This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
223
Participants
₹200,000
Prize Pool
20
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Themes
Generative AI solutions in Agriculture
Generative AI solutions in Healthcare
Generative AI solutions in Education
Eligibility
Open to students across India (usually undergraduate/postgraduate)
Likely includes college-level teams (as per registration notices)
Students should register by the deadline (~7 January 2026)
Rules & Guidelines
Exact official rules haven’t been publicly detailed yet (beyond general registration info), but based on typical hackathon standards and available announcements:
Team Formation
Teams usually consist of 2–4 members
Teams should prepare before the event but build/implement during the hackathon hours (Instagram)
Original Work
Projects must be original
Plagiarism or pre-coded final projects are disallowed
Use of libraries/tools is typically allowed if cited
Development Windows
The hackathon runs over 36 hours (idea → build → pitch) (Instagram)
Detailed scoring criteria (innovation, practicality, technical strength, pitch) and specific submission formats are usually shared on the official hackathon dashboard after registration
Process & Format
Typical flow based on similar Gen-AI hackathons:
Register online on the official AI Ignite portal before deadline (aiignite.smvec.ac.in)
Team formation (2–4 participants)
Problem statements released after registration (aiignite.smvec.ac.in)
Hackathon Day(s)
Ideation & prototyping on site/online
Build solution using Gen-AI tools (LLMs, RAG systems, agents, etc.)
Prepare demo & short pitch
Submission & presentation to judges
Winner announcement at end of event
Prizes
Official prize details
Winner: 1 Lakh
Runner: 50 Thousand
5× (10 Thousand) consolidated prizes
Cash prizes for top teams
Certificates for participants
Possible internships / mentorship / incubation support
Networking with industry mentors & AI experts
Exact amounts & categories (e.g., 1st/2nd/3rd place) will be on the official event page or shared with registered participants
Themes / Problem Areas
Focus areas include generative AI applications in:
Agriculture (e.g., crop advisory systems)
Healthcare (e.g., diagnostics/support tools)
Education (e.g., tutoring/learning platforms)
Participants are expected to frame solutions addressing real-world challenges using Gen-AI tools and models
Important Dates
Hackathon Dates: 23rd–24th Jan 2026
Registration Deadline: ~7th Jan 2026
Operations12/15
Why this score
Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored
Missing data
Prize details
Code of conduct
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