Archive · 24 Aug 2026
SNIST Hosts National Student Innovation Hackathon With ₹1 Lakh Prize
SNIST held a 36-hour competition called LaunchPadX for student teams.
The event took place in Hyderabad from August 22 to 23, 2026.
Students worked together to create technology-based solutions to real-world problems.
They had to think of ideas, build prototypes, test them and present their work in a short time.
Teachers, mentors and industry professionals helped guide the teams.
The winning team received a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
Students also practiced communication, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Because the event continued overnight, the organisers arranged separate accommodation and sought police support for security.
Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology held the 36-hour LaunchPadX hackathon from August 22 to 23, 2026.
Student teams developed technology-based prototypes addressing real-world challenges.
The winning team received a ₹1 lakh cash prize for innovation, technical ability, creativity and practical application.
Faculty members, mentors and industry professionals guided students in teamwork, leadership, communication and entrepreneurship.
The overnight event included separate campus accommodation and requested local police night-patrolling support.
- Who
- The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology hosted student teams, with support from faculty, mentors and industry representatives.
- What
- It conducted LaunchPadX, a 36-hour national innovation hackathon focused on developing technology-based prototypes.
- When
- August 22 to 23, 2026.
- Where
- Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To encourage students to apply classroom knowledge, solve real-world problems and develop innovation, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills.
- Event
- LaunchPadX – Two-Day National Innovation Hackathon 2026
- Duration
- 36 hours
- Dates
- August 22–23, 2026
- Host
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology
- Winning prize
- ₹1 lakh cash
- Chief guest
- Mr. Rruve Manta, Global Chief Operating Officer, President and Board Member
- Guest
- Mr. Sai Eshwar, Founder and CEO of Stud Lyf
- Security arrangements
- Separate accommodation was arranged for male and female participants, and local police night-patrolling support was sought.