Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025 (BHARAT-WIN)

This scheme is closed: Winners were felicitated on 23 Mar 2026; the portal says periodic hackathons are held, so watch for the next one. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Rs 1 lakh PoC grant for winners

Funding available

Ministry of Jal Shakti hackathon on the BHARAT-WIN portal for water-sector innovations; winners get a Rs 1 lakh proof-of-concept grant and can seek further R&D grants.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups, MSMEs, academia, incubators and innovators including women-led and NER enterprises, with water-sector solutions.

What You Get

PoC grant
Path to grants-in-aid under water R&D programme

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry / Dept: MoJS
Level: Central Government
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

WaterSanitation