BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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1 week long
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningStudentInnovation
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
online
1,151
Participants
₹45,000
Prize Pool
103
Est. Projects
Organizers
Event Overview:
INNOVATEX 4.0 – BuildWithAI is a 24-hour International Innovation Hackathon organized at Presidency University, Bengaluru. It is a global AI-focused hackathon where students design and build working prototypes using Artificial Intelligence technologies to solve real-world problems. The event allows hybrid participation, enabling teams to join either offline at the venue or online from anywhere in the world.
Event Details:
Event Name: BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon
Event Type: Global AI Hackathon
Mode: Hybrid (Offline + Online International Participation)
Venue: Presidency University, Bengaluru
Duration: 24 Hours
Participation: Student Teams (Global Participation)
Objective:
Participants will develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) powered by Artificial Intelligence that addresses real-world challenges.
Projects may include:
Web applications
Mobile applications
AI-powered platforms
Automation systems
Intelligent tools or digital solutions
Final solutions should demonstrate:
Innovation and creativity
Technical implementation
AI integration
Real-world usability and impact
Team Composition:
Only students are allowed to participate.
Minimum team size: 1 member
Maximum team size: 4 members
Teams may include students from different universities or countries. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Example Team Formats:
4 students
3 students
2 students
1 student (Solo participant)
International Participation:
Students from any university worldwide may participate.
Teams can join:
Offline at Presidency University
Online through virtual participation
Important guidelines:
All schedules follow IST (Indian Standard Time). Online teams must ensure stable internet connectivity for presentations. Online participants will submit projects digitally and present virtually.
Development Guidelines:
Participants may use:
Any programming language
Any development framework
AI tools, APIs, or platforms
Pre-trained AI models
Supported AI platforms include:
OpenAI / ChatGPT
Google Gemini
HuggingFace
TensorFlow / PyTorch
LangChain and other AI APIs
Important rules:
Pre-built complete projects are not allowed. Previously developed code cannot be reused. All development must occur during the 24-hour hackathon period.
Teams should:
Maintain a GitHub repository for the project. Document the system architecture and AI implementation. Clearly explain the workflow and system design.
Hackathon Structure:
Phase 1 – Idea Submission
Teams must submit:
Problem statement
Proposed AI solution
Expected impact
Feasibility overview
Phase 2 – Development Phase
Teams work on:
System architecture
AI model or API integration
Prototype or MVP development
Mentors may review progress during the hackathon.
Phase 3 – Final Demonstration
Teams must submit:
Working prototype or MVP
GitHub repository
Presentation slides
Live demonstration or explanation
Judging Criteria:
Innovation & Creativity: 25%
AI Integration & Technical Depth: 25%
Functionality & Execution: 20%
Scalability & Practical Impact: 20%
Presentation & Clarity: 10%
Total Score: 100 Marks
General Rules:
Participants must follow the instructions provided by organizers and mentors. Ethical and responsible use of AI is mandatory. Offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content will lead to disqualification. All deliverables must be submitted before the deadline. Judges’ decisions are final and binding. Offline participants must carry valid student ID cards.
Code Of Conduct:
Participants are expected to maintain professional behaviour throughout the hackathon. Expected conduct includes:
Respect towards organizers, judges, mentors, and participants Fair collaboration and healthy competition Honest and ethical project development
The following actions will lead to disqualification:
Plagiarism
Misconduct or harassment
Violation of rules
Unauthorized use of external work
Certification And Recognition:
Participation certificates will be provided to all valid participants.
Official Note:
This rule book serves as the official guideline for the BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon under INNOVATEX 4.0 at Presidency University, Bengaluru. All announcements and updates will be communicated through the official event channels.