Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon
By Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology
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Quick Answer
A 2-day AI Agents hackathon at SNIST Hyderabad with a ₹1,50,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 3 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and 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
Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon 2026 is a 2-day hackathon organised by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) in Hyderabad, focused on building AI Agents. The event provides a platform for students and developers to showcase their skills in a competitive environment.
Who Should Apply Open to students and developers interested in AI and agent-based systems. Individual participants and teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from July 10 to July 11, 2026, at SNIST Hyderabad. Participants will have 2 days to build and submit their projects. Judging and winner announcements take place at the end of the event.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹1,50,000 for the winning teams.
Eligibility Open to all participants. No specific team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register by July 3, 2026 via the official event page linked above.
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Organizers
Sreenidhi Ascend is the entrepreneurship and innovation centre of Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), a campus in Yamnampet, Ghatkesar, on the edge of Hyderabad. It runs pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration for student, alumni and early-stage founders,…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5L
What You Get
The ₹1,50,000 combined prize pool is awarded as cash bounties across the Overall Podium (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place) and distinct Track-Wise Winners, with an additional Platform Sponsor Special Track (separate problem statements and rewards) revealed at kickoff. All verified participants receive sponsor goodies, physical product merchandise, and a formal achievement certificate. A free hands-on AI pre-workshop on Day 0 covers model orchestration, sandbox integrations, and tool chains before the 24-hour build sprint.
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.
