Hallucinate - Get High on AI

HALLUCINATE - Get high on AI | MESA x Emergent AI Hackathon Offline 24-Hour Hackathon *ONE REGISTRATION PER TEAM ONLY* Mesa, in collaboration with Emergent, presents an offline, high-intensity AI hackathon designed for teams that can execute exceptionally well under pressure. This is not an idea-pitch competition. All shortlisted teams will receive problem statements on the day of the event and will be expected to build and ship real AI solutions within 24 hours. Hackathon Format Mode: OfflineDuration: 24 hoursTeam Size: Minimum 1 member, maximum 3 membersShortlisting: Top 40 teams selected for the on-campus hackathon Problem Statements: Shared on the spot at the venue Prizes First Prize: ₹65,000Second Prize: ₹35,000Third Prize: ₹25,000 In addition, ₹8,00,000 worth of Emergent AI credits will be provided to the top 40 shortlisted teams to support development during the hackathon. Selection Process (One-Pager Submission Mandatory) To be shortlisted among the top 40 teams, applicants must submit a one-page team profile (PDF). The one-pager should include: Team details and clearly defined member rolesEvidence of past execution and shipped workLinks to GitHub repositories, previous projects, LinkedIn profiles, or resumesA brief explanation of why your team is an exceptional executor Shortlisting is based on execution capability and credibility. Submission Guidelines: Submissions should be in PDF or DOC format only File name format: TeamName_CollegeOrCompany Who Should Apply This hackathon is ideal for teams who:Can quickly adapt to new problem statementsHave hands-on experience with AI tools, agents, or workflowsAre comfortable building under time pressureWant to learn directly from experienced mentors while buildingStudents, early-stage founders, and independent builders are welcome. ‍Mentorship and Support Selected teams will receive: Mentorship from industry professionals and AI practitionersOn-ground technical guidance during the hackathonSupport from Emergent engineers to unblock teams during builds Note: Mentors will focus on execution, architecture decisions, and practical AI implementation. What You Get Emergent AI credits and toolingMentorship and technical supportExposure to operators, mentors, and the builder ecosystemA high-signal offline AI build experienceCash prizes and recognition Final Note This hackathon is for builders who can think fast and execute faster. Problem statements are revealed on the day. Only the strongest executors make it to the top. Apply if you are ready to build.