Are you a school student with an innovative idea that could solve a real-world problem? The RISE Hackathon 2026 invites students from Grades 6 to 11 to turn their ideas into practical working projects. Organised by The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School, the hackathon provides an opportunity for young innovators to explore technology, engineering, robotics and science through hands-on problem-solving. Jointly hosted by The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School, with Saveetha Engineering College as Academic Partner, through the RISE Programme.
With five exciting challenge tracks, participants can work individually or in teams of up to three members. Registration is completely free, and selected finalist teams will get an opportunity to present their projects at the Grand Finale in Poonamallee, Chennai.
RISE Hackathon 2026 – Overview
Competition Name: RISE Hackathon 2026
Organisers: The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School
Academic Partner: Saveetha Engineering College
Eligibility: Students studying in Grades 6 to 11
Team Size: 1–3 students
Registration Fee: Free
Finalist Fee: ₹500 per team for teams selected among the Top 20
Registration Period: 12 October – 7 November 2026
Round 1 Submission Deadline: 7 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Round 1 Results: 10 November 2026
Grand Finale: 28 November 2026
Finale Venue: Poonamallee, Chennai
Challenge Tracks
Participants can choose from five different tracks according to their interests and innovative ideas.
1. Robotics & Automation
This track focuses on developing automated systems that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Challenge idea: Build a system that checks whether every item is correctly packed in a box before shipment and alerts users when something is missing or incorrect.
2. Applied STEM
Explore practical applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Challenge idea: Develop a device that generates useful energy from sunlight, wind, footsteps or movement.
3. UAVs & Aerospace
This track encourages students to explore aerospace technology, sensors and related innovations.
Challenge idea: Create a sensor-based system that measures the distance of objects across a wide field of view. Building an actual drone is not compulsory.
4. Industry 6.0
Focus on smart industrial systems, monitoring and technological innovation.
Challenge idea: Develop a system that identifies which machine in a group is malfunctioning while using as few sensors as possible.
5. Open Innovation
Have an innovative idea that does not fit into the other categories? The Open Innovation track allows students to work on a problem of their choice.
Participants can identify a real-world challenge from their school, home or community and develop a practical working solution.
Who Can Participate?
The hackathon is open to students studying in Grades 6 to 11.
The following participation conditions apply:
Students can participate individually or in teams.
Each team must have between 1 and 3 students.
A team can consist of one Team Leader and up to two teammates.
All team members must be studying in Grades 6 to 11.
Each student can participate in only one team.
The Team Leader is responsible for registering the team and submitting the project.
The competition is particularly relevant to school students in Chennai and nearby areas, as the Grand Finale requires physical participation in Poonamallee, Chennai.
How to Participate?
The registration and Round 1 submission process takes place online.
Step 1: Sign in with Google
The Team Leader must sign in using a Gmail account. Students who do not have an account should seek assistance from a parent.
Step 2: Register Your Team
The Team Leader must complete the online registration form by providing the required details.
During registration, participants must:
Select one of the five challenge tracks.
Add up to two teammates, if applicable.
Provide the teammates' Gmail addresses.
Provide parent contact details.
A reference ID will be sent to the registered email address.
Step 3: Prepare the Round 1 Submission
After registration, the team can access its dashboard.
For Round 1, participants must submit:
A description of their project idea in a maximum of 500 words.
A presentation containing up to six slides using the official RISE PowerPoint template.
The presentation must be uploaded to Google Drive. Students should set the sharing permission to Anyone with the link – Viewer and paste the presentation link into their team dashboard.
Step 4: Submit the Project
The Team Leader must submit the project idea and presentation through the dashboard before the deadline.
Round 1 results will be communicated through email on 10 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 12 October 2026 |
| Registration and Round 1 Submission Closes | 7 November 2026 |
| Round 1 Submission Deadline | 7 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Round 1 Results | 10 November 2026 |
| Grand Finale | 28 November 2026 |
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