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A one-day AI application hackathon at T-Hub Hyderabad run by E cell — ₹1,00,000 prize pool plus API credits.
This AI Builders Hackathon is run by E cell at T-Hub, Hyderabad.
AI Builders Hackathon is a focused hackathon hosted at T-Hub Hyderabad, India's premier innovation ecosystem. The event is dedicated exclusively to building on the application layer of AI, encouraging participants to create practical, deployable AI solutions.
Who Should Apply Open to Indian students, developers, and early-stage startup teams interested in building AI-powered applications. Solo participants and teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline The hackathon takes place on April 20, 2026, at T-Hub Hyderabad. It is a single-day event where teams build and present their AI application prototypes. Judging criteria and detailed schedule are available on the official event page.
Prizes Total cash prize of ₹1,00,000, plus API credits for winning teams.
Eligibility Open to participants based in India. Team size not specified.
How to Apply Registration deadline is August 31, 2026. Apply via the Internshala competition page linked above.
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What You Get
Winning teams get a ₹1,00,000 cash pool, topped with significant API credits from leading AI providers to scale their prototype. Beyond the prize, participants get access to world-class infrastructure at T-Hub Hyderabad, mentorship from seasoned AI engineers and venture capitalists, and direct networking access to the T-Hub ecosystem, India’s largest innovation hub. There is also potential for cloud credits and specialized AI toolsets provided by sponsors, and participants receive industry-recognized merit and participation certificates.
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Applications for this round closed on 31 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by E cell. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
