Bounty Hunters - 2026
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
to Friday, February 20, 2026
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3 weeks long
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningWeb DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentInnovation
Student only
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
131
Participants
₹25,000
Prize Pool
11
Est. Projects
Organizers
Bounty Hunters 2026 is a fast-paced, bounty-driven Generative AI innovation 6 hours Hackathon designed to simulate real-world freelancing, startup, and problem-solving scenarios.Instead of a single fixed problem, participants hunt and solve real-world AI problem statements, each tagged with a bounty value based on complexity, impact, and innovation depth. Participants strategically select challenges, build functional AI-powered solutions within strict time limits, and compete to claim the highest bounties.The event emphasizes decision-making, execution speed, creativity, and applied AI skills, making it ideal for students aiming to enter hackathons, startups, or AI-driven product roles.
Event Objectives:
Promote hands-on learning in Generative AI
Encourage real-world problem solving under constraints
Bridge the gap between industry needs and student capabilities
Test individual innovation and ownership
Introduce a performance-based bounty reward model
Build confidence for national-level hackathons and AI challenges
Problem Domains:
Problem statements will be distributed across the following domains:
Websites & Web Applications
Mobile Applications
Real-Life AI Solutions
AI Automation & Productivity Tools
Content, Vision, or Language-based AI Systems
Each problem statement will carry a clearly mentioned bounty score, indicating:
Difficulty level
Expected scope
Impact potential
Higher bounties = higher risk, higher reward.
Problem Statements – How It Works:
To maintain fairness and originality:
Exact problem statements are NOT disclosed before the event
Participants receive only domain orientation, not exact tasks
All problem statements are revealed on the event day
On the day of the event:
A pool of bounty-tagged problem statements is released
Each participant can attempt one bounty at a time
Each problem is designed to be solvable as a functional MVP
Skill Snapshot:
AI / ML experience level
Tools known (Python, APIs, LLMs, etc.)
Hackathon experience (if any)
Rules & Guidelines:
All development must be done during event hours
Use of AI tools and APIs is allowed
No pre-built or previously submitted projects
Plagiarism or copied solutions lead to disqualification
Solutions must align with the selected bounty scope
Judges’ and organizers’ decisions are final
️ Judging & Evaluation Criteria:
Each solution will be evaluated on:
Innovation & Creativity
Technical Implementation
Relevance to Selected Bounty
Practical Impact:
Efficiency vs Bounty Complexity
Demo & Explanation Quality
Higher bounty problems demand higher execution quality.
Rewards & Recognition:
Cash Bounties for Top Performers
Special Awards for:
Best AI Use
Most Practical Solution
High-Risk High-Reward Attempt
Certificates for all valid participants
Why Participate?
Real-world AI problem-solving experience
Individual skill assessment
Exposure to bounty-style innovation models
Strong portfolio and resume boost
Ideal preparation for Upcoming hackathons