Welcome to the Civil Engineering Hackathon-cum-Start-up Contest
All you need to know, in one place.
The Civil Engineering Hackathon-cum-Start-up Contest is a core part of the Building Bharat Sampaark – Innovation Boot Camp in Civil Engineering, hosted at IIT Kanpur from 3-5 February 2026.
It is a theme-based innovation challenge where civil engineering students:
- Work on real infrastructure problems
- Propose practical, scalable solutions
- Get a chance to win cash prizes and incubation support for start-up ideas
Registered for the Innovation Boot Camp? You can also take part in the Hackathon-cum-Start-up Contest — it’s your chance to put ideas into action!
How to Participate in Civil Engineering
Hackathon-cum-Start-up Contest – Three Simple Steps
Prepare Your Idea the Right Way
Use the resources to prepare and submit your entry.
Guidelines
Understand the eligibility, team size, evaluation criteria, and submission rules before you start.
Problem Themes & Statements
Explore the five core themes and the specific problem statements under each:
Innovation in Construction Quality
- Smart Quality Monitoring
- Material Quality Verification
Innovation in Construction Safety
- Predictive Safety Analytics
Innovation in Construction Sustainability
- Sustainable Construction Materials
- Water and Energy Efficiency
Innovation in Infrastructure Asset Management
- Sustainable Asset Management
- Policy & Governance Innovation
Innovation in Construction of Resilient Infrastructure
- Disaster-Resilient Design and Construction
- Materials and Construction Technology for Resilience
*Click to view themes & problem statement
Project Submission Template
Download the template for your idea submission. All entries must follow this structure to be evaluated by the Jury.
Have you registered for Building Bharat Sampaark – Innovation Boot Camp in Civil Engineering?
Have you completed the Registration for the Civil Engineering Hackathon-cum-Start-up Contest?
Now you are eligible to submit your hackathon idea
