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A 24-hour hackathon where teams build AI agents that finish real tasks. Two days and two nights on the Goa coast.
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AI agents are the fastest-moving idea in AI right now. An agent does not stop at an answer: it takes a goal, works through the steps and delivers a result. This hackathon is about building one that works.
Given a goal, the agent breaks it into steps and decides what to do first, instead of answering one question at a time.
It searches, reads documents, calls APIs or runs code to get things done, and does not only produce text.
It checks its own work and hands decisions that matter to a human. We reward teams that design this hand-over well.
Make a working agent on a real problem, with real tools and data, not a slide deck.
Engineers and practitioners review your work and give direct feedback, through the night.
Work next to teammates, mentors and partners who build with AI every day.
A project, a repository and a demo you can show to employers.
Twenty-four hours of building by the sea, away from the usual desk.
Ready to join?
Passes start at Rs 3,999 per person.
Choose one when you register, or decide with your team later. The Rs 6,00,000 prize pool is shared equally, Rs 1,20,000 for each track.
Intelligent systems that run on the device itself, close to the sensor, the machine or the person who needs the answer.
In demand right now
Small language models and vision models running on phones, boards and microcontrollers, with no cloud needed.
Project ideas to start from
Prize for this track: Rs 1,20,000
Get your passA panel of mentors and invited guests judges every team on the same five points.
A real problem
Is it clear who is helped, and would they use it?
A working agent
Does the demo run, with real inputs, and finish the task it promises?
Sound design
Good use of tools and data, handling of mistakes, and a safe hand-over to a person.
Impact and feasibility
Could this be taken beyond the weekend by a real team or organisation?
Presentation
A clear story, a clear demo and honest answers about limits.
Prize pool, shared equally across the five tracks
Rs 6,00,000
Rs 1,20,000 for each track
The proposed programme in Indian Standard Time. Times may change, and registered teams get the final programme by email.
Saturday, 9 January
Indian Standard TimeThese are the planned inclusions for confirmed participants.
A beachside venue. The exact venue will be announced after it is confirmed. Registered teams are told first, and the address, directions and travel guidance are added to this page.
To be announced after confirmation
Every zone you will use over the two days, from check-in to the main stage. This is a concept illustration; the final layout is confirmed with registered teams.
Main entry
Check-in, help desk and badges.
Hacking zone
The build floor, with seats and power for every team.
Mentor zone
Sit down with mentors for expert feedback.
Workshop zone
AI workshops and sessions through the weekend.
Main stage
Keynotes, panels and the awards ceremony.
Food zone
Meals across both days, close to the build floor.
Networking zone
Meet teams, mentors and the community.
Stay and rest
Shared stay and a resting area.
A pass is needed before you can create or join a team. The price rises as passes sell, so the earlier you buy, the less you pay.
Early bird: first 50 passes
Open nowRs 3,999per person
Passes 1 to 50. 50 passes.
Next 150 passes
Rs 4,499per person
Passes 51 to 200. 150 passes.
Final passes
Rs 4,999per person
Passes 201 to 250. 50 passes.
Every price is per person, not per team. The price rises when a step sells out.
Take part in the 24-hour hackathon, project development sessions and scheduled event activities.
Six food and refreshment services per day, including meals, tea, snacks and juices, according to the final meal schedule.
Organised shared accommodation for the event nights.
A dedicated workspace with planned power and internet access.
Learn from scheduled mentors and gain insights into AI, technology and innovation.
Showcase your project and compete for prizes according to the official competition rules.
Receive a digital certificate, subject to the event's participation and eligibility requirements.
Connect with students, developers, AI enthusiasts and fellow innovators from across India.
Present your ideas and demonstrate your solutions to the hackathon community.
Not included yet. Travel to and from Goa is not part of the confirmed inclusions. Any travel support will be announced with the venue. Final details are emailed to registered teams before the event.
+ Rs 999
An optional extra for each participant who wants a more comfortable stay. Add it when you buy your pass, or later from your pass page.
Short answers about passes, teams and the weekend. If something is missing, ask us and we will reply by email.
Send this page to your team
Any AICNI member: students, developers and researchers. Create a free account, form a team of 2 to 4, and the team lead registers the team.
Yes. Teams have 2 to 4 members. Each member buys a pass first. Then the team lead creates the team and adds teammates by Member ID or by sharing a join link, so every member is on record and can receive a certificate.
A laptop, charger, a photo ID and anything you need for a night at the venue. We will email a full checklist to confirmed participants.
Each participant buys a pass before registering: Rs 3,999 for the first 50 passes, Rs 4,499 for the next 150 and Rs 4,999 after that, up to 250 passes. The price goes up as passes are sold, so it is lowest now. Priority is an optional Rs 999 extra. Once you hold a pass, you can create or join a team.
Priority is an optional Rs 999 extra for one participant: beach lounge access, special food and special room benefits. You can add it when you buy your pass or later.
2-day hackathon access, food and refreshments for 2 days (six services a day, including meals, tea, snacks and juices, according to the final meal schedule), 2 nights of shared accommodation, a dedicated workspace with power and internet, mentorship, networking, a project showcase and a digital participation certificate for eligible participants. Final details are emailed to registered teams.
Refunds follow the Refund and Cancellation Policy. Write to us within 7 days of paying and before the event starts.
Travel is not part of the confirmed inclusions. If any travel support is arranged, it will be announced together with the venue.
The venue is a beachside location in Goa and will be announced after it is confirmed. Registered teams are told first, and the details are added to this page.
On the problem they chose, a working agent, sound design, impact and feasibility, and presentation. Judging is done by a panel of mentors and invited guests.
Send this page to your team
Passes start at Rs 3,999 per person and the price rises as they sell. Get yours, then register your team.
Get your passEvery pass covers one participant: 2-day hackathon access, food and refreshments for 2 days, 2 nights of shared accommodation, hackathon facilities, mentorship, networking, a project showcase and a digital participation certificate for eligible participants. Each team member buys their own pass.
Early bird: first 50 passes
Rs 3,999per person
Open now
Next 150 passes
Rs 4,499per person
Opens after the previous step sells out
Final passes
Rs 4,999per person
Opens after the previous step sells out
Every price is per person, not per team. Priority is an optional Rs 999 extra: beach lounge access, special food, special room benefits.
Teams have 2 to 4 members. The team lead creates the team and adds teammates, and every member needs their own pass.
Team registration unlocks as soon as your pass payment is confirmed.