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Road Safety Hackathon 2026
March 11
The Road Safety Hackathon 2026, organized by Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and RBG Labs at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, builds upon the strong foundation laid in previous editions and continues to advance the transformative theme of “AI in Road Safety.”
The 2026 edition aims to catalyze next-generation, technology-driven solutions that leverage artificial intelligence, data analytics, computer vision, predictive modeling, and intelligent enforcement systems to address emerging road safety challenges across India. With a clear focus on scalable, evidence-based, and implementation-ready innovations, the hackathon brings together students, researchers, startups, enforcement agencies, and policymakers to collaboratively design impactful solutions that can be integrated into real-world governance frameworks.
Problem Statements
DriveLegal
DriveLegal provides location-specific information on traffic laws, violations, and fine schedules. The platform integrates national rules with state and local enforcement regulations, helping road users better understand legal requirements and improve compliance with road safety laws.
RoadWatch
RoadWatch enables citizens to monitor road quality, track public spending on road infrastructure, and report issues to the responsible authorities. The platform promotes transparency, accountability, and community participation in maintaining safe road infrastructure.
RoadSoS
RoadSoS provides location-based access to nearby trauma centres, ambulance services, vehicle rescue services, police stations, and emergency contacts during road accidents. The tool is designed to reduce emergency response time and improve access to life-saving assistance.
Official Launch
The Road Safety Hackathon 2026 was officially launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning road safety as a national priority within India’s broader AI transformation agenda.
This launch highlights the role of artificial intelligence as a critical enabler of data-driven mobility governance, predictive safety systems, and scalable life-saving interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Participation is open to students, engineers, and technology enthusiasts interested in building ethical and impactful technology solutions.
No professional qualifications are required.
Minimum age for participation is 15 years.
Team Composition
Participants may register individually or as a team.
There is no restriction on the number of members in a team. Individuals or groups of any size may participate.
Competition Guidelines:
Stage 1:
Participants/ Teams can submit their solutions through code in any programming language of their choice
They are also required to submit a presentation consisting of 7 slides, including “Welcome” and “Thank you” explaining their solution.
The participants need to share the entire code and relevant details like the list of software packages used and assumptions as a word document.
Registrations and Submissions are only accepted through Unstop
Participants and teams alike can make only one submission
A team can make only one submission out of the 3-topic explained above
Stage 2:
Shortlisted teams will present their solution to a live jury at the IITM campus. The exact date and schedule of the presentation will be intimated to the qualifying teams
Awards
Winning teams will receive the following cash prizes:
1st Prize – ₹50,000
2nd Prize – ₹30,000
3rd Prize – ₹20,000
All participants who successfully clear Stage 1 and submit their entries will receive a participation certificate.
Selected participants may also receive internship or job opportunities.
Competition Timeline
Registration Opens – 11 March 2026
Registration Deadline – 15 April 2026
Submission Deadline – 31 May 2026