📍 Venue
SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Trichy
📅 Event Dates
Grand Finale: February 07–08, 2026
📞 Contact
+91 75502 39469 | +91 94443 33744
🌐 More Info
About the Event
NOOB HACKFEST 2026 is a 24-hour global multidisciplinary hackathon designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. Participants will explore commercially viable technologies, collaborate with mentors, tech partners, and investors, and transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.
Key Highlights:
💰 Prizes Worth ₹2.5 Lakhs – Cash, Trophies & Incubation Support
💡 12+ Innovation Tracks – AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Healthcare, Climate Tech & More
🎓 Startup Incubation for Winning Teams
👩🏫 Mentorship from Industry Leaders & Faculty
📜 Participation Certificates for All
⏳ Last Date to Register: January 25, 2026
NOOB HACKFEST unites bright minds from academia, startups, research, and industry to ideate, prototype, and showcase transformative solutions across 12+ innovation tracks, including:
✨ AI & Data Science
✨ Healthcare Technologies
✨ Smart Energy Systems
✨ Robotics & Automation
✨ Environmental Sustainability & more
Who Can Participate?
Students | Researchers | Faculty Teams | Startups | Industry Professionals
How to Register for NOOB HACKFEST 2026
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Visit the registration link: form.startuptn.in/NOOB
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Fill in your team details – team name, members, institution/company, and contact info.
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Select your preferred innovation track(s).
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Submit your project idea/abstract (if applicable).
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Review your details and submit the form.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email with further instructions
Categories & Team Size:
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Students – Build & Win: 5 members per team (cross-disciplinary teams encouraged)
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Startups – Pitch & Scale: Up to 2 members per team
Eligibility:
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Open to UG / PG / Research Scholars, Startups, and Industry Professionals
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Student teams: 5 members each
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Startup teams: Up to 2 members each
Registration Fee: ₹2000 (flat per team)
Services & Benefits for Participants
✅ Cash Prizes & Awards – ₹2.5 Lakhs in cash, trophies, and incubation support
✅ Mentorship – Guidance from industry leaders, faculty, and domain experts
✅ Startup Incubation – Opportunities for winning teams to accelerate their projects
✅ Networking – Connect with tech partners, investors, and fellow innovators
✅ Participation Certificates – Recognizing every participant
✅ Access to Innovation Tracks – Explore 12+ domains including AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Healthcare, and Climate Tech
✅ Evaluator Feedback – Receive professional insights on your submissions
✅ Single Login Convenience – One team login for registration, submissions, and tracking
