Caspian AI Agent Hackathon is a 15-day online hackathon organised by Caspian, an open-source SDK that gives AI agents a unified identity across communication channels like email, Slack, Discord, Telegram, and WhatsApp. The challenge: build an AI agent for any domain or use case that uses the caspian-sdk and runs on at least two supported channels.
Who Should Apply
Open to students, working professionals, and independent developers — no prior experience with Caspian required. Teams of 1–2 members; solo participation is allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon runs fully online from July 27 to August 13, 2026. Submissions must include a public GitHub repository and a demo video. Judging criteria: creativity and originality of the use case, functional implementation, and a working prototype. Finalists may be asked to provide a live demonstration. AI coding assistants are allowed, but all code must be written during the hackathon period.
Prizes
Total prize pool: ₹20,000 cash + $1,500 in Caspian credits.
- 1st Place: ₹20,000 cash + $1,000 Caspian credits.
- 2nd Place: $300 Caspian credits.
- 3rd Place: $200 Caspian credits.
Teams may request starter credits for paid communication channels during the event.
Eligibility
Open to all — students, working professionals, and independent developers. Team size: 1–2 members. One submission per team.
About the Organiser
Caspian is an open-source SDK that enables AI agents to communicate across multiple channels (email, Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp) using a single handler. It is free to use and designed to give agents the ability to act beyond chat windows.
How to Apply
Register by August 10, 2026 via the official Unstop page. All resources — SDK repository, documentation, and Discord community — are linked in the event description.
