Build Something That Matters.
Virtual hackathon where you build real technology solutions for Education, EdTech, Career Planning & STEM.
What can you build in 30 days?
Turn an idea into a working technology solution that tackles a real problem in education, careers or STEM. Choose one of our problem statements — or bring your own idea.
Everything you need to know.
Choose a problem.
Build the solution.
Take on a real-world challenge from one of our partner companies, or bring your own idea through Open Innovation.
STEM Discussion Forum
Build a custom, highly engaging discussion platform tailored specifically for STEM enthusiasts to collaborate, network, and share groundbreaking ideas.
STEM LMS Platform
Develop an efficient, user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) optimized for hosting, managing, and delivering interactive STEM education courses.
AI-Powered Content Suite
Create a unified content platform featuring open-source LLM research, AI detection, strict SEO/readability scoring, and one-click WordPress export.
Have your own idea? Build it.
Bring your own solution and build something meaningful around education, EdTech, career planning or STEM.
Build for the IMPACT
Compete for a ₹20,000 prize pool — and earn recognition and potential career opportunities along the way.
PPI Opportunity
Selected participants may receive an opportunity for consideration for a Pre-Placement Internship, subject to the applicable selection process.
Prize Breakup
Built for STEM scholars.
Undergrads & postgrads ready to build.
NYC STEM 2026 is exclusively tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate students across all STEM disciplines who want to put their academic knowledge into real-world code.
Undergraduate Students
Bachelor’s degree students across engineering, computer science, physical sciences, and technical fields looking to build innovative tech solutions.
Postgraduate Scholars
Master’s and Ph.D. candidates seeking to translate advanced academic research, technical expertise, and complex problem-solving into deployable software.
All STEM Disciplines
Open to all majors within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—whether your core focus is AI, core software engineering, data science, or biotech.