

Innerve 11.0 — Hackathon
Innerve 11.0
Nerve to Innovate
Prize Pool
₹290.0K
Location
Army Institute of Technology, Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Duration
1 day
Date
Jan 29, 2027 - Jan 30, 2027
About the Hackathon
Nerve to Innovate
Innerve 11 stands as India’s Largest Student-Driven Hackathon, proudly organized by the AIT Open Source Software Club at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune. This flagship innovation festival is dedicated to fueling creativity, empowering problem-solving, and fostering collaboration among the brightest student innovators across the country — all with zero registration fees to ensure open participation.
Event Stages
24-Hour Grand Finale Hackathon
January 29–30, 2027
Participants will pitch their ideas, refine them with mentor support, and battle it out in the intense 24-hour finale to build impactful, real-world solutions.
Prize Pool
Innerve 11 boasts an extraordinary ₹12,00,000+ prize pool, offering:
- Cash prizes for the top-performing teams
- Premium merchandise and exclusive Innerve goodies
- Special sponsor-provided benefits, credits, and services
- Additional cash rewards for solving Custom Sponsor Problem Statements, worth up to ₹15,000 each
Themes & Challenges
This edition features nine exciting themes, including two newly introduced domains, empowering participants to innovate across multiple fronts:
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Defence Systems
- Healthcare
- FinTech
- Cybersecurity
- EduTech
- Game Development
- AR/VR
- Logistics
Participants may also explore Open Innovation, submitting any hardware or software solution that pushes boundaries.
What Participants Get
Free Food
Complimentary meals provided to all hackathon finalists.
Zero Registration Fee
Completely free for all participants, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Real-World Exposure
Solve industry-backed challenges from leading sponsors and gain hands-on experience building practical solutions.
Prizes & Rewards
Winner — ₹1,25,000
Crowned the ultimate innovator team with unmatched opportunities!
First Runner-Up — ₹75,000
Rising tech stars stealing the spotlight!
Second Runner-Up — ₹50,000
Recognized for outstanding tech excellence!
Ingenious Spark — ₹25,000
Awarded to a creative team with impactful and smart solutions!
Visionary Spark — ₹15,000
Honors future-focused innovation and sharp thinking!
Custom PS Winners — ₹15,000
Special prizes for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements!
For any queries, contact us at innerve@aitpune.edu.in or call +91 90123 01175.
Sample PPT
Link: https://tinyurl.com/4y7s76zj
Event Details
Format
Army Institute of Technology, Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Prize Pool
₹290.0K
Currency
INR
Start
Jan 29, 2027
End
Jan 30, 2027
Duration
1 day
Prize Breakdown
Prizes & Rewards
- -Winner — ₹1,25,000
- -First Runner-Up — ₹75,000
- -Second Runner-Up — ₹50,000
- -Ingenious Spark — ₹25,000
- -Visionary Spark — ₹15,000
- -Custom PS Winners — ₹15,000

Organized by Innerve 11.0
Army Institute of Technology, Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India · Upcoming
Timeline
Jan 29, 2027
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join at Army Institute of Technology, Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Jan 30, 2027
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.


