Defence Innovation Hackathon
The Peninsula Foundation
About the Competition
Defence Innovation Hackathon is a deep-technology defence innovation challenge featuring 75 commercially viable problem statements across five mission tracks: Sentinel AI, Forge India, Orbit Shield, Cipher Net, and Iron Foundry, along with open challenges for drone and RC aircraft systems.
About The Peninsula Foundation
- The Peninsula Foundation is the organiser of PDAS 2026, a platform supporting India's defence and aerospace industrial ecosystem.
- The Institute of Aeronautics Astronautics and Aviation conducts the Defence Innovation Hackathon as part of PDAS 2026.
Theme / Domain
Defence Technology
Tracks / Categories
- Sentinel AI
- Forge India
- Orbit Shield
- Cipher Net
- Iron Foundry
- Drone Systems
- RC Aircraft Systems
Skill Requirements
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Embedded Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Aerospace Engineering
- Defence Technology
- Avionics
- Electronics
- Materials Engineering
- Manufacturing
Eligibility Criteria
Open to organisations, professionals, technology providers, research institutions, component suppliers, MRO services, financial investors, trade bodies and participants across the global aerospace and defence ecosystem.
Prizes
Total Prize Pool: ₹0
Other Rewards
- Brand Visibility
- Business Development
- Technology Exposure
- Knowledge Sharing
- Government Engagement
Judging Criteria
- Technical Innovation
- Commercial Viability
- Technical Feasibility
- Real-World Impact
Allowed Tools
- AI Tools
- Robotics Platforms
- Embedded Systems
- Cybersecurity Tools
- Engineering Software
- Open Source Technologies
Resources Provided
- Problem Statements
- Code Repository Template
- Compliance Guidelines
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