Schneider Electric launches Yuva Yodha tech hackathon

The hackathon supports the Government of India’s sustainability objectives by promoting innovation in energy technologies, digitalisation, and automation.

INDIA, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national tech hackathon in India aimed at empowering young minds to develop innovative solutions for advancing energy technology and sustainability. This initiative aligns with India’s goal of creating a resilient, efficient, and sustainable economy by nurturing future problem-solvers and innovators.

Participants aged 18 and above, enrolled in full-time studies, can compete individually or in teams of four across four challenge areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Smart Buildings, Grid Reliability & Renewable Intermittency, and Smart Manufacturing. The hackathon supports the Government of India’s sustainability objectives by promoting innovation in energy technologies, digitalisation, and automation.

Supporting India’s energy transition
Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, Managing Director and CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “India stands at the intersection of rapid economic growth, digital transformation, and an unprecedented energy transition. Achieving the vision of a developed and sustainable India will require bold ideas, technological innovation, and a new generation of problem-solvers.

This Independence Day, we reflect on India’s journey of progress and self-reliance while looking ahead to the innovations and talent that will shape the nation’s future. Through Yuva Yodha, we are creating a platform where young innovators can work on real-world challenges, transform ideas into impact, and contribute meaningfully to advancing energy technologies that will help electrify, automate and digitalise India, building a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.”

Mentorship and industry exposure
Yuva Yodha, themed “Let Your Big Idea Shape the Future of Energy Tech”, encourages students to create solutions for real-world challenges, aligning with India’s sustainability and development objectives.

“At Schneider Electric, empowering young Indians to solve tomorrow’s energy challenges is central to our business and people strategy. This Independence Day, that commitment resonates strongly with India’s journey towards self-reliance. Through Yuva Yodha, we are nurturing curiosity, creativity, and bold thinking in young minds while celebrating the disruptors and innovators who will shape the nation’s energy future,” said Niharika Mohan, CHRO, Schneider Electric India.

Building India’s innovation ecosystem
Yuva Yodha is described as an investment in future innovators for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Participants will receive industry insights, mentorship, and the chance to present their ideas to experts from Schneider Electric. Prizes include Rs 20 lakh for the Grand Prize, Rs 15 lakh for the Runner-up, and Rs 10 lakh for the Second Runner-up, with the top 10 teams potentially securing grants from Schneider Electric Ventures. This initiative underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to enhancing India’s innovation ecosystem and developing sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

Know more at https://eshop.se.com/in/

Source: Manufacturing Today India

Yashi Shrivastava
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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