Hack4Pashudhan 2026 · 28 October 2026
Hack4Pashudhan
Innovating the future of livestock
A free, 24-hour national-level technology hackathon in Jaipur. Build prototypes for animal health, dairy, biotech and One Health. Theme: Livestock · Livelihood · Longevity.
Powered by Verdant Impact · Under the banner of Indigenous Economic Forum (IEF)
28
October 2026
BTH, Jaipur
24 hrs
Continuous build
12
Challenge tracks
3–5
Members per team
Free
Registration
About the hackathon
AI × Biotech × Animal health × Dairy
India has more than 535 million livestock, cared for mostly by smallholder dairy farmers and pastoralists. Hack4Pashudhan brings students and professionals together for 24 hours to build practical, offline-first tools that work for them.
Organised by Verdant Impact Pvt. Ltd. as part of Pashudhan Summit 2026.
Visit impacthackathon.comDate
28 October 2026
Format
24 hours, in person
Team size
3–5 members
Registration
Free
Venue
Bhamashah Techno Hub (BTH), Jaipur
Prizes
Prize details coming soon
Challenge tracks
12 problems worth solving
Pick one problem statement and build a working prototype in 24 hours.
Diagnostics
LSD & Mastitis Detection
Edge-optimised computer vision that spots early signs of Lumpy Skin Disease and subclinical bovine mastitis from optical or thermal images.
AI Advisory
Voice-First Advisory in Hindi & Rajasthani
A dialect-aware voice AI that gives farmers and pastoralists reliable veterinary knowledge in Hindi and Rajasthani.
Sensors & IoT
Heat Stress Monitoring
Combine temperature, humidity, THI, respiration and other physiological signals to detect and predict heat stress.
Diagnostics
AMR Tracking & Stewardship
Digital systems to monitor veterinary antibiotic use, audit prescriptions and track antimicrobial resistance.
One Health
One Health Dashboard
A geospatial platform linking livestock health, zoonotic disease patterns, animal movement and environmental change.
Nutrition
Ration Balancing Calculator
Optimisation that builds least-cost feeding plans from locally available forage.
FPO & Tools
SHG & FPO Collectivization Tools
Digital platforms that help Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations with transparent milk accounting.
Diagnostics
Computer Vision for Lameness Detection
A camera-based system that reads gait, posture and movement to identify lameness early.
Biotech
Alternatives to Liquid Nitrogen for Semen Storage
A practical alternative to conventional liquid-nitrogen semen storage.
Sustainability
Livestock Waste Biorefinery — Beyond Biogas
An integrated system that turns livestock waste into several valuable products beyond biogas.
Biotech
Indigenous Breed Conservation — Software Intelligence
Software to map, monitor, document and support the conservation of India's indigenous livestock breeds.
Diagnostics
Zero-Antibiotics Livestock System
Preventive health management that reduces or removes unnecessary antibiotic use in livestock.
Schedule · 28 October 2026
24 hours, five phases
- 01
Hours 0–6
Kickoff & problem deep-dive
Opening ceremony, briefing, dataset walk-through and evaluation rubrics.
- 02
Hours 6–12
Ideation & team alignment
Architecture planning, feasibility checks and wireframing.
- 03
Hours 12–18
Building & mentoring
Coding, model training and prototype building with mentor support.
- 04
Hours 18–24
Submission & code freeze
Repository freeze, documentation and demo staging.
- 05
After 24 hours
Showcase & evaluation
Live demos, jury Q&A and awards.
Awards
Award categories
Prize amounts, partner grants and incubation opportunities are being finalised and will be announced soon.
Grand Winner Award
The top overall prototype.
Most Innovative AI Solution
Outstanding use of AI, computer vision or telemetry.
Rural Impact & Grassroots Award
The greatest practical value for smallholder farmers.
Women-Led Team Honour
Recognising teams led by women innovators.
Who can apply
Eligibility
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD scholars in veterinary science, computer science, agriculture and biotechnology
- Working professionals, research fellows, agritech startup developers and independent creators
- Teams of 3–5 members. Cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged. Individual entries are not accepted
- All team members must be present on site in Jaipur
Mentors & jury from
Mentor and jury profiles will be announced after the registration review window.
India International Impact Award 2026 · separate programme
Already running a startup?
Startups from every sector can apply free for 27 awards, the Impact Pitch Arena and 1:1 investor meetings on 28 October. Applications close 18 October, 23:59 IST.
FAQs
Questions, answered
Is registration free?
Yes. Registration for Hack4Pashudhan is completely free.
What is the team size?
Each team needs 3 to 5 registered members at check-in. Individual entries are not accepted.
Who can take part?
Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD scholars in veterinary science, computer science, agriculture and biotechnology, as well as working professionals, research fellows, agritech startup developers and independent creators.
Where is it held?
At Bhamashah Techno Hub (BTH), Jaipur, Rajasthan. All team members must be present on site.
Is the startup pitch part of the hackathon?
No. Startups apply separately for the India International Impact Award & Startup Meet. Hackathon teams build a prototype for one of the 12 problem statements in 24 hours.
How do we register?
Register your team on the official hackathon site, impacthackathon.com.
Registration is free and open on impacthackathon.com
Build the next
generation of livestock
SCIENCE × DATA × INTELLIGENCE × ACTION
Be part of the movement for a healthier, more productive and sustainable India.