Bharatiya Antariksh
Hackathon 2025

Welcome to the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025 — a nationwide innovation challenge organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with Hack2skill as the innovation partner.

We are calling upon undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, and PhD scholars from across India to bring their creativity, passion, and problem-solving skills to address real-world challenges inspired by India's bold space exploration programs.

This is more than just a hackathon — it's a mission. A mission where you collaborate with fellow innovators, receive mentorship from leading experts, and build solutions that could contribute to India's space future.

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • Undergraduate
    Students
  • Graduate/
    Postgraduate Students
  • PhD Students/
    Research Scholars
Note: Working Professionals are not eligible to participate in hackathon


What is the
Bharatiya Antariksh
Hackathon?

The Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025 is where bold ideas meet real-world space challenges.

As India accelerates its journey in space research and exploration, this hackathon invites the country’s brightest minds to step up and drive the next wave of innovation.

With problem statements directly from ISRO, participants will get the unique opportunity to apply their skills, think creatively, and build solutions that could shape the future of India’s space missions.

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WHY PARTICIPATE?

Learn from the Experts

Gain mentorship from ISRO scientists, researchers, and space technology experts who will guide you throughout the hackathon journey.

Network & Collaborate

Connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and leaders from academia, industry, and the space community.

Internship Opportunity with ISRO

Stand a chance to earn an exclusive internship opportunity with ISRO, where you can work alongside leading scientists and engineers on live projects.

National-Level Recognition

Showcase your talent on a prestigious national platform and earn recognition that can boost your academic and professional journey.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

  • Register for Hackathon

    Sign up to participate in the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025.

  • Form Your Teams

    Collaborate with like-minded individuals to build your team.

  • Choose a Challenge

    Select a problem statement from the list of challenges provided by ISRO.

  • Innovate and Develop

    Work on your solution with guidance from mentors and access to relevant resources.

  • Submit Your Solution

    Submit your solution for expert evaluation.

CHALLENGES

  • 01

    Simulation/Modelling of Forest Fire Spread using AI/ML techniques

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  • 2

    AI-based Help bot for information retrieval out of a knowledge graph created based on static/dynamic content at a web portal.

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  • 03

    Monitoring Air Pollution from Space using Satellite Observations, Ground-Based Measurements, Reanalysis Data, and AI/ML Techniques

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  • 04

    Designing a chain of thought based LLM system for solving complex spatial analysis tasks through intelligent geoprocessing orchestration.

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  • 05

    Chase the Cloud: Leveraging Diffusion Models for Cloud Motion Prediction using INSAT-3DR/3DS Imagery.

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  • 06

    AI/ML-driven automated feature detection and change analysis of glacial lakes, road networks, and urban drainage systems from multi-source satellite imagery.

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  • 07

    Developing an Algorithm for Air Quality Visualizer and Forecast App to generate granular, real-time, and predictive air quality information, especially in smaller cities or rural areas.

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  • 08

    Novel Approaches for Optimizing Deep Learning in Earth Observation with Imbalanced Data.

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  • 09

    Developing an AI/ML-based algorithm for identifying tropical cloud clusters using half-hourly satellite data from the INSAT.

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  • 10

    Identifying halo CME events based on particle data from SWIS-ASPEX payload onboard Aditya-L1

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  • 11

    Novel method to detect landslides & boulders on the Moon: Using Chandrayaan images

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  • 12

    Dual image super resolution for high-resolution optical satellite imagery and its Blind Evaluation

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  • 13

    Generation of High-resolution Lunar Digital Elevation Model from Lunar Images using Photoclinometry (Shape from Shading).

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  • 14

    Robust Change Detection, Monitoring, and Alert System on user-defined AOI using Multi-Temporal LISS-4 Satellite Imagery.

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HACKATHON TIMELINE

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

  • Recognition and Internship Opportunities

    Recognition by ISRO and the chance to grab an internship at ISRO.

  • Mentorship from ISRO Experts

    Gain invaluable insights and guidance from leading scientists and engineers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

  • 01

    Who can participate in the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025?

    Undergraduate Students, Graduate/Postgraduate Students, PhD Students, and Research Scholars in India can participate.

  • 02

    What should be the ideal team size?

    Each team shall consist of 3 to 4 members. Members can be from different colleges/universities.

  • 03

    What is the cost of participating in Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025?

    There is no participation fee at any stage of the hackathon.

  • 04

    Do I need prior space research experience to participate?

    No. While domain knowledge is helpful, the hackathon is open to all eligible students passionate about solving real-world challenges in space technology.

  • 05

    Will ISRO mentors be available throughout the hackathon?

    Yes. Participants will have access to mentorship from ISRO scientists and domain experts during the problem-solving and solution development phases.

  • 06

    Do we have to create a prototype in the current idea submission phase?

    No, you are only required to submit your idea at this stage. Developing a prototype is not required before the hackathon.

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