AI Nexus

General Information: AI Nexus Hackathon 2026 is a premier innovation-driven hackathon conducted by SRM Connects. The event is designed to bring together students, developers, innovators, and AI enthusiasts to build impactful AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges. With the theme “Code the Future. Build the Impossible.”, participants will compete through multiple evaluation rounds including screening, technical evaluation, and prototyping before reaching the grand finale demo day. Eligibility Open to: College Students. Engineering Students. Participants can register individually or as a team. Team size: 2 to 4 members per team. Team Formation Rules Minimum team members: 2. Maximum team members: 4. Cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged. One participant can be part of only one team. Registration Details Registration closes on June 7th, 2026. Participants must complete the registration form with: Full Name. Email Address. Phone Number. College/Organization Name. Year of Study. Team Name. Team Member Details. Hackathon Process & Selection Rounds Level 0 – Initial Selection - Quiz Round Date: June 1st – June 7th. Process Teams will be shortlisted based on: Innovation of idea. Problem-solving approach. Feasibility. Relevance to AI/Technology. Level 1 – Technical Screening Date: June 9th – June 15th. Process Selected teams will undergo technical evaluation. Teams may be asked to submit: Project architecture. Tech stack details. Prototype concepts. PPT/Idea presentation. Evaluation Criteria Technical feasibility. Scalability. Creativity. Practical implementation. Level 2 – Prototyping Phase Date: June 19th – June 28th. Process Teams will build and submit working prototypes/MVPs. Mentorship and guidance may be provided during this phase. Deliverables Prototype Demo. Source Code. Presentation Deck. Project Documentation. Grand Finale – Offline Demo Day Date: July 18th, 2026. Format Offline final presentation/demo round. Finalists will present their projects before judges and industry experts. Judging Parameters Innovation. Technical Complexity. User Experience. Impact & Scalability. Presentation Quality. Prize Pool 1st Prize: ₹10,000 + Internship Opportunity. 2nd Prize: ₹7,000. 3rd Prize: ₹5,000. Participation certificates will be provided to all teams. Rules & Guidelines Projects must be original and developed during the hackathon period. Plagiarism or copied projects will lead to immediate disqualification. Teams must adhere to submission deadlines. Any form of malpractice or unethical behavior will result in disqualification. Organizers reserve the right to modify schedules or rules if required. Participants are responsible for ensuring stable internet connectivity during online rounds. Final decision of judges and organizers will be binding. Submission Requirements Participants may be required to submit: Project Abstract. PPT/Presentation. Prototype Demo Link. GitHub Repository. Documentation. Demo Video (if applicable). Mode of Conduct Initial rounds: Online. Finale: Offline Demo Day. Organizer Details Conducted by: SRM Connects.