Join India's Next Generation of Innovators!
15 September 2026
Students of Grades 8–12
2 Students + 1 Teacher/Mentor
AI for Sustainability
Build AI. Solve Local Challenges.
A national hackathon where students use AI to solve environmental challenges in their communities.
Turning Local Ideas into Lasting Impact
Build practical solutions for water, waste, pollution, biodiversity and sustainable living.
No Coding? No Problem.
Use beginner-friendly AI tools to bring your ideas to life. No prior coding experience is required.
Your Quest For Glory
Registration
Identify a sustainability challenge in your school or community, form your team and register to begin your Quest4Earth innovation journey.
Registration Close: 15 September 2026
Teacher Training
Teachers/mentors will participate in an orientation programme to learn about the Hackathon, AI tools, and mentoring student teams throughout the hackathon journey. They will receive a certificate upon completion of the orientation programme.
15 September 2026
Prototype Submission
Based on the challenge identified and the learning received, teams are required to submit their AI-enabled solution.
- AI-powered prototype/solution
- Demo video (details to be shared shortly)
- Project documentation (details to be shared shortly)
Last Date: 12 October 2026
Top 100 Announcement
The best solutions submitted by student teams will be shortlisted for the Masterclasses and Mentorship Programme.
Announcement: 19 October 2026
Masterclasses & Mentorship
Shortlisted teams will participate in expert-led masterclasses and mentoring sessions to strengthen their ideas and refine their prototypes.
Sessions: 26 October – 1 November 2026
Re-Submission
Based on the mentor feedback and learning received, teams will submit the improved version of their solution.
Last Date: 16 November 2026
Top 10 Announcement
The ten most promising teams will be shortlisted for the National Grand Finale.
Announcement: 20 November 2026
Grand Finale
Shortlisted teams will present their AI-enabled solutions before a distinguished jury of experts at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
22 December 2026
Ready to Make a Difference? Here’s Who Can Join!
Eligible Students
Students of Grades 8 to 12 from government schools in India.
Team Formation
Participation is allowed in teams of two members.
Teacher Mentor
Each participating school will nominate one teacher mentor to guide and support teams.
Inclusive Participation
Schools are encouraged to form diverse teams, with at least one girl participant wherever possible.
Communities across India face everyday environmental challenges that need innovative solutions. Quest4Earth Hackathon 2026 encourages students to identify these local problems and use Artificial Intelligence to develop practical, technology-enabled solutions that create meaningful impact.
You can choose any one of the following focus areas to build your AI-powered solution.
Water Conservation
Create solutions that encourage responsible water use, conservation and management.
Climate Change
Develop ideas that help communities adapt to or reduce the impact of climate change.
Waste Management
Design smarter ways to reduce, segregate, recycle and manage waste.
Air Pollution Control
Build solutions that help monitor, reduce or spread awareness about air pollution.
Biodiversity Conservation
Use technology to protect ecosystems, wildlife and natural resources.
Sustainable Lifestyles
Promote greener habits and responsible choices at home, school and in the community.
Community Well-being
Create innovative solutions that improve environmental awareness and quality of life in your community.
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of experts on innovation, creativity, impact, feasibility and the effective use of AI.
The detailed evaluation framework and scoring criteria will be announced soon.
Everything you need to turn your idea into a working solution will be available right here.
Resources coming soon:
- Student Handbook
- Hackathon Rulebook
- AI Learning Guides
- Project Submission Templates
- Presentation Template
- Learning Resources & Downloads
Your innovation could earn national recognition, exciting cash prizes and exclusive winner awards.
Prize categories and awards will be announced soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students from Grades 8–12 studying in participating government schools across India are eligible to participate.
Join India's Next Generation of Innovators!
15 September 2026
Students of Grades 8–12
2 Students + 1 Teacher/Mentor
AI for Sustainability
Questions? Contact us!
events@schoolnetindia.com