Caspian AI Agent Hackathon
By Caspian
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Quick Answer
A 15-day online AI agent hackathon by Caspian — build agents that communicate across multiple channels. ₹20,000 cash + $1,500 credits in prizes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Caspian
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Caspian. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
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.
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Organizers
Organizer
Caspian
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹20,000
What You Get
This is a prize-based hackathon with a total pool of ₹20,000 cash + $1,500 in Caspian credits. Winners get:
- 1st Place: ₹20,000 cash + $1,000 Caspian credits.
- 2nd Place: $300 Caspian credits.
- 3rd Place: $200 Caspian credits.
The Caspian credits can be used toward paid communication channels for your AI agent. Teams may also request starter credits for paid channels during the event to help build and test their submission. No equity is taken and participation is free.
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.
