The 5G/6G Centre of Excellence at the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, supported by Start in UP, has launched the 5G/6G Innovation Hackathon. This initiative aims to foster technological advancement and enable innovators to develop next-generation connectivity solutions aligned with national priorities.
All eligible stakeholders are encouraged to apply and contribute to advancing India’s leadership in telecommunications and emerging technologies.

Domains of Innovation:
- Smart Health
- Defense
- Agriculture
- Industrial Automation & Energy Management
- Fintech
- Native AI
- AI/ML Compute Acceleration for Edge Networks; Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)
- Open Innovation
Awards & Prizes:
- First Prize: ₹5,00,000
- Second Prize: ₹4,00,000
- Third Prize: ₹3,00,000
Additional Benefits:
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- Mentorship from industry leaders, domain specialists, and research experts.
- Opportunities for incubation and potential funding support.
- Assistance in prototype development.
- Exposure and networking with government bodies and industry partners.
Who Can Apply:
- Startups.
- Individual Innovators.
- Students (Final-year Undergraduate/Postgraduate).
- Researchers and Technology Developers.
The deadline to apply is December 7, 2025.
Join our community of Startups/Founders here – https://forms.gle/SWEh61Kv2z4BVJZS7
