Gear up and get your projects ready
Odisha's biggest student–led hackathon for local problems. Identify a real grassroots challenge in your district, document it with concrete evidence, and build working technology prototypes on 28–29 November 2026.
Open to BSc, BE/BTech & MBA/MCA students in Odisha • Teams of 3–5 (must include at least 1 woman).
30 Finalists
Selected for 24h Grand Finale
₹30,000
Cash awards + Incubation
5 Themes
Aligned to SDGs & Odisha priorities
30 Districts
Evidence-backed Problem Atlas
Themes Built for Odisha's Grassroots
Follow the 5 challenge tracks along the wave path. Click any track to inspect its verified Ground Voice problem owner, real grassroots 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.
UTKAL YATRA
ଉତ୍କଳ ଯାତ୍ରା
Puri crowd telemetry, temple heritage & community eco-homestays.
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.
Utkal Yatra
Puri crowd telemetry, temple heritage & community eco-homestays.
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 & How Teams Form
Innovate Odisha 3.0 has four clear, non-negotiable criteria to guarantee fair competition, verified student status, and inclusive team representation.
Enrolled in Odisha Institutions
BSc, B.Tech, MCA or MBA Students
Open to all students currently enrolled in any degree college or university across Odisha. All squad members must belong to the same college campus.
Squad of 3 to 5 Builders
Cross-Disciplinary Team Format
Assemble a team of 3, 4, or 5 students. We encourage combining coders, IoT builders, agricultural/science researchers, and business thinkers.
Women-Led by Design
At Least 1 Woman Innovator
Every single team must include at least one woman member in a core building or research role to foster gender-inclusive leadership in technology.
Live 24-Hour Prototype Build
Build Live on Campus in Bhubaneswar
Field research and problem statements are documented beforehand, but code and hardware prototypes must be built live during the 24-hour sprint.
The Recommended 4-Member Winning Squad
Teams that pair technical execution with ground research and crisp product presentation perform best under jury evaluation.
Lead Dev
Architecture & APIs
Maker / IoT
Hardware & UI
Woman Leader
Ground Research
Product Pitch
Impact & Market
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.
12 – 31 October
Team registration & clinics
1 – 10 November
Dossier grading & top 30 cohort
28 – 29 November
24-Hour live build at NITF
Statewide Portal Launch
Applications open across all technical, science & management colleges in Odisha.
Problem Discovery Webinars
Virtual orientation on identifying and documenting genuine grassroots problem statements.
Applications Close
Last day to submit evidence dossiers and confirm team registration.
Top 30 Finalists Declared
Finalist cohort of 30 teams across 5 themes selected for the on-campus sprint.
24-Hour Prototype Hackathon
Live prototyping sprint and jury presentations at Nalanda Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.
Don't Miss the 31 October Registration Deadline
Takes less than 5 minutes to submit your team lead details & grassroots problem area.
₹30,000 Prize Pool & Incubation
Cash awards, AIC-NITF incubation fast-track, and maker lab support.
Innovate Odisha Champion
Top Finale Score Across All Themes
5 Theme Champions
₹3,000 for Best in Each Theme
Nari Shakti Innovator
Top Women-Led Student Innovation
Best Startup Potential
Highest Commercial Feasibility
Beyond the Hackathon: Incubation at AIC-NITF
Translating top prototypes into real-world pilot deployments.
Incubation Pipeline
Top 10 teams qualify for incubation and prototype validation at Bhubaneswar.
Problem Atlas Citation
Permanent verified publication in Odisha's student innovation repository.
Hardware Maker Bench
Access to 3D printers, IoT sensors, PCB milling, and drone kits.
Applicant Value
Verified certificate and evaluator scorecard for every participating team.
Introducing AIC-NITF & Past Chapters
Supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & Startup Odisha at Nalanda Institute of Technology campus.
The Ecosystem Backing Innovate Odisha 3.0
Season 2.0 Grand Champion
₹1,00,000 Award • Agritech Prototype
1st Runner-Up Cohort
₹50,000 Award • Health Diagnostic Prototype
Best Innovation Award
₹15,000 Award • Hardware Alert Device
Best Business Potential
Pre-Incubation & Seed Grant Track
24-Hour Prototype Floor
Nalanda Institute of Technology Campus
Hardware Bench & Embedded IoT
Embedded IoT and sensor prototypes
Mentorship & Standup Checks
Industry mentors reviewing live architectures
Main Stage Jury Presentations
Working prototype demonstrations
Valedictory Ceremony
Student builders from across 30 districts
Inaugural Edition Launch
The genesis of Innovate Odisha at AIC-NITF
Collaborative Student Energy
Cross-disciplinary teams collaborating non-stop
Field Solutions Evaluation
Domain experts grading grassroots impact
Season 1 Valedictory
Honoring innovators from 30 districts
Season 3.0 Registration Open
Join 30 selected teams at Nalanda Institute of Technology campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about eligibility, registration, and hackathon format.
Have questions about team formation or tracks?
Ask in the Innovate Odisha Telegram Community→Gear up and get your projects ready
Join 30 selected student teams at Nalanda Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar on 28–29 November. Build live prototypes and compete for ₹30,000 cash prizes + AIC-NITF incubation.