
Thursday, 28 May 2026 — 28 June 2026
Prize Pool
₹5,000
Registration Deadline
13 Jun 2026
Team Size
1 – 3 members
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.
Open to individuals and teams of 1-3 members, including developers, designers, and entrepreneurs, focused on building AI-powered startup ideas for the Indian market.
1st
₹3,000 + certificates, community recognition, mentorship opportunities, feature spotlights, and access to future SuperXgen collaboration programs.
2nd
₹2,000 + certificates, community recognition, mentorship opportunities, feature spotlights, and access to future SuperXgen collaboration programs.
Prize Pool
₹5,000
Registration Deadline
13 Jun 2026
Team Size
1 – 3 members
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