Kundli Institute Unveils 'Hack the Fork', India's inaugural AI meets Food Tech Challenge

NIFTEM-K hosted India's first AI × Food Tech Hackathon, 'Hack the Fork', on October 24-25, 2026. The event was focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to address real-world challenges in the alternative protein industry. The hackathon had 25 teams from 10 states, comprising over 90 participants, participating in the final round.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The event 'Hack the Fork' was India's first AI × Food Tech Hackathon, focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to address real-world challenges in the alternative protein industry.
02The hackathon was hosted by the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), in collaboration with the France-based non-profit initiative Hack the Fork.
03The event aimed to bring together young innovators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to explore AI-driven solutions for sustainable food systems.
04From an initial pool of over 85 applicant teams, 25 teams were shortlisted for the final round of the hackathon.
05The 24-hour hackathon was inaugurated by Ms. Alice Pjie, Director, Hack the Fork, on October 24, and concluded on October 25.
06The participants represented diverse disciplines and institutions, including IITs, IIITs, and the University of Delhi.
07The challenge focused on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to advance the alternative protein industry, with applications spanning plant-based food innovation, fermentation technologies, and broader food systems.
08The winning teams competed for prizes worth ₹1.5 lakh, along with opportunities to enter NIFTEM-K's Startup Incubation Programme.

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Most people think Hack the Fork is a government initiative, but actually it is a France-based non-profit initiative.
Most people think the hackathon was organized solely by NIFTEM-K, but actually it was in collaboration with the France-based non-profit initiative Hack the Fork.

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Single facteasy

Which date did NIFTEM-K host India's first AI × Food Tech Hackathon, 'Hack the Fork'?

A.October 24-25, 2025
B.October 24-25, 2026
C.October 24-25, 2027
D.October 24-25, 2024

NIFTEM-K hosted India's first AI × Food Tech Hackathon, 'Hack the Fork', on October 24-25, 2026. This hackathon was focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to address real-world challenges in the alternative protein industry.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Hack the Fork Hackathon: 1. The hackathon was held on October 24-25, 2025. 2. The hackathon was hosted by NIFTEM-K. 3. The hackathon had 30 teams from 15 states participating in the final round. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

The hackathon was actually held on October 24-25, 2026, not 2025. NIFTEM-K is indeed the host of the hackathon. However, the fact list states that there were 25 teams from 10 states, not 30 teams from 15 states.

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