Winner
₹25,000per theme • ₹1,25,000 total
Cash prize + certificate
Offline • University of Jammu₹2,50,000 in prizes
J&K Tech & Innovation Surge 2026
INNOVATHON 2.0 @ JU
Build bold. Build Bharat.
Join problem-solvers engineering technology for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and Mission Yuva.
Grand Finale begins in
50Days
18Hours
00Minutes
59Seconds
19–20 Nov 2026Grand Finale
3–4 MembersTeam size
Jammu, J&KVenue
₹2.5 LakhPrize pool
Announcements
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The mission
Innovation rooted in the region. Built for the nation.
Under the visionary leadership of Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai, Innovathon 2.0 calls on students, professionals, and builders from every discipline to solve meaningful public challenges.
Organized by SIIEDC, University of Jammu, the event connects ambitious ideas with mentors, incubation support, and a platform for real-world impact.
05Core themes
02Days offline
AllStreams welcome
2047National vision
Five frontiers
Choose your challenge.
Explore five high-impact tracks where technology can reshape governance, resilience, industry, livelihoods, and inclusion.
Theme 01
Intelligent Governance
AI for security and public services
Build trusted, accessible systems that help public institutions respond faster, deliver better services, and keep communities safer.
Idea starters
Citizen service copilotsPublic safety intelligenceTransparent welfare delivery
The first chapter
Innovathon 1.0 @ JU
On 16–17 February 2026, the University of Jammu hosted a 48-hour national hackathon that brought teams together to turn ambitious ideas into working prototypes.
107Teams registered
321Participants
35Finalist teams
In their words
Pressure became progress.
“The feedback didn’t break us; it sharpened us.”
“Winning 2nd prize was a result of teamwork, not individual effort.”
“The energy, teamwork, and vision throughout the event were deeply inspiring.”
Road to the finale
From first slide to final stage.
Every milestone on your journey to Innovathon 2.0 at the University of Jammu.
1
Open now
Idea submission
Submit your initial idea presentation on Unstop.
2
20–25 Oct
Screening
Expert review and initial shortlisting of teams.
3
25 Oct
Final shortlist
Selected teams are announced for the final round.
4
After shortlist
Final registration
₹250 per team, including accommodation and food.
5
19–20 Nov 2026
Grand Finale
Two-day offline build and showcase at the University of Jammu.
Rewards
Five themes. Fifteen winners.
Each theme awards its top three teams, creating more opportunities for bold ideas to be recognized.
1st Runner Up
₹15,000per theme • ₹75,000 total
Cash prize + certificate
2nd Runner Up
₹10,000per theme • ₹50,000 total
Cash prize + certificate
Beyond the prize money
Participation certificates for eligible teams, plus incubation and mentorship support at University of Jammu.
Who can join
Open minds. Every discipline.
UndergraduatePostgraduateEngineeringManagementArtsCommerceSciencesLawMedicalFreshersExperienced professionalsAll streams
Team of 3–4
Build a balanced team with technical, design, research, or business strengths.
Stay covered
A flat ₹250 per shortlisted team covers accommodation and food at the finale.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions.
Your idea can move a nation
Ready to build what’s next?
Register through the official Unstop listing. Event queries are handled by SIIEDC, University of Jammu.