IIIT Pune LLM Interface Hackathon 2026
By IIIT Pune
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Quick Answer
A hackathon by IIIT Pune to build LLM interfaces — win USD $500 in prizes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹46,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IIIT Pune
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 8 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIIT Pune. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
IIIT Pune LLM Interface Hackathon 2026
IIIT Pune is organising the LLM Interface Hackathon 2026, a competition focused on building innovative interfaces powered by large language models (LLMs). The hackathon invites participants to design and develop creative, functional interfaces that leverage LLM capabilities for real-world applications.
Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to students, developers, and AI enthusiasts from across India. Individuals or teams can participate. The competition is designed for those with an interest in natural language processing, prompt engineering, and building user-facing AI tools.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from July 28 to August 8, 2026. Participants will have this period to build and submit their LLM interface projects. Judging will be based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, user experience, and technical implementation. The exact judging rubric is not specified in the raw data.
Prizes The total prize pool is USD $500 (approximately ₹46,000 at the conversion rate of 92 INR per USD). The distribution across ranks is not detailed.
Eligibility Open to participants in India. Team size and specific eligibility criteria are not mentioned in the raw data.
About the Organiser IIIT Pune is a premier Indian institute focused on information technology and computer science education. It regularly organises hackathons and technical events to foster innovation among students and the broader tech community.
How to Apply Registration is open until August 8, 2026. Apply via the official competition page on Internshala.
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Organizers
Organizer
IIIT Pune
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹46,000
What You Get
Winning teams share a USD $500 prize pool: USD $250 for first place, USD $150 for second, and USD $100 for third. Beyond prize money, every active participant who submits a valid project receives a participation certificate. Teams also get mentorship from academic and industry experts and a chance to connect with researchers, designers, developers and AI practitioners. Since the hackathon is held in person at IIIT Pune, the organisers provide lunch, dinner, refreshments and breakfast on the second day. The event is free to participate.
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.
