NERDS 1.0 - India's First AI Hackathon For Schools
By Kokos AI Pvt Ltd.
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India's first AI hackathon for school students — 2 months of training, mentorship, and a grand finale at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹75,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Kokos AI Pvt Ltd.
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Kokos AI Pvt Ltd.. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
About the Competition Kokos AI proudly presents NERDS 1.0, India's first AI hackathon designed exclusively for school students. This competition combines expert-led AI training, hands-on mentorship, and a thrilling grand finale at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. It is a platform for young innovators to learn, collaborate, and lead the AI revolution.
Who Should Apply Open to school teams only. Individual registrations are not accepted. Teams of 2–4 members are eligible.
Format & Timeline The hackathon spans two months, starting with expert-led AI training and mentorship. The top 24 teams will qualify for the Grand Finale held at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. The exact finale date is not specified, but the registration deadline is 31 July 2026.
Prizes Prizes worth ₹75,000 await the winning teams.
Eligibility Open exclusively to school students. Teams must have 2–4 members. Individual registrations are not accepted.
How to Apply Register via the official Unstop page before 31 July 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Kokos AI Pvt Ltd.
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹75,000
What You Get
Over the two-month program, participating teams get expert-led AI training and hands-on mentorship. The top 24 teams qualify for the Grand Finale at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, where winning teams receive prizes worth ₹75,000.
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.
