HackBLR

HackBLR 2026 is a national-level AI hackathon designed for developers, AI engineers, startup founders, and builders passionate about creating AI-powered products. This event challenges participants to transform innovative ideas into working solutions using modern AI technologies and rapid development workflows, with a core focus on AI Agents, Voice AI, LLM applications, and real-world AI systems.

The hackathon features a two-round structure. Participants will first compete in a large-scale online round, where they will build AI-powered applications and prototypes. Top teams from this online phase will then qualify for the offline Grand Finale in Bangalore. During the finale, teams will have 8 hours to build, demo, and pitch their production-ready AI applications to a panel of industry experts, founders, and AI leaders.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on Building: Develop real AI-powered MVPs across domains like FinTech, HealthTech, and EdTech.
• Technology Focus: Work with AI agents, LLMs, and Voice AI technologies.
• Networking & Mentorship: Connect with startup founders, engineers, and AI builders, gaining industry exposure and mentorship.
• Opportunities: Compete with top developers, access developer tool credits, and explore internship and hiring opportunities.

Hackathon Structure:

• Round 1: Online Build Round (April 18, 2026, via Google Meet)
• Final Round: Offline Grand Finale (April 26, 2026, at Zintlr Office, Bangalore)

Projects will be judged on innovation, technical execution, real-world impact, scalability, usability, and the quality of the demo and pitch. This is an excellent platform for those looking to build impactful AI solutions and engage with the Indian startup ecosystem.