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Bharati Vidyapeeth
(Deemed to be University), Pune, India
College of Engineering, Pune
IEEE WIE Affinity Group
OU id: SBA31281
In association with Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
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International Level Innovation Stage
Registration Closed | Submissions Open

INNOVATE 4 IMPACT

AI4SDG Global Hackathon 2026

"Innovate Today for Tomorrow's Impact"

An international-level social impact innovation challenge dedicated to empowering students to solve real-world problems through technology. Build innovative, scalable, and technology-driven STEM solutions targeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

24H
Grand Finale (Sept 11-12)
UG STUDENTS
India & International
INCLUSIVE
Min. 1 Female Member
HYBRID
3 Stage Structured Track
Submit Round 1 PPT Problem Statements
Round 1 Submission Deadline (10 August 2026) Countdown:
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About the Event

What is Innovate 4 Impact 2026?

Innovate 4 Impact: AI4SDG Global Hackathon 2026 is an elite international-level social impact innovation challenge organized by the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group (SBA31281), in association with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune.

The event encourages undergraduate students to develop innovative, scalable, and technology-driven STEM solutions that address real-world societal challenges, with a focus on AI for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), healthcare, women's safety, smart technology, and eco-friendly development.

Inclusion Mandate

Open to all UG students across India and outside India. At least one female team member is mandatory inside each group of 2-4 members — because real innovation is inclusive.

Open to India & Global Students
At Least 1 Female Team Member Required
Structured 3-Round Hybrid Model
Focus on Real World Deployability
Social Innovation

In Brief

Open Scope Frameworks

Implement solutions using Software, Hardware, AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, Web, Mobile or Social Tech structures.

Interactive Mentoring

Shortlisted teams collaborate with industry guides to fine-tune prototype scopes before final judging.

Focus on Real Solutions

We look for unique architectures that have immediate deployment capability inside underprivileged zones.

Problem Sheets Released

Ready to define your innovative roadmap?

Review our detailed SDG targets, baseline criteria, and community problem scope specifications compiled on the official documents drive.

Access Official Problem Statements
Tracks & Themes

Choose Your Hackathon Theme

Select an appropriate target track and define your own custom problem statement aligned with our official themes. Open scope: Software, Hardware, AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, Web, Mobile & Social Innovation.

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Accessibility

Develop solutions that improve access to healthcare, mental wellbeing tools, assistive technologies, and innovations for differently-abled communities.

Social Health Track 01

Women's Safety & Empowerment

Build technology that enhances safety, enables economic empowerment, or creates platforms supporting gender equity and women's rights.

Inclusion Force Track 02

Smart Technology & Innovation

Leverage AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, or emerging tech to create intelligent systems addressing industrial or societal challenges.

Emerging Tech Track 03

AI for Sustainable Development

Pioneering Artificial Intelligence models for smart climate networks, optimized agricultural fields, and accessible literacy modules.

  • AI for Smart Cities
  • AI for Climate Action
  • AI for Education
  • AI for Agriculture
Core Theme Track 04
Evaluation Journey

The 3-Round Hybrid Challenge

A structured multi-round evaluation designed to test your innovation, technical skill, and real-world social impact potential.

01
Online Screening

Idea screening

Submit your abstract and a structured PPT (7–9 slides) covering: Problem Statement, Proposed Solution, Innovation, Technical Approach, Social Impact, and Feasibility.

Abstract Submission:Mandatory
Presentation:7–9 Slides
Format:PPT / PDF / Word
Initial Filter Phase
02
Online Evaluation

Technical Progress Evaluation

Submit your structured Progress Report (PDF) alongside a recorded progress showcase video (5-7 minutes). Demonstrate prototype milestones, active codebase progress, and expected deployment scope.

Deliverable 1:Progress Report (PDF)
Deliverable 2:Video Presentation
Duration:5–7 Minutes
Medium:English or Hindi
Progress Tracking
03
Offline Showcase

Grand Finale

A high-adrenaline 2-day offline finale hosted directly at BV(DU)COE, Pune. Present your absolute functional prototype, MVP, or demonstrable PoC where absolute product novelty is highly rewarded by the jury.

Venue:BV(DU)COE Pune Campus
Pillars:Functional Prototype / MVP
Presentation:8–10 Min Demo
Q&A:5 Min Judge Q&A
24-Hour Final Sprint
Hackathon Schedule

Roadmap & Timeline 2026

Keep track of crucial evaluation dates and project submission milestones.

June 20, 2026

Registrations Open

Online registration link goes live for national and international UG student groups.

August 5, 2026

Registration Closed

Final gate closure for all online team registration forms has passed.

August 1, 2026

Round 1 Submissions Open

Submit your idea abstract and your 7-9 slides proposal PPT directly through the submission dashboard portal.

August 10, 2026

Round 1 Submission Deadline

Final cut-off time for uploading Round 1 proposal PPT and abstract documentation.

August 15, 2026

Round 2 Submissions Open

Submit your structured Progress Report (PDF) alongside a recorded progress showcase video (5-7 minutes).

September 11-12, 2026

🏆 Grand Finale

2-day action-packed offline final pitch and live demonstration hosted physically at the university campus in Pune.

Judging Metrics

How You'll Be Evaluated

Review our transparent scoring frameworks deployed across all vetting panels.

30%

Innovation & Creativity

Evaluation of the absolute conceptual novelty and dynamic thinking model behind your resolution path.

30%

Social Impact

Relevance to chosen United Nations SDG goals and overall benefit to vulnerable user groups.

25%

Technical Implementation

Robustness of code infrastructure, framework stability, layout, security, and API response.

10%

Presentation & Demo

Confidence of pitch delivery, slide structure clarity, and smooth handling of live Q&A reviews.

5%

Industry Applicability

Feasibility of commercializing the concept and ease of integration into active market avenues.

Bounty & Rewards

Awards & Recognition

Win cash prizes, goodies, trophies, and certificates — plus valuable networking with industry experts.

Runner-Up

Awarded to the Second Place overall scoring team

Reward Bracket CASH PRIZES (Amount Yet to be Revealed!) + Physical & Digital Certificate
  • Elite Runner-Up Silver Trophy
  • Goodies (Yet to Reveal! 🎁)
  • Mentoring Network Access
1st Place

Winner

Awarded to the absolute highest scoring innovative product team

Top Reward Bracket CASH PRIZES (Amount Yet to be Revealed!) + Physical & Digital Certificate
  • Champion Gold Trophy
  • Premium Goodies (Yet to Reveal! 🎁)
  • Direct Investor/Incubation Pitching

2nd Runner-Up

Awarded to the Third Place overall scoring team

Reward Bracket CASH PRIZES (Amount Yet to be Revealed!) + Physical & Digital Certificate
  • Elite Bronze Trophy
  • Goodies (Yet to Reveal! 🎁)
  • Global Merit Badge Certification
Rewards for All Winners

Goodies, trophies & certificates await! 🎁 Stay Tuned!

Academic Milestone Perks

All registered participants receive a Digital Participation Certificate · Finalists receive Physical + Digital Certificates.

Partner with Purpose. Empower Innovation.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a catalyst for change by supporting a global platform where young minds come together to create AI-powered solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Why Sponsor?

Global Visibility

Showcase your brand to a diverse audience of students, professionals, academicians, and industry leaders across the globe.

Talent Engagement

Connect with bright, passionate, and skilled participants while shaping the future of technology.

Brand Recognition

Prominent logo placement across all event materials, website, social media, and on-ground branding.

Thought Leadership

Position your organization as a leader in innovation, sustainability, and social impact.

Media & Outreach

Feature in press releases, digital campaigns, and outreach activities before, during & after the event.

Networking Opportunities

Engage with industry experts, innovators, and potential collaborators.

Core Vision

Empowering AI4SDG Solutions

Innovate 4 Impact: AI SDG Global Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour international innovation challenge organized by IEEE WIE Affinity Group, in association with Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune.

The hackathon empowers participants to leverage Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to develop impactful solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Target Audience Students & Industry Leaders

Sponsorship Packages

Premium

Platinum Sponsor

₹ 1,00,000 & Above
  • Title Sponsor Recognition
  • Maximum Branding Visibility
  • Speaking Opportunity
  • Booth & Premium Placement

Gold Sponsor

₹ 74,999
  • Co-Branding in Promotions
  • High Visibility
  • Booth Opportunity
  • Judging Opportunities

Silver Sponsor

₹ 49,999
  • Logo Branding
  • Social Media Mentions
  • Networking Access
  • On-Ground Branding

Bronze Sponsor

₹ 24,999
  • Logo on Website
  • Social Media Mentions
  • Appreciation Certificate
  • Promotional Co-Branding

Detailed Benefits Matrix

BENEFITS PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Title Sponsor Recognition — — —
Co-Branding in All Promotions
Logo on Website & Event Materials
Social Media Mentions
On-Ground Branding —
Opportunity to Address Participants — —
Booth / Stall (If Venue) — —
Judging / Mentoring Opportunities —
Certificate of Appreciation

Interested in partner sponsorship packages or custom alignment proposals?

Connect with Sponsor Office
Sponsors & Collaboration Network

Our Partners

Partner
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ENSIN forum

ensinforum.com
Partner
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Innover Systems Pvt Ltd

innoversystems.com
Partner
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I4C

i4c.in
Partner
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Align Gemex Consultancy Services

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Partner
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Krishidnya Innovation

Private Partnership
Partner
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Enactus IGDTUW

Student Network Partner
Co-Organiser
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ECSA

Electronics & Communication Student Association

Co-Organising Association
Supporting Club
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Financity Club

Official Finance & Management Club, BV(DU)COE

Supporting Student Club

Official Partner & Sponsor Logos are being added shortly. Stay tuned!

Committee Board

Organising Leadership

Steered by pioneering academic minds and student coordinators committed to social impact engineering education.

Organising Committee

Dr. Rajesh Prasad RP

Dr. Rajesh Prasad

Principal, BV(DU)COE Pune

IEEE Senior Member
Dr. Sunita Dhotre SD

Dr. Sunita Dhotre

Advisor, BV(DU)COEP

IEEE CIS & WIE Advisor

Organising Team

Dr. Bindu Garg BG

Dr. Bindu Garg

HOD, CSE
Dr. Manisha Kasar MK

Dr. Manisha Kasar

Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Shreekala Mane SM

Dr. Shreekala Mane

Faculty Coordinator

Primary Committee Members

Prof. Jitendra Kachare JK

Prof. Jitendra Kachare

Committee Member
Prof. Prajkta Pawar PP

Prof. Prajkta Pawar

Committee Member
Prof. Rohini Patil RP

Prof. Rohini Patil

Committee Member
Prof. Yash Kolhe YK

Prof. Yash Kolhe

Committee Member
Dr. Rohani Jadhav RJ

Dr. Rohani Jadhav

Committee Member
Dr. Dimple Pal DP

Dr. Dimple Pal

Technical Committee Member | Vice Chair WIE Pune Section
Dr. Rajshree Jain RJ

Dr. Rajshree Jain

Mentor WiE IEEE Pune Section
Dr. Simran Khiani SK

DR Simran Khiani

Chair, IEEE WIE Pune Section

Student Coordinators

Nishu Kumari NK

Nishu Kumari

Student Lead Organiser

+91 98350 44746 nishukri_0011@ieee.org
Arvind G AG

Arvind G

Student Lead Organiser

+91 96613 19990 arvind4z@ieee.org

Student Team

Archana Angel AA

Archana Angel

Student Committee
Sam Mendonca SM

Sam Mendonca

Student Committee
Saksham Shrivastava SS

Saksham Shrivastava

Student Committee
Ayush Bariar AB

Ayush Bariar

Student Committee
Abhigyan Raj AR

Abhigyan Raj

Student Committee
Kumar Sujal KS

Kumar Sujal

Student Committee
Kiran K

Kiran Salunkhe

Student Committee
Harshita Kumari HK

Harshita Kumari

Student Committee
Shaily Mishra SM

Shaily Mishra

Student Committee
Shreya Kumari SK

Shreya Kumari

Student Committee
Shubham Pandey SP

Shubham Pandey

Student Committee
Ranveer Singh RS

Ranveer Singh

Student Committee
Amey Nigem AN

Amey Nigem

Student Committee
Aviral AV

Aviral Bhatt

Student Committee
Harsh HC

Harsh Chouhan

Student Committee
Dhanur DH

Dhanur

Student Committee
Registration Closed

Round 1 Submission Portal

Registrations are officially closed! Registered teams must now submit their ideas before August 10.

Submission Instructions

Submission Platforms

  • Participants who registered through Unstop are required to submit their deliveries through the Unstop platform itself.
  • Participants who registered through the Website are required to submit their round here.

Presentation Guidelines

  • We recommend keeping your presentation within 7 slides for better clarity and concise communication.
  • If required to explain your solution effectively, you may exceed the 7-slide limit in special cases.
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Problem Statement

  • You may submit your own problem statement if it aligns with one of the hackathon themes.
  • However, we recommend choosing from the official problem statements, as they have been carefully curated for the hackathon.

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Get in Touch

Have questions regarding track compliance, accommodations, or sponsorship proposal pipelines? Connect directly with our coordination office or reach out using our official inbox.

Our Campus

Idea Lab, BV(DU) College of Engineering, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India - 411043

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Official Event Email

bv.innovate4impact@gmail.com

Call Coordinator

+91 96613 19990

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