hack2skill

Hack2skill is a Noida-based technology and innovation management platform that connects over 5 million innovators, including startups, professionals, freelancers, and students. It supports organisations in running innovation programs such as hackathons, product evangelism campaigns, startup pitch events, recruitment challenges, and bootcamps. The company has trained more than 75,000 innovators, hosted over 1,000 hackathons, and conducted more than 5,000 bootcamps. It has engaged with over 5,000 enterprises and helped identify 5,000+ solutions for 200+ organisations across different sectors.
 

Hack2skill’s platform allows companies to run corporate hackathons, internal innovation challenges, community events, and student competitions. Its recruitment services include hiring challenges that aim to help organisations find the best talent globally. The company also runs startup pitch events to help businesses discover new solutions and form partnerships with promising startups. The platform is used by leading global companies such as Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Unilever, and Snap. It has partnered with over 10,000 educational institutions, including IITs and NITs, and 10,000+ startups.
 

Major events hosted on Hack2skill include the GenAI Hackathon by Google Cloud (APAC), ICC’s ‘Next In 2.0’ innovation challenge, and Electhon by the Election Commission of India. The company also supports the ‘Smart India Hackathon’, a nationwide innovation event by the Government of India.
 

According to the company, its platform leads to a 90% reduction in ideation and deployment costs, a 73% boost in product adoption, a 65% increase in brand visibility, and 100% free talent acquisition. It also claims that its partners see a 58% reduction in time-to-market and 62% growth in brand awareness.
 

Hack2skill’s tools include ready-to-use templates, webinar hosting, expert engagement, and end-to-end support through a dedicated program management team. It received seed funding of USD 1 million and currently operates with a team size of around 51–200 employees.

Hack2skill was founded with the aim of building a platform that connects technology innovators, startups, students, freelancers, and working professionals with opportunities in innovation and digital transformation. The organisation began by addressing the growing need for structured hackathons and innovation challenges in India. It started with a focus on community-driven events that brought together developers and technology enthusiasts to solve real-world problems through code and design.

In its early years, Hack2skill focused on building partnerships with educational institutions. Over time, it established connections with more than 10,000 institutes, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). This network enabled the platform to engage a large number of student innovators and facilitate collaboration between academia and industry.
 

As the platform grew, it expanded its offerings to include corporate hackathons, internal innovation programs, recruitment challenges, startup pitches, and bootcamps. Hack2skill became a technology partner for major government initiatives, most notably the Smart India Hackathon organised by the Ministry of Education and other departments of the Government of India. This nationwide innovation initiative involved students working on challenges posed by public and private sector organisations.
 

The platform then began working with multinational companies such as Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Unilever, and Snap. It conducted events like the GenAI Hackathon for Google Cloud, the 'Next In 2.0' innovation program for the International Cricket Council (ICC), and Electhon for the Election Commission of India. These events helped companies address specific challenges using crowdsourced solutions and discover new talent.

Hack2skill also introduced Product Evangelism Programs to support product adoption by involving developers and early adopters. Its recruitment challenges connected companies with skilled candidates across regions. It launched startup pitch events to identify promising startups and promote co-creation between enterprises and emerging businesses.
 

By 2025, Hack2skill had trained over 75,000 innovators, hosted more than 1,000 hackathons, and organised 5,000+ bootcamps. It claims to have helped identify over 5,000 solutions for 200+ organisations. The company received seed funding of USD 1 million and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with a team of 51–200 members. It continues to operate its innovation management platform and supports companies and governments in running innovation campaigns, finding solutions, and recruiting talent globally. Its network includes more than 5 million innovators, and it remains one of the largest platforms in India supporting structured digital innovation.

Hack2skill’s mission is to build a strong and active community of innovators by connecting students, startups, professionals, and organisations through structured innovation programs. It aims to support businesses, governments, and institutions in solving real-world challenges using technology. The company helps organisations discover new ideas, improve product adoption, and find skilled talent through hackathons, startup pitches, and recruitment challenges. By offering a single platform to run innovation activities, Hack2skill makes it easier for partners to manage, collaborate, and create impact. Its mission is to enable innovation that leads to practical solutions, skill development, and stronger connections across the tech ecosystem.

Hack2skill’s vision is to become a global platform that drives innovation through collaboration and technology. It aims to support the development of useful solutions by bringing together innovators from different backgrounds and regions. The company wants to help organisations stay ahead in a fast-changing world by making it easier to run innovation programs, discover new products, and hire the right people. By working with educational institutions, companies, and governments, Hack2skill plans to grow its network and continue shaping the future of technology. Its long-term vision is to make innovation accessible, practical, and valuable for all types of organisations.

Hack2skill has been recognised for its role in promoting innovation and digital transformation across India and beyond. It has worked with well-known companies such as Google, Microsoft, Unilever, and Snap, and has supported national events like the Smart India Hackathon. Its GenAI Hackathon with Google Cloud became one of the largest in the Asia-Pacific region. The Election Commission of India and the International Cricket Council have also partnered with Hack2skill for innovation programs. These collaborations have earned the platform recognition as a trusted partner for managing large-scale innovation campaigns, recruitment challenges, and student-focused technology events across multiple sectors.

Hack2skill offers a range of innovation and talent-focused services designed to help organisations solve problems, adopt technology, and discover new ideas. The platform is used by companies, educational institutes, startups, government bodies, and individuals. Its services are built around structured programs like hackathons, innovation challenges, recruitment drives, and startup engagement.
 

Innovation Challenges and Hackathons

Hack2skill allows companies to run large-scale innovation challenges and hackathons to crowdsource new solutions. These events help businesses find fresh ideas, test prototypes, and engage developers, students, and startups in real-world problem-solving. Hack2skill supports both online and offline events, and offers a complete management platform with features like participant registration, team formation, idea submission, judging, and result tracking.
 

These hackathons are used by both public and private sector organisations. For example, the platform supported the Smart India Hackathon organised by the Government of India, which brought student innovators together to work on national-level challenges. Hack2skill also worked with Google Cloud to run the GenAI Hackathon in the Asia-Pacific region, and with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to run a global innovation campaign called ‘Next In 2.0’.
 

Product Evangelism

Hack2skill runs product evangelism programmes to promote the adoption of new products and technologies. These programmes are aimed at developers, early adopters, and users who can test products and share feedback. Companies use this service to increase visibility, collect insights from real users, and support product improvements. This approach helps build user communities and improve engagement around specific tools or platforms.

Startup Pitches and Co-Development

The platform helps organisations discover and work with startups by organising pitch events. These sessions allow companies to find solutions developed by startups that are already working in their area of interest. Organisations can co-develop ideas, fund solutions, or support startups through partnerships. Hack2skill manages the complete process from startup outreach to evaluation and matchmaking.

Recruitment Challenges and Hiring Events

Hack2skill helps companies recruit talent through targeted hiring challenges. These events are designed to identify candidates with the right skills through problem-solving competitions. Organisations can define their hiring needs, and Hack2skill will conduct online tests, coding challenges, or project-based tasks. This helps companies hire based on skills, not just CVs. It is especially useful for hiring developers, data scientists, designers, and engineers.

Internal Hackathons

Companies also use Hack2skill’s platform to run internal hackathons. These are events where employees form teams and work on solving internal business problems or building new features. It helps collect ideas from within the organisation and encourages employee engagement. It also promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Student Challenges and Bootcamps

Hack2skill runs student-focused challenges to encourage young minds to build solutions and gain real-world experience. The company also organises bootcamps and training sessions to upskill students and early professionals in areas like AI, machine learning, Web 3.0, blockchain, AR/VR, and more.
 

All of Hack2skill’s services are delivered through a single, customisable digital platform. The platform supports registrations, submissions, team creation, judging, dashboards, and reporting. It also allows the hosting of webinars, workshops, and mentoring sessions. Hack2skill’s services support over 5 million innovators and are trusted by more than 200 organisations and government departments.