A School-Level Innovation Challenge
VU JUNIOR HACKATHON 2026
Think Young. Build Smart. Innovate for Tomorrow.
Vikrant University invites students of Classes IX–XII to identify real-world problems, think creatively and build technology-driven solutions with guidance from mentors and experts.
Countdown to 2 November 2026
About the Hackathon
Innovation begins with curiosity.
VU Junior Hackathon 2026 is designed to introduce school students to innovation, technology, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. Students from Classes IX to XII will work in teams to explore real-world challenges and develop practical solutions.
The Hackathon helps students move beyond classroom learning and experience how ideas become solutions through creativity, collaboration and technology.
What Students Will Experience
Bring an idea, form a team and turn your imagination into a working solution.
Identify real-world problems
Develop innovative ideas
Work collaboratively in teams
Build and refine a prototype
Learn from mentors and experts
Present before a judging panel
Experience a real hackathon environment
Event at a Glance
Everything you need to know
Who can participate? Students from CBSE, ICSE and State Board schools. One school mentor or teacher may accompany the team (optional).
How It Works
Register & Submit Your Idea
Registrations open from 11 September 2026. Teams submit an initial idea or concept note based on a selected problem statement.
Build & Innovate
Shortlisted teams work onsite at Vikrant University to develop prototypes and refine solutions with mentor guidance.
Present Your Solution
Teams present their solution and prototype to judges, explaining the problem, approach, innovation and impact.
Choose Your Challenge
Problem Statements
Explore challenges across education, AI, environment, safety, cyber security, FinTech, Agri Tech, accessibility and more.
| No. | Problem Statement | Category | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Classroom Innovation | Education Technology | Design a tool or app that makes classroom learning more interactive, personalized and engaging using digital technology. |
| 2 | AI Study Companion | Education Technology / AI | Build an AI-based assistant that helps students revise, practice and clear doubts in their subjects. |
| 3 | Smart Attendance & Campus Records | Education Technology | Create a digital solution (QR/App/IoT based) to automate attendance and reduce paperwork in schools. |
| 4 | Campus & Student Safety Alert System | Safety & Security | Develop an app or device that allows students to send quick alerts to teachers or parents in an emergency. |
| 5 | Smart Waste Segregation for Schools | Environment & Sustainability | Design a practical solution that encourages proper waste segregation and recycling within school campuses. |
| 6 | Water Conservation Tracker | Environment & Sustainability | Build a simple app or device to help schools and households monitor and reduce daily water wastage. |
| 7 | Student Mental Wellness Companion | Health & Wellness | Create a friendly digital tool that helps students manage stress, track mood and access wellness tips. |
| 8 | Cyber Safety Shield for Students | Cyber Security | Develop a solution that helps young users recognize and stay safe from cyberbullying, scams and unsafe content online. |
| 9 | Safe Route to School | Smart Cities & Transportation | Design a solution that improves road safety and traffic awareness for students commuting to and from school. |
| 10 | Digital Financial Literacy for Teens | FinTech / Life Skills | Build a fun app or game that teaches students the basics of saving, budgeting and smart spending. |
| 11 | Smart Kitchen Gardening Assistant | Agri Tech | Create a tool that helps students grow and monitor a small kitchen garden at home or school using simple technology. |
| 12 | Disaster Preparedness Buddy | Public Safety | Develop an app or guide that prepares students and families to respond safely to earthquakes, floods or fire. |
| 13 | Assistive Tech for Inclusive Learning | Accessibility & Inclusion | Design a solution that makes learning and daily school life easier for differently-abled students. |
| 14 | Smart Energy Saver for Schools | Environment & Sustainability | Build an IoT or app-based solution to monitor and reduce unnecessary electricity usage in school buildings. |
| 15 | Open Innovation | Any Domain | Identify any real-world problem you care about and build a creative, practical, technology-driven solution with no fixed domain. |
Why Participate?
Start your innovation journey early.
Turn Ideas into Solutions
Transform your ideas into practical prototypes that address real-world challenges.
Learn Teamwork
Collaborate with peers, divide responsibilities and solve problems together.
Develop Innovation Skills
Build creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Learn from Experts
Interact with mentors and experts during the Hackathon journey.
Showcase Your Idea
Present your solution and experience the process of pitching an innovation.
Think Beyond the Classroom
Get early exposure to technology, entrepreneurship and hackathons.
Contact Us
Prof. Amit Shrivastava
Mob. : +91 95846 95775Prof. Aishwarya Singh
Mob. : +91 79874 59533Venue: Vikrant University,
Gwalior, M.P.
Join the Innovation Movement
Vikrant University, Gwalior
Bring your ideas, form your team and build smart solutions.
VU Junior Hackathon 2026
02 November 2026 · Offline · Classes IX–XII