SMART INDIA HACKATHON- INTERNAL HACKATHON
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, a premier institute dedicated to excellence in science education and research, in association with the Technology Business Incubator (TBI), IISER Mohali, conducted the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 – Internal Hackathon.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Sudip Mandal, Dean (R&D), IISER Mohali, who welcomed the distinguished panel members and shared insightful thoughts and guidance with the participating teams. He emphasized the importance of innovation, creativity, and developing solutions to real-world challenges.
A total of 9 innovative student teams participated in the Internal Hackathon. The teams showcased their innovative thinking, technical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities by presenting their ideas and solutions before a distinguished panel of experts.
The teams were evaluated by a four-member panel comprising Mr. Satyendra Singh Choudhary (CEO, TBI-IISER Mohali), Dr. Jitendra Kumar (Professor of Practice, IISER Mohali),
Dr. Dapinder Kaur Bakhshi (Director, Punjab State Council for Science & Technology) and Ms. Nitika Mishra Khurana (Head – Operations, Chandigarh Angels Network).
The participating teams demonstrated remarkable creativity and presented innovative and impactful ideas addressing real-world challenges. The event provided students with an opportunity to receive expert feedback and gain valuable exposure to innovation, entrepreneurship, technology development, and industry perspectives.
SMART INDIA HACKATHON OUTREACH SESSION
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, a premier institution dedicated to excellence in science education and research, in association with the Technology Business Incubator (TBI), IISER Mohali, organized an outreach and awareness session on Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 for the students of IISER Mohali.
The session was organized to create awareness among students about Smart India Hackathon, its objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and opportunities for participation. Students were introduced to SIH as a national-level innovation and problem-solving platform that encourages them to develop creative, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges presented by government departments, industries, and other organizations.
The session covered key aspects of SIH 2026, including who can participate, team formation, problem statements, the participation process, and the benefits of taking part in the hackathon. Students were also informed about opportunities for innovation, mentorship, networking, industry exposure, and showcasing their solutions at a national-level platform.
The session encouraged students to identify relevant problem statements, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and leverage their technical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to develop practical and impactful solutions. The importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and translating academic knowledge into real-world applications was also highlighted.
The awareness session was delivered by Mr. Satyendra Singh Choudhary and Prof. Sudip Mandal, Dean (R&D), IISER Mohali, who interacted with the students and provided guidance on participating effectively in SIH 2026.
