Global AI Hackathon by Hack-Nation
By Hacknation
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Quick Answer
Hack-Nation's 24-hour online AI hackathon (18–19 July 2026) with a $35,000+ prize pool, open to Indian participants.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹32.2L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Hacknation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Hacknation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Global AI Hackathon is a 24-hour online hackathon organised by Hack-Nation, challenging participants to build an end-to-end AI application. The competition is open to individuals and teams worldwide, including Indian participants.
Who Should Apply Open to developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and students globally. No specific team size or eligibility restrictions mentioned.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from July 18–19, 2026. Participants have 24 hours to build and submit a complete AI application. Judging criteria and submission format are not detailed in the listing.
Prizes Total prize pool of $35,000 (approximately ₹32,20,000). No breakdown by rank is provided.
Eligibility Open to all participants globally. No explicit restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register by June 20, 2026 via the official competition page.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Hacknation
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹32.2L
What You Get
The $35,000+ prize pool is distributed as direct, unencumbered cash grants and essential cloud/AI infrastructure compute credits. At the awards ceremony, selected teams receive Venture Track invitations — their submissions are vetted by an international panel of founders, operators, and cross-border investor networks covering 115+ countries. Teams can build fully online or secure physical workspaces at one of 13 designated tech hubs (including Delhi). The hackathon is backed by OpenAI, Databricks, Supabase, Vercel, and ElevenLabs.
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.
