Yuva Yodha Energy Tech Hackathon 2026

Let Your Big Idea Shape the Future of Energy Tech

Evaluation only · Open

Build innovative solutions for real-world energy and sustainability challenges. Create technology that supports a smarter, greener, and more reliable India.

What comes with each prize

On top of the cash, each place carries its own package.

1.1st place
- Grand Prize

Overview

The Yuva Yodha Energy Tech Hackathon by Schneider Electric invites young innovators to solve challenges across energy, sustainability, smart infrastructure, and industrial efficiency. Participants will develop ideas and prototypes that address real-world problems in agriculture, buildings, renewable energy, power grids, and manufacturing. The top 10 teams will get an opportunity to present their solutions at the Schneider Electric India corporate office during the final event.

The brief

Objective

Develop a practical and innovative solution for one of the energy technology challenges.

Challenge Areas

Sustainable Agriculture

Develop solutions that improve energy efficiency, water usage, productivity, and resilience in agriculture.

Smart Buildings

Create smarter, greener, and more comfortable buildings through energy efficiency and improved occupant experience.

Grid Reliability and Renewable Intermittency

Build solutions that make clean power more dependable by addressing renewable energy variability and grid reliability.

Smart Manufacturing

Develop technologies that improve industrial energy and process efficiency while supporting factory decarbonisation.

Eligibility Open to Indian citizens or residents Participants must be 18 years or above Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in India Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and other STEM students Individual participation and teams are allowed Team size: 1–4 members

Deliverables

Idea submission
Prototype of the proposed solution
Technical explanation of the solution
Demonstration of the prototype
Final presentation for shortlisted teams

Evaluation criteria

Problem Understanding
Innovation and Creativity
Technical Feasibility
Sustainability Impact
Energy Efficiency
Scalability
Prototype Quality
Practical Implementation
Presentation and Communication

Frequently asked questions

Where is the challenge hosted and evaluated?
The challenge is hosted and evaluated by Schneider Electric. Wooble lists the opportunity to help participants discover relevant challenges and preserve their submitted work as a verified innovation project on their Wooble profile.
Who can participate?
Indian citizens or residents who are 18 years or above and enrolled as full-time students in India.
Can I participate individually?
Yes. Individual participants and teams of up to four members can participate.
What is the last date for idea submission?
The idea submission deadline is 4 October 2026.

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Prizes are offered and awarded by YouNoodle, not by Wooble. Amounts shown are as stated by the host and may include the host’s own valuation of non-cash items. Who places, how and when a prize is paid, and any tax or deduction, are between the winner and the host. A challenge may close, change or be withdrawn before results are declared.