Youth Network – India Food Systems Transformation Hackathon 2026

About the Youth Network

The Youth Network is a community of young changemakers brought together through the India Food Systems Transformation Hackathon 2026. The network aims to nurture collaboration, learning and collective action among youth who are passionate about building sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems in India.

By enrolling in the hackathon, participants automatically become members of this Youth Network, gaining access to ongoing learning opportunities, peer connections and platforms for advocacy.

Register here

Objectives of the Youth Network

1. Connection & Community Development

• Build a strong, pan-India community of youth working on food systems transformation

• Enable peer-to-peer learning, collaboration and mutual support

• Create a safe and inclusive space for dialogue, reflection and collective problem-solving

2. Skill Development

• Strengthen technical, leadership and systems-thinking skills related to food systems

• Provide exposure by experts, practitioners and innovators through curated sessions

• Encourage hands-on learning through activities, discussions and collaborative challenges

3. Advocacy & Social Change

• Empower youth to become informed advocates for sustainable food systems

• Support youth-led initiatives and ideas emerging from the hackathon

• Connect individual action to broader food systems and social change movements

Why Join the Youth Network?

• Build your profile as a future food systems leader through real learning, leadership, and hands-on experience
  
  
  

• Get recognised with certificates, badges, and opportunities to showcase your ideas and contributions
  
  
  

• Learn from leading experts and practitioners shaping food systems in India and beyond
  
  
  

• Expand your network with students, changemakers, and organisations across the food ecosystem
  
  
  

• Turn your ideas into action through challenges, collaborations, and youth-led initiatives
  
  
  

• Access leadership, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a national youth community
  
  
  

• Be part of a supportive, youth-driven community built on shared learning and collaboration
  
  
  

• Have fun while creating real impact alongside passionate peers

How to Enroll in the Network

All participants of the India Food Systems Transformation Hackathon 2026 are automatically enrolled in this Youth Network. If you were unable to participate in the hackathon but would still like to be part of this community, you are warmly welcome to register using this link.

The Youth Network is open to current students who are enrolled in an Indian college or university and pursuing a Diploma, Bachelor, Master, or PhD program. If this applies to you, we would be delighted to have you join us.

As part of the network, members will have access to:

• WhatsApp Group – for quick communication and updates

• Google Classroom – for structured information, resources, session links and recordings

• Monthly Online Gatherings – including expert webinars, interactive activities and community discussions

Network Activities & Engagement

• Monthly Gatherings: Expert talks, skill-building workshops and interactive sessions

• Community Activities: Challenges, reflections and peer-led discussions

• Knowledge Sharing: Access to curated resources and learning materials

The first online gathering of the Youth Network will take place on the 16th February 2026. 

You will receive joining details for this session if you have registered for the hackathon or have registered through the Youth Network registration form.

Register now

For queries: fsthackathon2026@tdu.edu.in 

(Please allow 2–3 working days for responses)