Prometheus July AI Challenge
By Prometheus
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Quick Answer
An online AI challenge by Prometheus with a $400 prize pool — open to global participants including Indian teams.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹36,800
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Prometheus
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Prometheus. 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 Prometheus July AI Challenge is an online hackathon organised by Prometheus, designed for AI enthusiasts, designers, and machine learning practitioners. Participants are invited to build innovative AI-powered solutions over a two-week period, with a focus on creativity, technical execution, and real-world impact.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams globally, including Indian participants. The challenge is beginner-friendly, making it accessible to students, early-career professionals, and experienced builders alike.
Format & Timeline The challenge runs from July 17 to July 30, 2026. Submissions are accepted via Devpost. Judging criteria typically include innovation, technical complexity, design, and presentation. Winners are announced after the submission deadline.
Prizes Total prize pool of $400 (approximately ₹36,800 INR at 92 INR/USD). Specific prize distribution by rank is not detailed.
Eligibility Open to all participants globally. No geographic restrictions mentioned. Teams and individuals are welcome.
How to Apply Register and submit your project on the official Devpost page linked above. The registration deadline is July 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
Prometheus
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹36,800
What You Get
Winners receive cash prizes and certificates from a $1,500+ prize pool. First place gets $1,000 in cash plus a certificate; second place gets $400; third place gets $100. Fourth and fifth place finishers receive certificates, and 6th–10th place earn Honorable Mention certificates. Submitting also earns Devpost Achievements. This is an outright prize payout, not an investment or loan, so no equity or repayment is involved. Prizes are awarded across four 25-point judging criteria: educational impact, creative use of AI/ML, technical execution, and the pitch/demo video.
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.
