Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition
05/08/2026
Celebrating Innovation. Honouring Excellence. Inspiring the Future.
The Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition at IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) concluded on a high note with a memorable Valedictory Ceremony, marking the successful culmination of two extraordinary days of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
The ceremony commenced with a warm Welcome Address by Mr. Yamini Bhushan Pandey, MD & CEO, IIML EIC, followed by inspiring addresses from:
Prof. Ajay Singh, Dean, IIM Lucknow Noida Campus
Prof. M. P. Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow & Chairman, IIML EIC, who reflected on the remarkable achievements of IIML EIC and the collective efforts that made SIH 2025 a resounding success.
The event was honoured by the presence of Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, he congratulated all participants and highlighted how Smart India Hackathon embodies the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat by bringing together talented innovators from diverse regions, cultures, and backgrounds. He emphasised that initiatives like SIH are nurturing the next generation of innovators and contributing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Heartiest Congratulations to the Winning Teams:
Waterloo
Brahmastra_1
Five_States
SentinelX
Dedsec_01
The programme concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Mr. Arunodaya Bajpai, COO, IIML EIC, who expressed sincere gratitude to Prof. T. G. Sitharam, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), AICTE, mentors, jury members, participants, volunteers, and the entire IIML EIC team for their invaluable support and commitment in making SIH 2025 a grand success.
With talent, passion, and purpose on full display, IIML EIC is proud to have hosted the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025 – Software Edition—a platform where innovative ideas are transformed into impactful solutions for a stronger, smarter, and self-reliant India.
Congratulations once again to all the participants, mentors, and winners for demonstrating the true spirit of innovation and nation-building.
