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12 open, 5 with a dated deadline. Oldest check 11 Oct 2026.

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    HackathonStudents

    Viksitthon 2026: State Level 24-Hour Hackathon

    KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

    A free 24-hour hackathon for diploma and undergraduate engineering students from AICTE-approved colleges. Send a 5 to 7 slide idea deck first; shortlisted teams build on campus on 23 and 24 Oct.

    Deadline as printed“Registration & PPT Submission Deadline: 12 October 2026”

    Apply Source: Unstop (KIT Coimbatore listing)

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    SkillsStudents

    IRIS'27 computer vision conference: call for abstracts

    Shaastra, IIT Madras, Chennai

    Students, early researchers and professionals can send research abstracts on computer vision. Selected papers are presented at IIT Madras Research Park on 2 and 3 Jan 2027.

    Deadline as printed“Deadline for submitting the abstract(s): 15th October 2026”

    Prize or stipendRs 50,000 prize pool for best presentations

    Apply Source: IRIS'27 (Shaastra, IIT Madras)

  3. 5days left

    HackathonStudents

    Project Eclipse AI Hackathon

    Genie Hive Private Limited with Agni College of Technology, Chennai

    Build AI agents that plan, use tools and finish real tasks. Registration and the idea round are free; shortlisted teams pay Rs 499 for the online build round, and finalists meet in Chennai on 31 Oct.

    Deadline as printed“Registration 20 September – 16 October 2026”

    Prize or stipendWinner Rs 10,000; runner-up Rs 6,000; second runner-up Rs 4,000

    Apply Source: Unstop (Agni College of Technology listing)

  4. 8days left

    SkillsStudents

    SciPy India 2026: call for talks, workshops and posters

    SciPy India, Chennai

    Propose a talk, workshop or poster on scientific computing, research software or science uses of AI and machine learning for the conference at IIT Madras in December.

    Deadline as printed“Submissions close on 19th October 2026.”

    Apply Source: SciPy India

  5. 19days left

    HackathonStudents

    Pinaka CTF 2026 (cybersecurity contest)

    National Forensic Sciences University, Chennai Campus, Chennai

    A national capture-the-flag contest in web security, forensics, cryptography and more. Teams of up to three play an online qualifier; the final is at NFSU Chennai on 28 Nov. Rs 400 per team.

    Deadline as printed“Registration: 1 Oct to 30 Oct 2026 via Unstop”

    Apply Source: Pinaka CTF

  6. HackathonStudents

    Innovibe project challenge (Sathyabama)

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Online

    An online project challenge for students and graduates, solo or in teams of up to four. Tracks include AI and machine learning, cloud, cybersecurity and startup ideas.

    StatusOpen

    Apply Source: Unstop (Sathyabama listing)

  7. SkillsFounders, Students

    iTNT Hub Pre-Incubation Program (Salem, Hosur and Tirunelveli regions)

    iTNT Hub, Salem, Hosur and Tirunelveli regions

    A four-day idea validation bootcamp for early-stage startups, researchers, faculty and students working on deep-tech ideas in the Salem, Hosur and Tirunelveli regions.

    StatusOpen

    Apply Source: iTNT Hub

  8. FundingStudents, Founders

    Root to Shoot VentureFest 2026 (student startup pitch)

    Entrepreneurship Development Cell, SRMIST Vadapalani, Chennai

    Student founders and early startup teams validate their idea with users and then pitch to a panel of founders and investors on 15 and 16 Oct. The top three teams win cash prizes.

    Prize or stipendWinner Rs 10,000; first runner-up Rs 7,000; second runner-up Rs 5,000

    StatusOpen

    Apply Source: Unstop (SRMIST listing)

  9. FundingStudents, Founders

    Tech and Innovation Fair 2027 (Shaastra, IIT Madras)

    Shaastra, IIT Madras, Chennai

    For student teams and early startups with a working hardware prototype; app-only ideas are not eligible. Finalists get mentoring and meet investors, and the winner gets pre-incubation at IIT Madras Incubation Cell.

    Prize or stipendWinner Rs 60,000; runner-up Rs 35,000; second runner-up Rs 25,000

    StatusOpen

    Apply Source: Unstop (IIT Madras Shaastra listing)

  10. FundingFounders

    The Chennai Angels: apply for angel funding

    The Chennai Angels, Chennai

    Early-revenue startups with their own technology and some market traction can upload a pitch deck. Shortlisted founders pitch first to sector experts and then to the full investor group.

    StatusOpen until filled

    Apply Source: The Chennai Angels

  11. HackathonStudents

    TRIVORA 2026: Generative AI and Cloud hackathon

    HackHere, Coimbatore

    A 24-hour offline hackathon at SNS iHub on 5 and 6 Dec where teams of one to four build generative AI apps on the cloud. Registration is slot-based and costs Rs 1,000 per team.

    StatusOpen

    Apply Source: Unstop (HackHere listing)

  12. SkillsStudents

    Volunteer at SciPy India 2026

    SciPy India, Chennai

    Help review proposals, do outreach, work on the website or run the two conference days at IIT Madras. A good way for students to meet the scientific Python community.

    StatusOpen until filled

    Apply Source: SciPy India