MAKER'S ARENA 2.0
By AIC RAISE
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Quick Answer
South India's 24-hour hard-tech hackathon for students and early-stage founders to prototype hardware innovations — up to ₹5 lakh grant for winners.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- AIC RAISE
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 8 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC RAISE. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
MAKER'S ARENA 2.0 is South India's premier 24-hour non-stop hard-tech and hardware hackathon, organised by AIC RAISE. This is the flagship event for innovators passionate about building real, working prototypes from scratch in the AI, hardware, IoT, and machine learning domains.
Who Should Apply Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, recent graduates (within 2 years), and early-stage founders. Participants can join as teams of 2–5 members or compete individually. The competition welcomes anyone with a hardware or hard-tech idea ready to build.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs for 24 hours continuously from 4:00 PM on June 26 to 4:00 PM on June 27, 2026, at the AIC RAISE venue. Teams will build, test, and showcase working prototypes. The competition includes mentorship from industry experts, direct mentor connections, and expert-led sessions throughout the event.
Prizes & Recognition Winners receive grants up to ₹5,00,000, plus internship opportunities with top performers, startup toolkit access, and incubation & IP support. All participants receive certificates. Most innovative ideas also gain access to fab lab facilities.
Eligibility Open to students (UG/PG), recent graduates, and early-stage founders. Team size: 1–5 members. Individual participation is welcome. Registration fee: ₹499 per person. Note: Accommodation for women participants is available upon request.
How to Apply Registration opens on May 5, 2026, and closes on June 8, 2026. Register via the direct link provided or contact: 7305030967 / productsupport@aicraise.com. Limited slots available (241/250 already booked).
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Organizers
AIC RAISE is an Atal Incubation Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, backed by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, Government of India. It focuses on mission-driven founders building technology for social and environmental problems, and is reported to be supported…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
What You Get
- Winners receive up to ₹5,00,000 grant, internship opportunities, startup toolkit access, incubation & IP support.
- Most innovative ideas gain access to fab lab facilities.
- All participants benefit from mentorship, expert-led sessions, and receive certificates.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Application Process
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Registration
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
