Pradeep Batra , Cabinet Minister , Transport , Uttarakhand
ITDA UTTARAKHAND
UKIS Hackathon 2026, organized by ITDA under the Government of Uttarakhand, delivers over ₹10 lakh in prizes, mentorship, and career pathways to innovators across the state.
“The ITDA UKIS Hackathon 2026 provides a platform to convert the ingenuity of Uttarakhand’s young creators into tangible solutions that can influence the state’s tomorrow”— Pradeep Batra , IT Minister , Uttarakhand CabinetDEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA, August 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Uttarakhand Innovation & Solutions Hackathon (UKIS Hackathon) 2026 has launched a reward and opportunity package valued at over ₹10 lakh, calling on students, developers, startups, researchers, professionals, and aspiring innovators to craft practical technology solutions for challenges facing Uttarakhand.
This initiative is spearheaded by the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA), Government of Uttarakhand, and is being advanced under the direction of Shri Pradeep Batra, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Information Technology, Government of Uttarakhand, with strategic oversight from DR. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Secretary, Information Technology, and Shri Alok Pandey, Director, ITDA.
Centered on the theme “Build for Uttarakhand,” UKIS Hackathon 2026 aims to push innovation beyond mere competition toward tangible societal impact, motivating participants to create scalable solutions in fields such as governance, tourism, agriculture, healthcare, environment, disaster resilience, mobility, and other emerging areas.
The program offers more than standard prize money. Participants can earn cash awards, partner perks, expert guidance, internships, certificates, recognition, and career opportunities, establishing a route from issue identification and ideation through prototyping, validation, and possible deployment.
This effort highlights Uttarakhand’s increasing emphasis on fostering a technology and innovation ecosystem where young talent can collaborate with government, industry, and academic institutions to tackle state-specific challenges.
At its heart, UKIS Hackathon 2026 has a straightforward goal: to help turn ideas into solutions that deliver measurable benefits for Uttarakhand and its residents.
Build. Compete. Make an Impact.
For registration and participation details, interested innovators can visit the official UKIS Hackathon platform: https://www.axocom.in/UKISHackathon
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