01Step
Entry
Apply. Get shortlisted. Come to the hackathon in September.
Delhi Hackathon · Applications open
You care about fixing
what is broken around you.
The Innovators Guild Delhi Hackathon is looking for people aged 19–29 in Delhi who care deeply about the problems their communities face every day. You may already be building something. You may have an idea. You may only know the problem and not where to start. All three are welcome here.
Apply by 31 August · Deadline extended
The hackathon,
in three lines.
The Innovators Guild Hackathon in Delhi aims to find, support, and connect innovators aged 19–29 building solutions to climate, livelihood, food, wellbeing, and energy challenges in Delhi, and eventually across India. Winning teams receive seed funding, access to a wider network of experts and mentors, and structured support to take the idea forward.
02Step
Build
Work with mentors, domain experts, and your track community to develop your idea into something real.
03Step
Stay
Selected builders join Mindworks' Innovators Guild, a standing community of innovators across the country.
Understanding the problem tracks
Understand the
problem tracks.
Each participant, post selection, will work within one of the tracks in a team. Pick the one closest to what you care about.
↓Click any track to download its one-pager and read about it in detail.
01Download here to know more ↗
Future of Work
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02Download here to know more ↗
Future of Food
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03Download here to know more ↗
Future of Wellbeing
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04Download here to know more ↗
Future of Energy
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05Download here to know more ↗
Future of Narrative
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Not sure which track? Apply anyway and tell us where you sit; we will help you find the right fit.
Are you the one we are looking for?
We are looking for people who are closest to the problem and are driven.
Are you bringing people together?
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You are 19–29 years old and based in Delhi NCR.
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You care deeply about building resilience in your community and your surroundings.
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You have some connection — through your work, your community, or your own experience — to one of the five tracks.
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You have an idea, a half-formed idea, or at least a clear sense of what problem you want to work on.
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You can commit to the time this Hackathon would require.
You do not need to already be building something. You just need to be genuinely driven by the problem.
What do we have for you!
Seed funding
For the winning idea.
Mentorship
From domain experts across your track.
Peer network
Innovators aged 19–29 in Delhi and eventually across India.
Implementation support
Ecosystem access, introductions, seed support for selected solutions.
FAQs.
Do I need to have a finished idea to apply?
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No. We are looking for potential and proximity to the problem. A polished pitch is not required.
Can I apply if I am not based in Delhi but work there?
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Apply and let us know your situation. Each case is reviewed individually.
Is it free to join the Guild?
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The Innovators Guild is completely free to join. Participants must be based in or residing in Delhi. For participants within the city who may face difficulty travelling to the event day venue, we can accommodate travel support on a case-by-case basis.
Can I apply to more than one track, or with an idea outside these tracks?
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Yes. Choose the one that feels most relevant.
Can I apply individually or with teams?
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You are to apply individually. We will build teams post-selection.
How much time commitment is required?
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Participants should be prepared to participate in the Immersion Day (2–3 hours online) and the Hackathon (a full day in September) — both over the weekend so working professionals can participate freely. Winning teams will have a 90-minute check-in once a month with their assigned mentors during the incubation period. The time required to work on and implement the winning idea is flexible and will depend on the team, the solution, and its implementation needs. For any more queries, write to us at innovatorsguild@mindworkslab.org.
Can I use AI to help with my application?
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Yes. You may use AI to improve language, structure your responses, or translate your application. However, your ideas, experiences, and understanding of the problem must be your own. Our selection process includes an interview, where applicants will discuss their responses. Strong applications reflect genuine lived experience and familiarity with the community and not necessarily polished writing.
There is no right answer;
just yours.
Applications close 31 August — deadline extended.
Questions? Write to us at innovatorsguild@mindworkslab.org