CALL-E: Your Code Is Calling
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Quick Answer
A global online hackathon with a $10,000 prize pool, challenging participants to build innovative communication and enterprise solutions using AI.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹9.2L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- CALL-E
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 14 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CALL-E. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
CALL-E: Your Code Is Calling is a global online hackathon hosted on Devpost, offering a $10,000 prize pool for the most innovative projects in communication, enterprise, and machine learning/AI. The competition invites developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to build solutions that push the boundaries of how we connect and work.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams worldwide — no geographic restrictions. Whether you are a student, a professional developer, a startup founder, or a hobbyist, if you have a passion for building with AI and communication technologies, this hackathon is for you.
Tracks / Themes The hackathon focuses on three core themes:
- Communication — Build tools that enhance how people communicate, whether through voice, video, text, or new interfaces.
- Enterprise — Create solutions that improve business workflows, productivity, or collaboration.
- Machine Learning/AI — Leverage AI and machine learning to build intelligent features, automation, or predictive systems.
Format & Timeline The competition runs from July 23, 2026 to September 14, 2026. It is fully virtual, allowing participants from any timezone to work at their own pace. Submissions are judged based on creativity, technical execution, impact, and relevance to the themes. Winners are announced after the judging period.
Prizes Total prize pool of $10,000 (approximately ₹9,20,000 INR). Specific prize breakdown by rank is not detailed; the pool is distributed among the top submissions.
Eligibility Open to all individuals and teams globally. No age, residency, or institutional restrictions mentioned. Participants can work solo or in teams.
About the Organiser CALL-E is the organiser of this hackathon. The competition is hosted on Devpost, a leading platform for online hackathons and coding challenges, known for connecting developers with companies and communities worldwide.
How to Apply Register and submit your project via the official Devpost page: https://call-e.devpost.com/. The registration deadline is September 14, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
CALL-E
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹9.2L
What You Get
The $10,000 prize pool is paid out in cash across four categories: $4,000 for Most Practical Use Case, $3,000 for Most Innovative Use Case, $1,000 for each of two Honorable Mentions, and $200 for each of five Most Valuable Feedback winners. Winners in the top two categories also get a virtual meeting with the CALL-E team, a blog-post feature, and 20,000 CALL-E credits (~$200 in value); Honorable Mention winners get 10,000 credits (~$100) plus a meeting and blog feature, and Most Valuable Feedback winners receive 10,000 CALL-E credits (~$100). Every new CALL-E account includes 20 free calls, with additional calls available on request.
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.
