Global AI Hackathon Series with Qwen Cloud
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Quick Answer
A global online AI hackathon by Alibaba Cloud with a ₹41.85 lakh prize pool — open to Indian teams and individual builders.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40.5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Alibaba Cloud
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 9 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Alibaba Cloud. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Global AI Hackathon Series with Qwen Cloud is an online hackathon organised by Alibaba Cloud, inviting developers, designers, and AI enthusiasts worldwide to build innovative solutions using Qwen Cloud's AI capabilities. With a total prize pool of ₹41.85 lakh, this competition offers a platform to showcase creativity and technical skill in AI-powered applications.
Who Should Apply Open to individual developers, teams, and startups globally — including Indian participants. No specific eligibility restrictions mentioned; teams of any size can participate.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from May 26 to July 9, 2026. Participants can work remotely and submit their projects via Devpost. Judging criteria typically include innovation, technical implementation, and impact. Winners will be announced after the submission deadline.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹41.85 lakh. Specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided in the raw data.
Eligibility Open to participants worldwide. No explicit restrictions excluding Indian teams. Teams can be of any size.
How to Apply Register and submit your project through the official Devpost page linked above before July 9, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Alibaba Cloud Alibaba Cloud (Aliyun), the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, is the world's third-largest cloud provider by revenue and the largest in Asia. Founded in 2009, it serves millions of customers globally with infrastructure, AI, database, security, and enterprise…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹40.5 Lakhs
What You Get
- Total cash prize pool of ₹41.85 lakh to be awarded.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
