KLS Gogte Institute of Technology in Belagavi organized the Internal Smart India Hackathon 2026, where 28 teams developed tech-driven solutions for sectors like Healthcare and Cybersecurity.

  • 168 students participated across 28 innovative teams.
  • Focused on critical domains including Space Tech, Cybersecurity, and Agriculture.
  • Mentorship provided by a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and industrialists.

The KLS Gogte Institute of Technology (KLS GIT) in Belagavi recently concluded its Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026. Held over two days (Friday and Saturday), the event served as a catalyst for young minds to bridge the gap between theoretical academic knowledge and practical technological application.

A total of 168 students, organized into 28 teams, competed to develop innovative solutions for pressing real-world challenges. The hackathon was designed to push students through the entire lifecycle of product development—from problem identification and ideation to the creation of a functional technological solution.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that integrating industry experts into academic hackathons significantly increases the employability of students. By tackling domains like Smart Automation and Disaster Management, students are not just learning to code but are learning to solve systemic societal failures using technology.

The scope of the event was impressively broad, covering diverse domains such as Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Agriculture, Disaster Management, Education, Smart Automation, Transportation, Robotics and Drones, Space Technology, Governance, and Heritage and Culture.

The transition from a classroom project to a hackathon prototype is where true engineering intuition is developed.

The event was bolstered by the presence of distinguished resource persons and entrepreneurs, including Niraj Vernekar, Avinash Pauskar, Darshan Mutalikdesai, Raghvendra Patil, Koushal Kedari, Shriniket Katti, and Ganesh. These experts provided critical industry insights and technical feedback, ensuring that the students' proposals were grounded in reality and scalable for industry use.

The administrative success of the event was driven by a dedicated organizing team led by Principal Vijay A. Athavale, Dean IRDC Rudresh Magadum, HoD CSE R.S. Patil, and Institute SPOC Sharada Kori. The Principal extended his gratitude to the management for their unwavering support in fostering a culture of innovation within the campus.

Did You Know?: The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative by the Government of India to channel the creativity of students toward solving government-defined problem statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What was the primary goal of the Internal SIH at KLS GIT?
A: The goal was to enable students to transform ideas into technology-driven solutions while enhancing their teamwork, leadership, and industry readiness.

Q2: Who mentored the students during the event?
A: A panel of entrepreneurs and industrialists acted as domain experts, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.