SPARK 2026 - Internal Hackathon, SIH 2026

Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 is an initiative of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and the All India Council
for Technical Education (AICTE). Problem statements are contributed by ministries, government departments, public sector undertakings, industry, and state governments, providing students with an opportunity to develop solutions to real-world challenges at the national level.

IIT Palakkad conducts the Internal Hackathon, SPARK 2026, to shortlist teams for participation in SIH 2026. The event
is organised by the CSquare Innovation Centre in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT
Palakkad (TECHIN) and the Technical Affairs Council. Participation in the internal hackathon is mandatory for teams
seeking to represent IIT Palakkad at SIH 2026.