USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026
By United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII)
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Quick Answer
A global online AI hackathon by USAII with a $15,000 prize pool — open to participants worldwide, including India.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026 is an online hackathon organised by USAII (United States Artificial Intelligence Institute). The competition invites participants from around the world to build innovative AI solutions addressing real-world challenges. With a total prize pool of $15,000, the hackathon is designed to encourage creativity, technical skill, and social impact.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams globally — students, developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and professionals. No geographic restrictions. Beginner-friendly, making it accessible to those new to hackathons as well.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from June 14 to June 21, 2026. Participants can work remotely and submit their projects via the Devpost platform. Judging criteria typically include innovation, technical implementation, impact, and presentation quality.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of $15,000 (approximately ₹13,50,000 INR). Specific rank-wise distribution is not detailed in the raw data.
Eligibility Open to all individuals and teams globally. No team size restrictions mentioned. Beginner-friendly.
How to Apply Register and submit your project through the official Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is June 21, 2026.
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What You Get
- Total cash prize pool of $15,000 (approximately ₹13,50,000 INR).
- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
