RANE-CIT National Innovation Hackathon 2026

Automobile Smart Manufacturing

Join India's premier hackathon focused on revolutionizing automobile manufacturing through innovative technology solutions

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Registration Deadline: February 10, 2026

About the Hackathon

The RANE CIT National Innovation Hackathon 2026 is a premier technology event focused on transforming the automobile manufacturing industry through cutting-edge innovations.

Participants will tackle real-world challenges in smart manufacturing, IoT integration, automation, and sustainable production methods.

48

Hours of Innovation

500+

Participants

₹2.25L

Prize Pool

Event Themes

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Smart Manufacturing

Develop IoT-enabled solutions for intelligent manufacturing processes in automobile production

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Automation & Robotics

Create automated systems and robotic solutions for enhanced manufacturing efficiency

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Sustainable Production

Design eco-friendly manufacturing processes and sustainable production methodologies

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Data Analytics

Build data-driven solutions for predictive maintenance and quality control

Event Timeline

Feb 10

Registration Deadline

Last date for registration and proposal submission

Feb 15

Selection Notification

Announcement of selected teams for the hackathon

Mar 03

Mentorship & Workshops

Pre-hackathon mentorship sessions and technical workshops

Mar 04-06

48-Hour Hackathon

Intensive development period with mentor support and collaboration

Mar 06

Result & Valedictory

Final presentations, judging, results announcement and closing ceremony

Prizes & Rewards

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First Prize

₹1,00,000

Winner team

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Second Prize

₹75,000

Runner-up team

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Third Prize

₹50,000

Third place team

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Students from any engineering college in India can participate. Teams should consist of 3-5 members.

Is there a registration fee?

No, registration is completely free for all participants.

Will accommodation be provided?

Yes, accommodation and food will be provided for all shortlisted teams during the 48-hour hackathon at Chennai Institute of Technology.

Contact Us

Dr.E.L.Pradeesh

Head - Centre of Excellence

Chennai Institute of Technology

Contact no : +91 9944820144

mail id : ranehackathon@citchennai.net