India's open AI innovation challenge. Engineers and designers from across the country — pitch your boldest idea, build a prototype, and shape the future with Generative AI.
Build with AI 2026 is an open innovation challenge for engineers and designers across India. We're looking for bold ideas at the intersection of AI, Generative AI, and real-world impact.
Register with your idea. If selected, you'll be invited to build a POC and present to our panel of industry judges.
Build with LLMs, multimodal models, agents, and RAG pipelines.
Fully virtual. Participate from any city in India.
No prototype needed to apply. Just a great idea.
Shortlisted teams are emailed with next steps to build & present.
Three tracks, unlimited ambition.
Reimagine workflows with AI agents, RPA + LLM hybrids, document intelligence, and autonomous pipelines.
Design next-gen UX powered by GenAI — conversational UI, AI-driven design systems, and multimodal experiences.
Build for India's unique needs — regional language AI, AgriTech, HealthTech, and financial inclusion.
Register with your ideas. If we love them, we'll reach out with next steps.
Submit your application with your name, team, and up to 2 AI idea pitches. No prototype needed at this stage.
Deadline: April 26, 2026Selected applicants get an email invite to submit a working proof-of-concept. POC window opens after shortlisting.
By Invitation OnlyFinal shortlisted teams pitch live to our judge panel over Zoom. Winners announced within 48 hours.
June 2026Cash prizes, recognition, and a real shot at turning your idea into a product.
Industry practitioners and researchers who will review your ideas and presentations.
All backgrounds welcome. Best ideas come from diverse teams.
Mark your calendar. The application window is short.
Everything you need to know before applying.
Tell us about yourself and pitch your ideas. No prototype required — just your thinking.
Your Ideas
Applications close April 26, 2026. We review all submissions and respond within 2 weeks.
Your application has been received. Our panel will review all submissions and reach out to shortlisted participants via email.
Want to boost your chances? Optionally submit a working POC before April 26 to strengthen your application — it's not required, but it helps.
A working prototype is not mandatory but significantly strengthens your shortlisting chances. Deadline: April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Submit your working proof-of-concept. All fields except Description are optional — submit what you have.
Click to upload your deck (PDF or PPTX, max 20MB)
POC submission is optional and closes April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Submitting one strengthens your application but is not mandatory.
Thank you for submitting your proof-of-concept. Our panel will review all submissions alongside your initial application.
If shortlisted for the Virtual Presentation round, you will receive an email with further instructions and a secure link to access your session.
Keep your participant code handy — you'll need it.
Results are expected by late May 2026. Good luck! 🚀
Plot twist: there was no hackathon. 😈
"Congratulations! You registered, submitted not one but TWO ideas, read through the eligibility criteria, AND submitted a whole POC… for a completely fake hackathon your wife built from scratch. The judges are people you know personally. The $2,500? Never existed. Your dignity? We'll let the video speak for itself. 😂"
You are the most driven, brilliant, and genuinely creative person I know. I made this because I know you'd actually enter a real one — and you'd absolutely win it. Today is all about you. Happy Birthday, love. 🥂✨