NextNiche is an intense 18-hour business hackathon designed to bring together the brightest creative and entrepreneurial minds to solve real-world challenges across key industries. This high-energy event focuses on fostering innovation in Defense, Healthcare, Edtech, Artificial Intelligence, Logistics, AR/VR, Blockchain and Cybersecurity—sectors that are shaping the future.

Participants will collaborate in teams to ideate, develop, and refine solutions that demonstrate strong product-market fit, ensuring that their ideas are not just innovative but also practical and scalable. Throughout the hackathon, teams will be guided by mentors, industry experts, and business leaders who will provide valuable insights to help them craft viable business models.

At the end of the 18-hour sprint, teams will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges, who will evaluate projects based on innovation, feasibility, and market potential. The best ideas will be rewarded from an exciting prize pool of over ₹2,00,000, offering participants a chance to turn their concepts into real-world ventures.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a problem-solver, or a tech enthusiast, NextNiche provides the perfect platform to showcase your skills, network with like-minded individuals, and create impactful solutions for the industries of tomorrow.

Requirements

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

75,000+ in prizes
+ other prizes
First
35,000 in cash
1 winner

35,000 + winner certificate, badges, and many more goodies

Second
25,000 in cash
1 winner

Third
15,000 in cash
1 winner

15,000 + winner certificate, badges, and many more goodies

Sponsor Problem Statement
1 winner

Sponsored Problem Statement will be available soon

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Ayush Kumar

Ayush Kumar
SWE/ Acko

Judging Criteria

  • Feasibility
  • Technical Prowess
  • Innovation

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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