Kumbhathon:
City as a Sandbox
The Kumbhathon is a year-around project set up by these organizations to brainstorm and come up with solutions to address the challenges of Kumbh Mela. Kumbhathon is more than a gathering; it’s a dynamic hub for technological innovation. Unlike traditional hackathons or religious pilgrimages, it uniquely blends science, technology, and spiritual congregation.
Kumbhathon
Startup Festival Jan'25
Building on the success of Kumbhathon 2015, we’re inviting startups and innovators to the Kumbhathon Startup Festival from January 4-6, 2025, at the Grand Ballroom, City Center Mall, Nashik. This AI-powered event transforms the Kumbh Mela into a “living lab” for urban innovation, tackling the pressing challenges of rapidly growing cities.
More than a hackathon, Kumbhathon Startup Festival is about sustainable, scalable solutions. Innovators gain access to a unique sandbox environment for real-time experimentation, collaboration, and solution development—all contributing to a safer, AI-powered Kumbh Mela.
Achievements
What We Have Achieved Together in 2015
Buildthon 2024
Buildthon 2024 successfully brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers in Nashik for a two-day event on August 16-17. Hosted under the Kumbhathon platform, the event focused on addressing urgent urban challenges using technology, AI, and human collaboration.
Participants engaged in workshops, discussions, and sessions across Health-Tech, People-Tech, Sustainability, and AI for Social Good, collaborating with industry leaders, government officials, and experts to develop scalable, impactful solutions. Key sessions highlighted AI’s potential in health, agriculture, and crowd management, laying the groundwork for an “AI-First” Kumbh Mela by 2027.
Thematic Areas
Let's Reimagine the Kumbh Mela
with Groundbreaking Solutions Across:
Health Tech
Transforming public health with cutting-edge innovations and safety solutions for a healthier, more resilient future.
People Tech
Revolutionizing the pilgrim experience and ensuring efficient, safe crowd management through advanced technologies and smart solutions.
Sustainability
Environmentally conscious solutions, from waste management to water conservation.
Food Tech
Solutions for sustainable food managemnent and distribution.
Spirtual Tech
Using tech to transform the Kumbha Mela experience.
Infra Tech
Design and implement innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency, safety, and scalability of urban spaces.
AI for
Social Good/
Governance
Leverage artificial intelligence to address societal challenges and improve the quality of life.
Art & Culture Tech
Innovating for cultural preservation and engagement
Themes
Our Partners & Collaborators
