Innovate Odisha 3.0 • Odisha's Flagship State HackathonGear Up and Get Your Innovations Ready
Odisha's biggest hackathon for students solving real-life problems. Identify a challenge in your locality, provide supporting visuals & data to define the problem, find an innovative tech-based solution and build the prototype during the 24-hour Hackathon on 28–29 November 2026.
Open to B.Sc, BE/B.Tech & MBA/MCA students in Odisha • Teams of 3–5 (must include at least 1 female). Registration Fee : Rs 500/-
30 Finalists
Selected for 24h Grand Finale
₹1,00,000/-
Incubation & cash prizes up to
5 Themes
Aligned to SDGs & Odisha priorities
30 Districts
Evidence-backed Problem Atlas
Themes Built for
Odisha's Grassroots
Follow one of the 5 themes along the wave path. Click any theme to inspect its verified Ground Voice problem owner, real-life scenarios, and apply directly.
SWASTHYA SETU
ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ସେତୁ
Primary healthcare, diagnostic equity & frontline ASHA communication.
GAON TO GROWTH
ଗାଁ ରୁ ଗ୍ରୋଥ
Weaver cooperatives, Dokra crafts & fair SHG market value chains.
KRUSHI & NEEL KRANTI
କୃଷି ଓ ନୀଳ କ୍ରାନ୍ତି
Perishable farm produce, solar cold chains & coastal fisherfolk safety.
TOOFAN-READY ODISHA
ତୁଫାନ-ରେଡି ଓଡ଼ିଶା
Zero-casualty cyclone alerts, microgrids & flood embankment defense.
KHANIJ SURAKSHA
ଖଣିଜ ସୁରକ୍ଷା
Occupational hazard monitoring, ecological land restoration & mining community health.
Tap any track to view full problem statements
Swasthya Setu
Primary healthcare, diagnostic equity & frontline ASHA communication.
Gaon to Growth
Weaver cooperatives, Dokra crafts & fair SHG market value chains.
Krushi & Neel Kranti
Perishable farm produce, solar cold chains & coastal fisherfolk safety.
Toofan-Ready Odisha
Zero-casualty cyclone alerts, microgrids & flood embankment defense.
Khanij Suraksha
Occupational hazard monitoring, ecological land restoration & mining community health.
Swasthya Setu
Bridge to Health
Solving rural health delivery bottlenecks, diagnostic equity, and frontline care communication across remote Odisha blocks.
Domain Coverage
Rural healthcare access, maternal care, primary health centers, tribal health challenges.
ASHA Worker / PHC Medical Officer
Grassroots healthcare providers who face ground-level patient emergencies daily without reliable connectivity.
Sample Grassroots Challenge Scenarios
Real examples of the types of local, evidence-backed problems students are expected to submit:
Sample Statement 01
Telemedicine connectivity drops in interior Mayurbhanj & Koraput PHCs
Sample Statement 02
Point-of-care sickle cell anaemia screening tools for tribal hamlets
Sample Statement 03
High-risk pregnancy tracking and alert delays for frontline ASHA workers
Who Can Apply &
Team Protocol
Innovate Odisha 3.0 has four clear, non-negotiable criteria to guarantee fair competition, verified student status, and inclusive team representation.
Enrolled in Odisha Based Institutions
BSc, B.Tech, MCA or MBA Students
Squad of 3 to 5 Builders
Cross-Disciplinary Team Format
Design Led by Women
At Least 1 Woman Innovator
Live 24-Hour Prototype Build
Build Live on Campus in Bhubaneswar
Problems to be Solved Using:
Build and deploy solutions leveraging these core emerging technologies to address grassroots challenges.
AI
Artificial Intelligence
IoT
Internet of Things
AR/VR
Augmented / Virtual Reality
UAV
Drones
AVGC
Animation, VFX, Gaming & Comics
Key Dates &
Sprint Journey
From statewide problem discovery to the 24-hour on-campus prototype sprint in Bhubaneswar. Mark these key milestones in your calendar.
Statewide Portal Launch
Applications open across all technical, science & management colleges in Odisha.
Applications Close
Last day to submit evidence dossiers and confirm team registration.
Top 30 Finalists Declared
Finalist of 30 teams across 5 themes selected for the on-campus sprint.
24-Hour Prototype Hackathon
Live prototyping sprint and jury presentations at Atal Incubation Centre- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, Bhubaneswar.
Don't Miss the 31 October Registration Deadline
Takes less than 5 minutes to submit your team lead details & grassroots problem area.
Recognitions & Awards
From direct cash awards to permanent incubation pipelines and institutional honors, explore every avenue of recognition at Innovate Odisha 3.0.
Cash Prizes for Top Teams
INNOVATE ODISHA CHAMPION
Awarded to the overall highest-scoring team displaying unmatched field evidence, prototype engineering, and statewide problem alignment.
THEME-WISE BEST INNOVATION
Recognizing the standout solutions across Agritech, Smart Governance, Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Disaster Preparedness tracks.
BEST STARTUP POTENTIAL
Conferred upon the project demonstrating the strongest commercial viability, scalability, and market-readiness for seed acceleration.
Ready to win, learn and accelerate your college team?
Registration fee is ₹500 per team of 3–5 members. Validated student teams enter the official competition sprint.
Introducing AIC-NITF & Past Chapters
The Ecosystem Backing Innovate Odisha 3.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about eligibility, registration, track assignments, and the 24-hour hackathon format.
What is the registration fee, and what do we get?
The fee is ₹500 per team. Every applicant receives an official 'Problem Documenter' certificate, detailed reviewer evaluation feedback, and access to problem discovery clinics.
Who can participate?
Students pursuing BSc, B.Tech, MCA, or MBA programs at any recognized college or university in Odisha. Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members from the same campus.
Why is at least one woman member mandatory?
Innovate Odisha 3.0 is Design Led by Women. To encourage women innovators in STEM, all teams must have at least 1 woman student member.
Can we present in Odia?
Yes! Written dossiers, videos, and jury presentations are fully welcome in Odia, Hindi, or English.
Can we build hardware prototypes?
Yes. Finalists get access to the AIC-NITF Maker Bench with microcontrollers, IoT sensors, and 3D printing equipment.
Can we use pre-written code?
No pre-written project code is allowed. Prototypes must be coded during the 24 hours. Research and problem documentation are prepared beforehand.
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP)?
Your student team retains 100% of all IP. AIC-NITF takes zero equity or ownership.
Where is the venue and what is provided for finalists?
At Atal Incubation Centre- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, Bhubaneswar on 28–29 November 2026. High-speed Wi-Fi, maker labs, and all meals are fully covered for the 30 finalists.
Gear Up and Get Your Innovations ready
Join 30 selected student teams at Atal Incubation Centre- Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, Bhubaneswar on 28–29 November. Build live prototypes and compete for cash prizes + AIC-NITF incubation.