Genesis : The AI Buildathon
By Scaler School of Technology
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Quick Answer
A 6-hour AI Ideathon for Class 11 and 12 students in Bengaluru, focusing on rapid web app prototyping with AI tools, offering cash prizes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Scaler School of Technology
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Scaler School of Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Genesis: The AI Buildathon, hosted by Scaler School of Technology, is a high-octane, 6-hour AI Ideathon designed to transform high school students from technology consumers into startup founders. Participants will learn to rapidly prototype fully functional web applications using cutting-edge AI tools, all without requiring any prior coding experience. This event aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among young minds.
Who Should Apply This competition is strictly open to Class 11 and 12 students from any high school or coaching center across India. No prior coding, computer science, or AI experience is required; if you can type a prompt, you're ready to participate. Participants from different schools or coaching centers are encouraged to form cross-school teams.
Tracks / Themes The buildathon focuses on Artificial Intelligence, challenging participants to leverage AI tools like v0.dev, Claude, and WebSim to solve everyday problems by creating innovative web applications.
Format & Timeline The event culminates in a 6-hour in-person finale at the Scaler School of Technology campus in Bangalore on May 17, 2026. It begins with a "Zero to One" AI crash course and a live demonstration, followed by a 4-hour uninterrupted building sprint. Scaler's AI/ML club mentors will provide hands-on support and advanced prompt-engineering tricks. The competition concludes with a 2-minute live demonstration of the prototype to the judges; no slideshows are allowed.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹30,000 will be awarded to the top teams.
Eligibility Open exclusively to Class 11 and 12 students. Teams must consist of 2 or 3 members. Every participant must register individually before forming a team.
How to Apply
- Register individually via the "Register Now" button.
- Form your team by inviting members using their registered email IDs.
- All invited members must accept the team invitation.
- Join the mandatory WhatsApp group for updates.
- Fill out the mandatory Participation form shared on the WhatsApp group by April 26, 2026.
- Selected teams will be announced by April 29, 2026.
- Complete the "Pre-Flight Checklist" by creating free accounts for designated AI tools before the event day.
- Arrive at the campus for the in-person finals on May 17, 2026.
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Organizers
Scaler School of Technology (SST) is a residential programme in Bengaluru, one of the Scaler offerings alongside Scaler Academy and Scaler School of Business. The school describes itself as a certificate-based programme. It is not a university or college and does not confer…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
Top teams share a cash prize pool of ₹30,000 at the in-person finale. Beyond the prize, participants get a "Zero to One" AI crash course with a live demonstration, a 4-hour uninterrupted building sprint, hands-on mentorship from Scaler's AI/ML club, and advanced prompt-engineering tricks. You'll learn to rapidly prototype fully functional web applications using AI tools like v0.dev, Claude, and WebSim — no prior coding required — and present your prototype in a 2-minute live demo to judges (no slideshows allowed). The event takes place at the Scaler School of Technology campus in Bangalore on May 17, 2026.
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
