GatewayGS & The AEI Initiative: AI 4 Earth Hackathon
By GatewayGS
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Quick Answer
A beginner-friendly online hackathon using AI to solve environmental challenges — $25 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2,300
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- GatewayGS
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by GatewayGS. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
GatewayGS & The AEI Initiative: AI 4 Earth Hackathon
1) Opening The AI 4 Earth Hackathon is an online, beginner-friendly competition organised by GatewayGS in partnership with The AEI Initiative. Participants are challenged to build AI-powered solutions that address pressing environmental issues — from climate change and pollution to biodiversity loss and sustainable resource management. The hackathon is hosted on Devpost and is open to participants worldwide.
2) Who Should Apply This hackathon is designed for developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and students who are passionate about using technology for social good. Beginners are especially welcome — the event is tagged as "Beginner Friendly" and encourages first-time hackathon participants.
3) Tracks / Themes The central theme is environmental sustainability. Participants are free to choose any sub-theme within the broad umbrella of "AI for Earth" — examples include climate modelling, waste management, renewable energy optimisation, wildlife conservation, water quality monitoring, and more.
4) Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from July 25, 2026 to August 15, 2026. It is a fully virtual competition — no physical attendance required. Participants can work individually or in teams. Submissions are judged based on creativity, technical implementation, impact potential, and relevance to the theme. The exact judging criteria are not detailed in the raw data.
5) Prizes The prize pool is $25 (approximately ₹2,300 at the conversion rate of 92). While the cash prize is modest, the hackathon offers a platform for participants to showcase their skills, build portfolio projects, and gain recognition in the AI-for-good community. No breakdown by rank is provided.
6) Eligibility The hackathon is open to participants of all skill levels. No specific team size constraints are mentioned — solo participants and teams are both welcome. There is no geographic restriction; the event is global and online.
7) About the Organiser GatewayGS is a platform that hosts technology challenges and hackathons, often in partnership with mission-driven initiatives. The AEI Initiative focuses on environmental innovation. Together, they aim to crowdsource AI solutions for real-world ecological problems.
8) How to Apply Registration is open until August 15, 2026. Participants must submit their projects via the Devpost page linked above. There is no entry fee.
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Organizers
Organizer
GatewayGS
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2,300
What You Get
The winning project receives a $25 Amazon gift card and $25 in cash. Beyond the prize money, the 1st-place team gets their project showcased on GatewayGS’s Instagram, website, and LinkedIn. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place teams each receive an award certificate and national recognition, also posted across GatewayGS’s channels. Submissions may also earn Devpost Achievements. This is a prize-based competition — there is no entry fee, and the monetary value is a modest reward for building an AI-for-Earth project.
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.
