INDIA RUNS — By Redrob AI × Hack2skill

INDIA RUNS Hackathon Registration 2026 — Register Free, Win ₹50 Lakh+

INDIA RUNS hackathon registration is now open — and this is unlike any competition India has seen before. Powered by Redrob AI × Hack2skill, INDIA RUNS is India's most open hackathon with a ₹50 Lakh+ prize pool, three tracks, and zero eligibility filters. Whether you code, think, design, or create — there is a place for you here.

What is INDIA RUNS?

INDIA RUNS is a national level open competition built for every kind of builder, thinker, and creator across India. It is co-powered by Redrob AI — India's AI Operating System — and Hack2skill, India's largest hackathon platform.

The idea is simple: India has 1.4 billion people. Almost none of them have an AI tool built for their reality. INDIA RUNS is where that changes — built by students, developers, MBAs, designers, and first-timers from every city and every stream.

Registration is completely free. No entry fee. No eligibility criteria. Anyone can participate.

Three Tracks — One for Every Kind of Builder

Track 1 — The Data & AI Challenge (₹10 Lakh Prize Pool) Built for developers, AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and LLM practitioners. The challenge: build an intelligent AI candidate ranking system that goes beyond keyword filters. Any tech stack. Any architecture. Complete freedom.

Track 2 — The Ideathon (₹30 Lakh Prize Pool) No coding required. Built for MBAs, product thinkers, designers, students, and first-time participants. Pick one of three problem statements and submit a pitch deck. Your idea could directly influence how Redrob AI gets built.

Track 3 — Social Media Challenge (₹10 Lakh Prize Pool) Built for creators, influencers, and anyone with a point of view. Post your honest take on AI in India on any platform — Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X. Include #IndiaRuns. That's it. Best content wins cash.

Who Can Participate?

INDIA RUNS hackathon registration is open to absolutely everyone:

• Engineering & CS students
• MBA & management students
• Commerce, arts & humanities students
• Working professionals & freshers
• Designers & UX thinkers
• Content creators & influencers
• First-time participants — never done a hackathon before? Track 2 PS3 was built for you

Any city. Any college. Any background. If you have an idea worth building — you qualify.

Prize Breakdown

The total prize pool is ₹50 Lakh+ distributed across all three tracks and multiple winning positions. Hundreds of winners will be declared — not just one. From Grand Champions to Community Winners, Strong Performers to Surprise Drops — there are real chances at every level.

Top participants also get featured on the Redrob AI platform, direct visibility with the founding team, and potential collaboration opportunities on India's next big AI product.

How to Register for INDIA RUNS

INDIA RUNS hackathon registration takes less than 2 minutes:

1. Click the Register button on this page
2. Sign up on the Redrob platform
3. Pick your track
4. Start building

Registration deadline is 28 June 2026. Grand Finale is on 22 July 2026.