Nerve to Innovate

Innerve X stands as India’s Largest Student-Driven Hackathon, proudly organized by the AIT Open Source Software Club at the prestigious Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune. This flagship innovation festival is dedicated to fueling creativity, empowering problem-solving, and fostering collaboration among the brightest student innovators across the country - all with zero registration fees to ensure open participation.

Event Stages

Online Idea Presentation Round
December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026

24-Hour Grand Finale Hackathon
January 30 - 31, 2026

Participants will pitch their ideas, refine them with mentor support, and battle it out in the intense 24-hour finale to build impactful real-world solutions.

Prize Pool

Innerve X boasts an extraordinary ₹12,00,000+ prize pool, offering:
• Cash prizes for the top-performing teams
• Premium merchandise & exclusive Innerve goodies
• Special sponsor-provided benefits, credits, and services
• Additional cash rewards for solving Custom Sponsor Problem Statements worth up to ₹15,000 each

Themes & Challenges

This edition features nine exciting themes, including two newly introduced domains, empowering participants to innovate across multiple fronts:
• Web3 & Blockchain
• Defence Systems
• Healthcare
• FinTech
• Cybersecurity
• EduTech
• Game Development
• AR/VR
• Logistics

Participants may also explore Open Innovation, submitting any hardware or software solution that pushes boundaries.

What Participants Get

Free Food
Complimentary meals provided to all hackathon finalists.

Zero Registration Fee
Completely free for all participants, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

Real-World Exposure
Solve industry-backed challenges from leading sponsors and gain hands-on experience building practical solutions.

Prizes & Rewards

Winner - ₹1,25,000
Crowned the ultimate innovator team with unmatched opportunities!
First Runner-Up - ₹75,000
Rising tech stars stealing the spotlight!
Second Runner-Up - ₹50,000
Recognized for outstanding tech excellence!
Ingenious Spark - ₹25,000
Awarded to a creative team with impactful and smart solutions!
Visionary Spark - ₹15,000
Honors future-focused innovation and sharp thinking!
Custom PS Winners - ₹15,000
Special prizes for solving sponsor-introduced custom problem statements!

For any queries, contact us at [email protected] or
Call us at +91 90123 01175.

Sample PPT
Link - https://shorturl.at/A0Qgg