Moonshot Hackathon
By Aethra
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Quick Answer
A global online hackathon by Aethra with a ₹31.18 lakh prize pool — open to all, beginner-friendly, and focused on AI/ML and open-ended innovation.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30.2 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Aethra
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Aethra. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Moonshot Hackathon is an online, open-ended innovation challenge organised by Aethra. With a total prize pool of ₹31.18 lakh, this hackathon invites participants from around the world to build creative solutions using machine learning and AI — or any open-ended approach they choose.
Who Should Apply The hackathon is beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels — students, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Solo participants and teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline The event runs from June 3 to June 30, 2026, entirely online. Participants can work at their own pace within the submission window. Judging criteria and specific tracks are not detailed in the raw data, but the open-ended tag suggests broad creative freedom.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹31.18 lakh. Exact distribution by rank is not specified.
Eligibility Open to participants globally. No geographic restrictions mentioned — Indian teams and individuals are welcome.
How to Apply Register via the official Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is June 30, 2026.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Organizer
Aethra
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30.2 Lakhs
What You Get
Total prize pool of ₹31.18 lakh.
- 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.
