Road Safety Hackathon 2026 - BIMSTEC International Track (Not Open to Indian Participants)

The Road Safety Hackathon 2026, organised by Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS), RBG Labs, IIT Madras, for the BIMSTEC Countries is focused on the theme “AI in Road Safety”, aiming to encourage the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions using AI Chatbots to improve road safety. This oppurtunity is only for submissions from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar & Thailand For the participants from India, check the given link for registration: https://unstop.com/hackathons/national-road-safety-hackathon-2026-iit-madras-1656937?lb=vZwdEoNI&utm_medium=Share&utm_source=ngydvthf36506&utm_campaign=Online_coding_challenge Participants are invited to attempt any one of the three topics: DriveLegal: This tool provides location-specific information on traffic laws, violations, and fine schedules, integrating national rules with state and local enforcement regulations to improve compliance with road safety rules.  RoadWatch: The tool enables citizens to monitor road quality, track public spending, and report issues to the responsible authorities, increasing the transparency in road infrastructure. RoadSoS: The tool provides location-based access to nearby trauma centres, ambulance services, vehicle rescue services, police stations and emergency contacts during road accidents.  Eligibility Criteria: All students, engineers, and problem solvers enthusiastic about ethics in technology are eligible to participate. No professional qualifications are necessary. Minimum age for participation is 15. Team Composition: Participation is open to individuals and teams. There is no limit on the number of participants per team; individuals or groups of any size may take part in the hackathon. Awards: Three winners will receive cash prizes from a total prize pool of ₹1 lakh. All participants who successfully clear Stage 1 and submit their entries will be awarded a participation certificate. Selected participants may also be considered for job or internship opportunities, subject to eligibility. Competition Timelines: Registration and submissions open on 11th March 2026 Registrations and Submissions end by 30th June 2026 Competition Guidelines: Stage 1: Participants/teams can submit their solutions through code in any programming language of their choice. They are required to submit a presentation consisting of 7 slides (including “Welcome” and “Thank You”) explaining their solution. Participants must submit: The complete source code A document detailing the list of software packages used and assumptions The database that was built as part of the solution (where applicable) Registrations and submissions are accepted only through Unstop. Each participant/team can make only one submission, based on any one of the three topics. Stage 2: Shortlisted teams will present their solution to a live jury at the IIT Madras campus. The exact date and schedule of the presentation will be intimated to the qualifying teams. Kindly refer to the link below to access the National Road Safety Hackathon 2026 Rule Book: https://coers.iitm.ac.in/events/Hackathon/2026/rule_book