The Agentic AI Hackathon, a flagship 30-hour offline event by Shekunj, powered by Microsoft, and in collaboration with JIT Borawan, challenges participants to build real, working AI agent products under pressure. This high-energy competition fosters collaboration and innovation, culminating in tangible solutions.
Who Should Apply
This hackathon is designed for innovators, developers, and problem-solvers eager to tackle real-world challenges using Agentic AI. Participants will collaborate in teams of 2 to 4 members. The organizers encourage diverse teams, offering exciting extra benefits and a competitive edge to teams with female members.
Tracks / Themes
Participants can choose from six critical challenges, each focusing on leveraging Agentic AI and GitHub Copilot:
- Challenge 1: Accessibility & Content Conversion Agent – Build an AI agent for real-time content conversion and disability assistance.
- Challenge 2: AI Study Companion for Competitive Exams – Develop an intelligent learning agent for personalized study, test generation, and adaptive learning.
- Challenge 3: Healthcare Assistant Agent – Create a multilingual AI system for symptom-based triage, facility location, and patient history management.
- Challenge 4: Cyber Safety & Fraud Detection Agent – Design a system to identify suspicious messages and provide preventive guidance.
- Challenge 5: Mental Wellness Support Agent – Build an AI agent that detects emotional patterns, offers coping strategies, and provides safe escalation support.
- Challenge 6: Smart Agriculture Advisory Agent – Develop an AI system for crop recommendations, irrigation planning, pest detection, and market timing advice.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon proceeds in two stages:
- Stage 1: Online PPT Submission (Shortlisting Round) – Register for the hackathon and submit your idea via PPT/PDF through Unstop by April 20, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated for clarity, innovation, and feasibility. The top 50 teams will be shortlisted and notified via email.
- Stage 2: Grand 30-Hour Offline Hackathon – Shortlisted teams will participate in a continuous 30-hour build sprint from May 2nd to May 3rd, 2026, at JIT Borawan, Khargone. Teams will develop and present a fully working prototype of their AI Agentic solution. Mentorship support, high-speed internet, power backup, and dedicated workspaces will be provided. Final product demonstrations and presentations will be judged based on innovation, technical execution, real-world impact, problem-solution fit, and presentation quality.
Prizes
The total prize pool includes ₹50,000 in cash prizes and goodies worth ₹1,00,000. Prizes are awarded as follows:
- 1st Place: ₹25,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Microsoft & Shekunj Goodies
- 2nd Place: ₹15,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Microsoft & Shekunj Goodies
- 3rd Place: ₹10,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Microsoft & Shekunj Goodies
All participants will receive an official participation certificate, an exclusive hackathon goodies kit, access to mentor sessions with industry professionals, meals, and networking opportunities.
Eligibility
Open to teams of 2 to 4 members. Participants must bring a valid College ID and a Government-issued Photo ID. Laptops, chargers, and any project-specific hardware are mandatory.
How to Apply
Registration is mandatory via the Reskilll.com link provided. Following registration, submit your team's idea via PPT/PDF through Unstop by the deadline of April 20, 2026.