Atomic Hack India 2026: IIT Bombay, Rosatom Invite Students To Apply

IIT Bombay and Russia's Rosatom State Corporation have jointly introduced Atomic Hack India 2026, an engineering competition targeting undergraduate and postgraduate students. The challenge invites participants to develop innovative solutions for power grid issues involving both nuclear and renewable energy sources. Registration for the competition remains open until October 20, 2026.

The hackathon's primary focus is the creation of a Zero-Sequence Directional Overcurrent Protection (ZDOP) scheme for a 220 kV transmission line. This system aims to seamlessly integrate nuclear and renewable energy sources, enhancing grid stability and protection. Participants are tasked with designing a fault detection and identification system to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power grid.

To facilitate this, Rosatom's subsidiary, ETC GET, has provided the REPEAT VISION software platform. This platform offers one-dimensional modelling and digital twin creation capabilities, which are crucial for simulating the behavior of physical systems and testing their responses to varying operational conditions. Participants will have free access to the software, introductory training webinars, and mentorship from both Rosatom engineers and IIT Bombay professors. Prior experience with the platform is not necessary for participation.

The competition will unfold in two stages. The first, an online qualification round, will commence on October 20, 2026, and conclude on October 28, 2026. Up to 25 teams will be selected based on their performance in this round and will proceed to the grand finale. This event will take place at the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai from December 4 to 6, 2026.

Winning teams will enjoy a range of rewards, including sponsored research visits to Moscow to tour Rosatom's engineering centers, internship opportunities at ETC GET, and certificates.

The Atomic Hack India 2026 initiative is being organized by JSC ETC GET in collaboration with Rosatom Corporate Academy and IIT Bombay's Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH IITB). As India aims to expand its nuclear power capacity, with a target of 100 GW by 2047, this competition addresses the growing need to integrate nuclear power with renewable energy sources.

This integration necessitates advancements in grid stability and protection, particularly in the realm of transmission systems and fault detection, making it an essential area for engineering research. Interested undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students can register for Atomic Hack India 2026 before the October 20 deadline.