NIFTEM-Kundli hosts 'Hack the Fork', India's first AI × Food Tech hackathon
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (Haryana) hosted 'Hack the Fork', India's first AI × Food Tech hackathon, on 24–25 October 2026 with France-based non-profit Hack the Fork.
Summary
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) in Haryana hosted India's first AI × Food Tech hackathon, 'Hack the Fork', on 24–25 October 2026. The 24-hour event was organised with Hack the Fork, a France-based non-profit, and focused on alternative proteins and food innovation. Out of more than 85 applicant teams, 25 were shortlisted, and 22 teams from 10 states with over 90 participants took part. NIFTEM-K works under the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Key facts
- Event
- 'Hack the Fork' – India's first AI × Food Tech hackathon
- Host
- NIFTEM-Kundli, Haryana (Ministry of Food Processing Industries)
- Partner
- Hack the Fork, a France-based non-profit
- Dates
- 24–25 October 2026 (24 hours)
- Focus
- Alternative proteins and AI in food
- Participation
- 85+ applicant teams; 25 shortlisted; 22 teams from 10 states; 90+ participants
- NIFTEM-K Director
- Dr Harinder Singh Oberoi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Hack the Fork', described as India's first AI × Food Tech hackathon, was hosted in October 2026 by which institute?
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Correct answer: D — NIFTEM-Kundli
NIFTEM-Kundli, which hosted the 'Hack the Fork' hackathon in October 2026, functions under which Union ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Food Processing Industries