Agentic Arena 2026 is a national-level AI innovation challenge designed to bring together students, developers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the power of autonomous AI systems. Participants will design and build intelligent AI agents capable of solving real-world problems across domains such as education, healthcare, productivity, research, customer support, sustainability, and business automation. The challenge encourages innovators to move beyond traditional chatbots and create systems that can reason, plan, utilize tools, and execute tasks autonomously. Whether you are leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), workflow automation platforms, APIs, multi-agent architectures, or custom AI solutions, this competition provides an opportunity to showcase your creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving abilities. What Is An Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to intelligent systems that can independently analyze tasks, make decisions, use tools, and perform actions to achieve specific goals. Unlike conventional AI models that only respond to prompts, agentic systems can plan, reason, and execute multi-step workflows with minimal human intervention. Themes Participants may choose any one of the following themes: Education & Learning: Develop AI agents that enhance learning experiences, provide personalized guidance, assist students, and improve educational accessibility. Healthcare & Wellness: Create intelligent agents that support healthcare awareness, symptom assistance, wellness tracking, and healthcare accessibility. Business & Productivity: Build AI agents that automate workflows, streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance workplace productivity. Research & Knowledge Management: Develop agents capable of gathering information, analyzing data, generating reports, and assisting in research activities. Open Innovation: Participants are free to identify and solve any real-world problem using autonomous AI agents beyond the listed themes. Who Can Participate? Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students AI & ML Enthusiasts Developers & Innovators Individual Participants or Teams Round 1: Agent Blueprint Submission In the first round, participants are required to conceptualize and design an AI Agent that addresses a real-world problem within one of the specified themes. Submission Requirements Problem Statement Proposed Solution Agent Architecture / Workflow Diagram (Optional) Tools, Frameworks, and Technologies to be Used Expected Inputs and Outputs PPT/PDF Submission (Maximum 6 Slides) Evaluation Criteria Innovation & Creativity Problem-Solving Approach Technical Feasibility Clarity of Design Potential Real-World Impact Shortlisted teams will advance to Round 2. Round 2: Agent Implementation & Demo Shortlisted participants must build and demonstrate a working prototype of their proposed AI Agent. Participants may use any suitable technology stack, frameworks, APIs, automation platforms, or AI models to implement their solution. Submission Requirements Working AI Agent Prototype Source Code Repository (GitHub) Demonstration Video (2–3 Minutes) Project Documentation / README Architecture Diagram Optional Submissions Live Deployment Link n8n Workflow Export Langflow / Flowise Workflow Files API Documentation Evaluation Criteria Functionality & Performance Agent Autonomy & Intelligence Innovation & Technical Complexity User Experience & Usability Documentation & Demonstration Quality Allowed Technologies Participants are free to use any technology stack. Some examples include: OpenAI Gemini Claude n8n LangChain LangGraph Flowise Langflow CrewAI AutoGen Python JavaScript APIs & Automation Platforms Custom AI Solutions Why Participate? Showcase your AI and automation skills. Gain hands-on experience in agentic system design. Build an industry-relevant portfolio project. Compete with talented innovators from across the country. Receive certificates and exciting rewards. Demonstrate your ability to create real-world AI solutions. Note: Live presentations or pitching sessions are not required. All evaluations will be conducted through the submitted documentation, source code repository, architecture design, and demonstration video. Join the Arena The future belongs to intelligent systems that can think, reason, and act. Agentic Arena 2026 invites you to push the boundaries of innovation and build AI agents capable of transforming the way people work, learn, and solve problems. Are you ready to build the next generation of AI agents? Community & Updates All important announcements, updates, deadlines, and participant communications will be shared through the official community group. Join the community here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KMZh9zQe0gNF4Jdsiozp7h Participants are strongly encouraged to join the community after registration to stay updated throughout the competition.