To commemorate the milestone of 111 years of scientific excellence, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) will organize a 111-hour non-stop national hackathon. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology to address critical challenges in global biodiversity conservation.
Officials said the event will serve as a platform for collaboration where tradition meets cutting-edge science. ZSI invited a diverse cohort of innovators including students, researchers, technologists and indigenous knowledge holders to co-create sustainable solutions for the natural world.
The Hackathon encourages participation from various fields to collaborate on various projects such as mobile and web applications for conservation monitoring, AI algorithms and prototypes based on traditional knowledge, GIS-based mapping and digital knowledge repositories, and community policy frameworks and conservation proposals.
As part of a national initiative, the Western Ghat Regional Center (WGRC) in Kozhikode will host a dedicated leg of the hackathon on May 25, 2026. The regional event will focus on ‘Traditional Knowledge of Biodiversity in Kerala/Karnataka’.
Exceptional innovations stand a chance to win prizes of up to ₹100,000. The grand finale of the competition will be held at the ZSI headquarters in Kolkata. Teams of up to three people can participate in the competition, and there are no age restrictions for applicants. The deadline for applications is May 20. Aspirants can register through the official portal www.hackathon.zsi.org.in. For questions or further information, please contact the organizing team at 9447470439.
Published – 08 May 2026 16:03 IST
