About Us

Purpose meets progress

What's Hack4Purpose

What Sets Hack4Purpose Apart?

Hack4Purpose is India’s leading student-driven innovation platform, empowering young minds from Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities to become changemakers.

As a flagship initiative of DPurpose Foundation, it fosters purpose-driven innovation, bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity.

Why Hack4Purpose?

Empowering students to solve real-world challenges, drive entrepreneurship, and build a sustainable future.

When purpose meets
innovation, everyone wins

For Students

  • Real-World Problem Solving
  • Expert Training & Mentorship
  • From Ideas to Execution
  • Awards & Funding for Innovation
  • Recognition for Talent & Impact

For Industries

  • Fresh Talent & Ideas
  • Sustainable Innovation Alignment
  • Collaborative Growth Opportunities
  • Socially Impactful R&D
  • Tailored Problem-Solving

For Sponsors

  • Innovation & Sustainability Branding
  • National Platform Visibility
  • Youth-Centric Brand Awareness
  • Access to Top Changemakers

For Colleges

  • Elevate Institutional Reputation
  • Empower Student Innovation
  • Align with National SDG Goals
  • Achieve National Recognition

Focus on Sustainability

At Hack4Purpose, sustainability isn’t a buzzword, it’s fundamental to our mission. Hackathons We prioritize the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, collaborating with industries and MSMEs to develop solutions that yield:

Impact

Hack4Purpose is dedicated to transforming student ideas into impactful solutions. Through our previous editions, we’ve had the privilege of supporting students and bringing their innovations to life.

Massive Nationwide Participation

Over 8,500 registrations from 16+ states across India, with 400+ students from the top 100 teams driving innovation.

Ready for the Future

We've nurtured over 40 innovative ideas from mere concepts to fully-fledged MVPs, all set for market launch and ready to make a tangible impact on the world.

From Ideas to Action

Students turned their ideas into reality through personalized one-on-one training and mentorship

Championing Inclusivity

An inspiring 46% female participation, fostering diversity and empowerment.

Empowering Innovation

₹1.6 lakh in cash awards, live pitching to investors, crowdfunding opportunities, and access to resources enabled teams to build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)

Purpose-Driven Solutions

Each project is thoughtfully aligned with sustainability goals, delivering real-world solutions that promote inclusivity and a brighter future.

United Nations SDG collaboration

We partner globally - from the UN's UNLEASH program to Industries and Govt institutions - to address real industry challenges and drive sustainable and commercially viable innovations.