Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026
By Kaya
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Quick Answer
An online AI hackathon by Kaya with a ₹3,50,000 prize pool, open to Indian participants.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹3.5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Kaya
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Kaya. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 is an online hackathon organised by Kaya, offering a prize pool of ₹3,50,000. The competition invites participants to build innovative solutions leveraging AI, IoT, and enterprise technologies.
Who Should Apply Open to Indian students, developers, and tech enthusiasts. Solo participants and teams are welcome.
Themes The hackathon focuses on IoT, Machine Learning/AI, and Enterprise applications.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 10 to July 10, 2026. It is fully virtual, allowing participants to work from anywhere. Submissions are judged on creativity, technical execution, and impact.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹3,50,000.
Eligibility Open to participants from India. No specific team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. Deadline for submissions is July 10, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Kaya
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹3.5 Lakhs
What You Get
Total cash prize pool of ₹3,50,000.
- 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.
