Tata Technologies on Thursday announced the winners of InnoVent 2026, the third edition of its flagship national engineering innovation hackathon, focused on smart mobility solutions for the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Launched in June 2025 and supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS), InnoVent 2026 engaged 10,247 engineering students from 404 colleges across 28 states, resulting in 2,822 unique projects addressing real-world industry challenges. The initiative reinforces Tata Technologies’ focus on strengthening industry-academia collaboration and nurturing future-ready engineering talent.
The innovation journey culminated in a Demo Day hosted at Tata Technologies’ Hinjewadi campus in Pune, where the top 10 teams showcased their solutions before an eminent industry jury.
The jury awarded cash prizes totalling ₹4.5 lakh to the top three teams, while career opportunities were extended to all 42 finalists.