5 curated guides
AI Hackathons 2026: AI & ML Hackathons for Students in India
A hand-picked list of hackathons and competitions with genuine AI or machine-learning relevance, each backed by a detailed, source-dated guide covering eligibility, rounds, and what qualifying actually gets you.
This is a curated selection, not a complete real-time list of every AI hackathon running right now. For live, currently-open opportunities across every category, see Brabble's upcoming hackathons feed.
Google Developer Groups (Google)
Google Solution Challenge
Google's global student hackathon run through Google Developer Groups on Campus - student teams build a working prototype addressing one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals using Google technologies.
Read the guide →Updated 12 Aug 2026Microsoft
Microsoft Imagine Cup
Microsoft's global student startup competition - teams build a working product on Microsoft technology and compete along a Launch or Scale path toward global prizes.
Read the guide →Updated 12 Aug 2026EY India
EY Techathon 6.0
EY India's cross-discipline technology challenge - teams build a responsible, production-minded solution to real partner business problems, pass AI and expert evaluation, receive mentorship, and pitch at an in-person finale.
Read the guide →Updated 15 Aug 2026Amazon
Amazon ML Challenge 2026
Amazon's national machine-learning competition for engineering students - teams get a real Amazon dataset and 72 hours to build a working ML solution, with strong performers considered for an Applied Scientist Intern PPI.
Read the guide →Updated 25 Sep 2026The Economic Times, in partnership with Unstop
ET AI Hackathon 2.0
The Economic Times' national AI competition for students, professionals, and AI enthusiasts across India - a ₹10 lakh prize pool spread across an online AI assessment, a prototype-building round, and a live pitch to industry hiring leaders.
Read the guide →Updated 25 Sep 2026