AI Startup Buildathon 2026 – Beauty Salon Marketplace Challenge
By Superxgen
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Quick Answer
An online 48-hour AI startup buildathon by SuperXgen, challenging participants to create a city-based beauty salon marketplace platform with a ₹5,000 cash prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Superxgen
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 13 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Superxgen. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The SuperXgen AI Startup Buildathon 2026 is a dynamic 48-hour online hackathon designed to empower the next generation of builders, creators, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in India. Organized by SuperXgen, this event provides a platform to build real startup ideas using cutting-edge AI tools and rapid development workflows.
Who Should Apply This competition is ideal for individuals and teams of 1-3 members, including developers, designers, and entrepreneurs, who are passionate about leveraging AI to create innovative startup solutions. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills publicly, gain community recognition, and network with fellow builders and founders.
Tracks / Themes The central challenge focuses on building a city-based beauty salon marketplace platform. Participants can choose to develop solutions for specific Indian cities, such as a Mumbai Salon Marketplace, Bangalore Luxury Salon Finder, Delhi Bridal Beauty Booking Platform, Pune Home Salon Service Platform, or Hyderabad Grooming Marketplace. The goal is to create a modern, startup-style platform.
Participants are encouraged to integrate a wide array of AI tools and development platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Figma AI, Firebase, Vercel, and more.
Format & Timeline This online buildathon runs from May 28, 2026, to June 28, 2026. Submissions must include a live website link, a GitHub repository, a 2-3 minute demo video, and a concise explanation of the AI tools and workflow utilized. Projects will be rigorously judged based on Product Thinking, UI/UX Design, AI Usage & Innovation, Execution Quality, and User Experience.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹5,000 is available. The 1st place winner will receive ₹3,000, along with certificates, community recognition, mentorship opportunities, feature spotlights, and access to future SuperXgen collaboration programs. The 2nd place runner-up will receive ₹2,000, also accompanied by certificates, community recognition, mentorship, feature spotlights, and access to future SuperXgen collaboration programs.
Eligibility Open to individuals and teams of 1 to 3 members. This competition is specifically tailored for India's next generation of AI builders, creators, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs.
How to Apply Registration for the SuperXgen AI Startup Buildathon 2026 closes on June 13, 2026. Interested participants can apply via the official Unstop event page.
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Organizers
Organizer
Superxgen
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5,000
What You Get
- Cash prizes: ₹3,000 for 1st place, ₹2,000 for 2nd place.
- Certificates, community recognition, mentorship opportunities, and feature spotlights.
- Access to future SuperXgen collaboration programs for winners.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
