Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal

What does a sustainable future look like when young minds are given the freedom to build it?

The Bioeconomy Hackathon 2026 is an opportunity to move beyond ideas and explore how innovation can transform the way we think about food, energy, natural resources, materials and our relationship with the environment.

Organised by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell of IIFM, the hackathon brings students together to tackle real-world challenges and develop solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable India.

Bioeconomy Hackathon 2026 – Southern Region Edition: Results

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC), IIFM Bhopal, organised the Bioeconomy Hackathon 2026 – Southern Region Edition on 13 October 2026 at ICFRE–IFGTB, Coimbatore. 30 teams and 110 students from across the southern states presented their ideas for a greener India.

Congratulations to our winners! 

First Prize (₹15,000): Team VanaVal, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Second Prize (₹10,000): Team OG, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Third Prize (₹5,000): Team Sanitron, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
Consolation Prize: Team Phantoms, KPR Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
Consolation Prize: Team Terrazoe, Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru

We thank the following for their support:

• Shri T. Rabikumar, IFS, Director, ICFRE–IFGTB
• Dr. V. Naganathan, IFS, Director, TNFA
• Our jury: Mr. Ashok Jain, Mr. A. Arumugam, Mr. Nayan Parikh and Dr. V. Naganathan
• Dr. Saravanan, Dr. Manivel and the IFGTB team

Congratulations to all participants. Keep innovating!