teams build better solutions.
Grand Finale held fully on-campus at MIT World Peace University, Pune.