Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi
By OpenAI Codex Ambassadors
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Quick Answer
Join the OpenAI Codex Community Hackathon in Kochi to build intelligent systems and developer tools, competing for OpenAI API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹14.4 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- OpenAI Codex Ambassadors
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Kerala
About this competition
The Codex Community Hackathon in Kochi is an in-person event organized by OpenAI Codex Ambassadors, a community-driven initiative supported by OpenAI. This hackathon invites ambitious builders in the region to move beyond basic prompts and focus on orchestrating sophisticated intelligent systems using OpenAI Codex.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is designed for developers and innovators passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI. Participants should be excited by the prospect of building advanced AI applications and developer tools. Approval for participation is on an individual basis, and each member of a potential team must register and be approved separately.
Tracks & Themes Participants are encouraged to explore and build within several key areas:
- Agentic Coding: Develop developer tools that leverage Codex as an AI coding agent to maximize efficiency and output.
- UX for Agentic Applications: Design intuitive AI-native interfaces and streamlined workflows for agent-driven software.
- Multimodal Intelligence: Create applications capable of reasoning and operating across various data modalities.
- Domain Agents: Build specialized vertical agents that function effectively within specific real-world constraints.
- Building Evals: Develop tools and methodologies to measure, debug, and enhance the performance of AI agents.
Format & Timeline This is a strictly in-person event held in Kakkanad, Kerala. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, with the hackathon officially commencing at 10:00 AM sharp. To ensure a smooth start and fairness for all participants, check-in will close promptly at 10:00 AM, and late arrivals cannot be admitted. The event concludes at 2:30 PM.
Prizes An impressive prize pool of OpenAI API credits is available for the top teams:
- 1st Place: ₹9.3 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 2nd Place: ₹4.65 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 3rd Place: ₹93,000 in OpenAI API credits In addition to the API credits, all members of the top five teams will receive a one-year subscription to ChatGPT Pro.
Eligibility Open to individual builders and teams. All participants must register individually and provide their OpenAI Organization ID during the registration process. Instructions for finding your OpenAI Org ID are provided on the registration page.
How to Apply Register for the hackathon via the official application link. Remember that if you plan to attend as part of a team, every team member must register and receive individual approval to ensure admission due to limited space.
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Organizers
Organizer
OpenAI Codex Ambassadors
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹14.4 Lakhs
What You Get
- 1st Place: ₹9.3 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 2nd Place: ₹4.65 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 3rd Place: ₹93,000 in OpenAI API credits
- All members of the top five teams receive a one-year subscription to ChatGPT Pro
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
