Youth Code x AI
By Youth Code Foundation
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Quick Answer
An online, beginner-friendly hackathon by Youth Code Foundation, challenging participants to build AI solutions with a $2,700 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.43 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Youth Code Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 27 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Youth Code Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Youth Code x AI is an online hackathon organized by the Youth Code Foundation, designed to empower participants to explore and innovate within the realm of Artificial Intelligence. This event provides a collaborative platform for individuals and teams to develop creative solutions, enhance their coding skills, and gain practical experience in AI, mobile, and web development.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is explicitly beginner-friendly, making it ideal for students, aspiring developers, and anyone new to AI or looking to deepen their understanding. Whether you're a solo builder or part of a small team, this is an opportunity to learn, build, and connect with a community of innovators.
Format & Timeline The competition is entirely virtual, running for a full week from June 20 to June 27, 2026. Participants will work remotely on their projects, leveraging online resources and collaboration tools. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, technical execution, and potential impact.
Prizes A total prize pool of $2,700 (approximately ₹2,43,000) is available for top-performing projects. This cash prize aims to reward outstanding innovation and encourage participants to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI.
Eligibility Open to a global audience, with a strong emphasis on welcoming beginners and fostering new talent in technology. No specific age or team size restrictions are mentioned, promoting broad accessibility for individual participants or small teams.
How to Apply Registration is open until June 27, 2026. Interested participants can sign up and submit their projects through the official Devpost page.
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Organizers
Organizer
Youth Code Foundation
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.43 Lakhs
What You Get
- $2,700 cash prize pool.
- Opportunity to enhance coding skills and gain practical experience in AI, mobile, and web development.
- Connect with a community of innovators.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Application Process
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Registration
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
