Ascendant Agents is a flagship Generative AI Hackathon organised by D'Code NSUT as part of Oblivion'26. The competition invites participants to design and build AI-first solutions that go beyond traditional applications, focusing on autonomous intelligent agents capable of reasoning, planning, collaborating, and solving real-world challenges with minimal human intervention.
Who Should Apply
Open to students and early-stage builders with an interest in generative AI, agentic systems, and autonomous workflows. Teams of 2–4 members are encouraged to apply.
Tracks / Themes
Participants can build in areas such as autonomous research assistants, AI copilots, multi-agent ecosystems, workflow automation, or any groundbreaking innovation that demonstrates the true potential of modern AI.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon runs over two exciting rounds from July 21 to August 22, 2026. The first round is likely online submission-based, followed by an offline final round in New Delhi. Judging criteria include innovation, technical complexity, real-world impact, and autonomy of the agentic system.
Prizes
1st Prize — ₹10,000
2nd Rank — ₹7,000
3rd Rank — ₹5,000
Total cash prize pool: ₹22,000. All winners receive certificates.
Eligibility
Open to teams of 2–4 members. No specific geographic restriction mentioned; as an Unstop-hosted India-based competition, Indian participants are welcome.
About the Organiser
D'Code NSUT is the coding and tech community of Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi. They regularly organise hackathons, coding competitions, and technical events for students, fostering innovation and hands-on learning in emerging technologies.
How to Apply
Register via the Unstop link before the deadline of August 16, 2026. No registration fee is mentioned.
