Why Apply?
India's energy ecosystem is changing, and your ideas could power the next chapter. Join the Yuva Yodha Tech Hackathon by Schneider Electric and take on real-world sustainability challenges. Whether you're a coder, creator, or problem-solver, this is your chance to innovate, make an impact, and accelerate your career while building solutions for a smarter, greener India.
Eligibility Criteria
We welcome innovative young minds from across India to participate in this transformative hackathon focused on energy solutions.
Selection Criteria:
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Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen or resident.
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Age: Must be 18 years or above.
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Education Status: Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in India.
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Eligible Programs: Open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or other STEM programs.
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Participation Format: Open to individual participants and teams of up to 4 members.
Hackathon Timeline
Registration
Aug 15- Oct 3
Idea Submission
Aug 21- Oct 4
Prototype & Judging
Oct 11- Nov 22
Top Teams Announcement
December 6
Hackathon Finale
January 2027
Challenge Statements
Challenge 1
Feeding a billion people cleanly, efficiently, and resiliently.
Sustainable
Agriculture
— Energy, Water
& Productivity
Challenge 2
Occupant Experience
Making every square metre smarter, greener, and more comfortable.
Smart Buildings — Energy Efficiency
& Occupant Experience
Challenge 3
Making clean power dependable, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Grid Reliability
& Renewable
Intermittency
Challenge 4
Decarbonising the factory floor without compromising competitiveness.
Smart Manufacturing — Industrial Energy & Process Efficiency
Exciting Prizes Await
Grand Prize: ₹30,00,000
Runner-up: ₹20,00,000
3rd Place: ₹15,00,000
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