SDG Hackathon 2026 Invites Indian Youth to Innovate for Sustainable Development

The SDG Hackathon 2026: Innovate for a Sustainable Future (India) has opened applications for students and early-stage entrepreneurs across the country, inviting them to develop scalable and impact-driven solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Designed as a platform to nurture innovation for social and environmental impact, the hackathon encourages participants to translate ideas into practical solutions addressing key development challenges such as health, education, climate action, gender equality, clean energy, and inclusive growth.

According to details shared by FundsforNGOs, the programme is open to individuals and teams with early-stage concepts that demonstrate potential for scalability and real-world application. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation by supporting solutions that contribute meaningfully to sustainable development outcomes.

Key Highlights

• Who can apply: Students and early-stage entrepreneurs based in India
• Focus areas: Solutions aligned with one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Objective: Promote scalable, innovative ideas for sustainable and inclusive development
• Application deadline: January 26, 2026

Participants are expected to design solutions that are not only innovative but also practical, measurable, and capable of creating long-term impact. The hackathon serves as a learning and collaboration opportunity, bringing together young innovators, sustainability advocates, and development-focused stakeholders.

Further information about eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and thematic focus areas is available on the FundsforNGOs platform and the official SDG resources website.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this national-level initiative focused on driving solutions for a sustainable future.