Department of Computer Science and Engineering in association with iDatamind
RIT Chennai
Innovate for IMPACT
SDG-Aligned | 24-Hour International Hybrid Hackathon
ONLINE PHASE
Jan 12, 2026
FINAL ROUND
Feb 4–5, 2026
Why INNOCLASH?
An impact-driven platform where innovation meets purpose
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Align your innovation with global sustainability challenges
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Learn from both academic experts and industry professionals
Real-World Problem Solving
Tackle meaningful problems with tangible impact…
Department of Computer Science and Engineering in association with iDatamind
RIT Chennai
Innovate for IMPACT
SDG-Aligned | 24-Hour International Hybrid Hackathon
ONLINE PHASE
Jan 12, 2026
FINAL ROUND
Feb 4–5, 2026
Why INNOCLASH?
An impact-driven platform where innovation meets purpose
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Align your innovation with global sustainability challenges
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Learn from both academic experts and industry professionals
Real-World Problem Solving
Tackle meaningful problems with tangible impact potential
Expert Evaluation
Get evaluated by leading academics and industry leaders
Hackathon Flow
Three stages of innovation
1
Idea Submission (Online)
Submit your PPT via shareable link
Jan 12, 2026
2
Expert Evaluation & Shortlisting
Selected teams move to final round
Late January
3
24-Hour Onsite Hackathon
Build your solution at RIT Chennai
Feb 4–5, 2026
UN Sustainable Development Goals
All 17 SDG Goals are supported
SDG 1
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
SDG 3
Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
SDG 4
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all
SDG 5
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to reliable, sustainable energy for all
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive economic growth
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure and foster innovation
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
SDG 13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change
SDG 14
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources
SDG 15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
SDG 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies
SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and global partnership
Registration Details
Everything you need to know
Team Size
3–4 Members
Registration Fee
₹100 per Participant
Mode
Hybrid (Online + Onsite)
Deadline
Jan 5, 2026
Click to register at INNOCLASH26
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything clarified