Applications are Open for the National Innovation Challenge "Atomic Hack India 2026"

Name of the Event: Atomic Hack India 2026

Date: 4 - 6 December 2026

Place: IIT Bombay

Last Date of Application: 20 October 2026

Link to Apply:

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Atomic Hack India 2026 is a premier national innovation challenge designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial practice. Hosted at IIT Bombay, it invites students to solve engineering and technological case studies in nuclear energy, power engineering, digitalization of industrial facilities, digital twins, critical infrastructure and smart grids, using ROSATOM's professional REPEAT VISION modeling platform.

Format and Key Dates:

The event features an online qualification stage followed by an intense on-site sprint.

• Stage 0: Online Registration (October 2026)

  Teams access the REPEAT VISION platform to explore it, complete preliminary tasks and receive mentorship.

  
  

  Registration opens: October 1, 10:00 IST

  Registration closes: October 20, 23:59 IST

  
  

• Stage 1: Online Qualification (October 2026)

  Teams access REPEAT VISION platform to explore, complete preliminary tasks, and undergo mentorship from 20 - 28 October.

  
  

• Stage 2: On-Site Grand Finale (December 4–6, 2026, IIT Bombay)

  A 48-hour intensive innovation sprint involving problem-solving and expert mentoring, with the final day devoted to final pitching. The hackathon closes at 18:00 IST on December 6.

Accommodation & Logistics:

Accommodation will be available for participants in the IIT Bombay hostels. Participants will be required to pay a nominal fee towards their stay. Further details regarding accommodation and payment will be communicated to selected participants/registered teams.

Who Can Participate:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in engineering, science or technology institutions in India

• Participants must be at least 18 years old as of the registration start date (16+ with written consent from a legal representative)

• Backgrounds in Electrical Power Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering or related fields are recommended but not mandatory

• Team size: 3 to 4 members

Prizes and Recognition:

1. Fully sponsored international research internship in Moscow

2. Internships at JSC ETC GET

3. Industry-recognized certificates and other valuable prizes

4. Opportunity for winners to visit advanced engineering centers in Russia

5. Exclusive branded merchandise for all finalists

Organisers:

• GESH IITB (IIT Bombay Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability)

• JSC ETC GET (ROSATOM Group)

• ROSATOM Corporate Academy (ROSATOM Group)

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at 30006497@iitb.ac.in