NIFTEM-K Hosts India's First AI × Food Tech Hackathon

• 27 Oct 2026

On October 24–25, 2026, NIFTEM-K, located in Kundli, Haryana, organized India's first AI × Food Tech Hackathon titled 'Hack the Fork'.

Key Facts

• Organization & Collaboration: The 24-hour hackathon was organized in collaboration between the French non-profit initiative 'Hack the Fork' and NIFTEM-K.
• Primary Objective: The hackathon emphasized the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technologies to solve challenges in the alternative protein industry.
• Participation: Over 85 teams applied for the competition, out of which 25 were selected, and more than 90 participants from 22 teams across 10 states took part.
• Innovation Areas: Participants presented AI-based solutions for plant-based foods, fermentation techniques, nutritional enhancement, food safety, and food waste reduction.
• Prizes & Incentives: Total prizes worth Rs. 1.5 lakh were awarded. Winning teams also received an opportunity for entry into NIFTEM-K's startup incubation program.
• NIFTEM-K: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (Haryana), is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.