IncludAI - The Neurodiversity Hackathon
By IncludEDU
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Quick Answer
A virtual hackathon focused on neurodiversity, organised by IncludEDU in partnership with Stanford NNEA — $3,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.76L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IncludEDU
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 9 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IncludEDU. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
IncludAI - The Neurodiversity Hackathon is a virtual hackathon organised by IncludEDU in partnership with the Stanford Neurodiversity, Neuroethics, and Neurotechnology Alliance (NNEA). The event invites participants to build innovative solutions that support and empower neurodiverse individuals.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams worldwide, including beginners. The hackathon is beginner-friendly and welcomes participants from all backgrounds — students, developers, designers, and advocates interested in neurodiversity and inclusive technology.
Themes The hackathon focuses on education and machine learning/AI, encouraging projects that leverage technology to address challenges faced by neurodiverse communities.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from August 1 to August 9, 2026. Participants can work remotely and submit their projects via Devpost. Judging criteria and specific milestones are detailed on the official event page.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of $3,000 (approximately ₹2,76,000 INR). Further prize breakdown by rank is not specified.
Eligibility Open to all — no geographic restrictions. Beginner-friendly. No team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is August 9, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
IncludEDU
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.76L
What You Get
This is a cash-prize competition: a total pool of $3,000 (approx ₹2,76,000) is awarded to the strongest AI-for-neurodiversity projects. In addition to the cash, winning teams get a real stage — winners present at the 2026 Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (Sept 19–21), and the best projects have a chance to be showcased there. All participants can draw on week-long mentorship, a kickoff with three beginner workshops (Intro to AI APIs, Designing for Neurodiversity, and From Idea to Prototype in One Week), and a Discord community for finding teammates and mentors. The hackathon is designed for async, camera-optional participation — solo or in teams of 1–5 — and is beginner-friendly, so no prior AI experience is required.
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.
