INDUX 5.0-2026

About INDUX 5.0INDUX 5.0 is an international level 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Vikrant University, Gwalior, bringing together student innovators, academia, and industry to build working AI solutions for problems that actually matter in manufacturing, healthcare and safety, security, sustainability, commerce, language, and space.This isn't a slide-deck competition. Teams clear a three-stage selection funnel, then get 24 hours on campus to turn a validated idea into a demonstrable prototype in front of an industry academia jury.Expected participation: 1000+ innovators.Why Participate₹2,25,000total prize poolMentorship from industry practitioners and academic expertsReal problem statements contributed by industry partnersCertificates, pan-India visibility, and pathways to take your idea furtherZero participation fee to register compete on the strength of your ideaThemes / Focus Areas (Pick One)AI & Generative AISmart ManufacturingIndustrial IoT (IIoT)Robotics & Intelligent AutomationCybersecurity & Digital TrustDigital Twin & SimulationComputer Vision & Image ProcessingRetail & Intelligent CommerceMultilingual AI & Language TechnologiesEnvironment, Health & Safety (EHS)Sustainability & Green TechnologiesData Analytics & Predictive IntelligenceSpace Technology & ExplorationDefence, Security & Strategic TechnologiesRewards and PrizeTotal Prize Pool:₹2,25,000Winner -₹1,00,0001st Runner-Up -₹75,0002nd Runner-Up -₹50,000All participants also receive a certificate of participation, mentorship from industry and academic experts, pan India visibility for their project, and opportunities to take the idea forward with partner organisations.