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₹11,000
Runner-up prize for exceptional execution, innovation, and presentation quality.
Cyber Squad X
Chandigarh
✦ Success Stories, Winners & Impact
Celebrating the innovators, builders & future leaders.
EFOS SkillUp India Hackathon 2026 brought together 220 teams from 50+ colleges across India. Here's the story of their journey, achievements, and the impact they created.
🏆 220 Teams
₹5L+ Rewards
✦ Impact at a Glance
The numbers that tell our story.
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✦ Winner Spotlight
The champions who rose above the rest.
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₹21,000
Grand winner cash prize for the strongest overall hackathon performance.
Infinite Minds
Jaipur, Rajasthan
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₹5,000
Recognition prize for a high-potential solution with strong performance.
Elite Trio
Pune, Maharashtra
✦ Video Success Stories
Hear it from the participants themselves.
✦ Event Gallery
Relive the moments that made history.
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📜 Participation & Achievement Certificates
Every participant received official certificates. Top performers earned special achievement recognition.
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✦ Participant Testimonials
What participants are saying.
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The most professionally organized virtual hackathon I have attended. The mentorship and learning experience exceeded expectations.
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Winning the competition boosted our confidence and opened internship opportunities we never imagined possible.
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The mentors were incredibly supportive. They didn't just guide us — they helped us think like real innovators and problem-solvers.
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From registration to results, every step was seamless. The EFOS team truly cares about student growth and innovation.
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Amazing experience! The hackathon pushed our limits and helped us build real-world skills. The support from EFOS mentors was outstanding.
✦ Top 20 Performers
Beautiful leaderboard of excellence.
₹1,100 cash reward per team for the top 20 winning teams after the final round.
✦ Free 6-Week Internship Winners
Top 10 teams earned exclusive internships.
Top performing 10 teams get a free virtual summer internship program worth ₹1.5 lakhs.
✦ What Participants Gained
More than just a competition.
Certificates
Verified participation and achievement certificates for every team member.
Internships
Free 6-week virtual internships for top 10 teams, discounts for top 100.
Mentorship
Guidance from industry experts at IBM, Barclays, Google, and HCL.
Networking
Connect with 550+ students, mentors, and professionals across India.
National Recognition
Showcase your achievement at a nationally recognized hackathon.
Startup Support
Ecosystem support for teams with ideas that can grow beyond the event.
Portfolio Projects
Real-world projects that strengthen your academic and professional identity.
Free Books & Gifts
Exclusive books and gifts for winners and top performers.
Excellence Badges
Special hackathon excellence badges for the top 50 teams.
✦ Mentor Appreciation
Guided by the best in the industry.
Sachin Jain
Founder – EFOS.in
M.Tech IIT Roorkee | 20+ Years of Experience
Dr. Akansha Jain
Founder – EFOS.in
Ph.D., M.Com Gold Medalist | TEDx Speaker
Amit Goyal
Senior Architect – IBM Expert Labs
IIT Roorkee Alumnus | 20+ Years in Enterprise IT
Ashish Mishra
AVP – Barclays Investment Bank
18+ Years | Data Analytics & BI Leader
Parul Mishra
AVP – Barclays
18+ Years | Data Analytics & Strategic Insights
Mukesh Rai
Cyber Security & Cloud Specialist
18+ Years in Cyber Security & Cloud Computing
Madhur Jain
AI, Automation & Cloud Specialist
18+ Years | Driving Innovation at HCL Tech
Akash Pundir
Associate Consultant – GlobalLogic
8+ Years | Java, Microservices & Backend
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