BuildX Hackathon 2026

Participate in a 36-hour non-stop hackathon by AIC T-Hub and Crescent Institute to win cash prizes, receive prototyping support, incubation opportunities, and mentorship.

The BuildX Hackathon 2026, a collaborative initiative by AIC T-Hub and Crescent Innovation Incubation Council (supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog), is designed to foster innovation and problem-solving among university students, early-stage startups, and individual innovators. This intensive 36-hour non-stop hackathon/ideathon challenges participants to develop solutions across critical sectors like Aerospace & Defence, Banking & FinTech, Mobility & Automotive, and Climate & Urban Sustainability.

Hosted at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute in Chennai, this event provides a dynamic platform for participants to apply their engineering, AI, ML, and robotics skills to real-world problem statements. Beyond the competition, the hackathon emphasizes practical application, collaborative learning, and networking with peers and industry experts. It aims to identify promising ideas and prototypes, offering significant support for their further development and potential commercialization through incubation.

Participants will engage in a high-energy environment, pushing the boundaries of technology to create impactful solutions. The program is structured to not only reward winning innovations but also to provide a robust pathway for the top teams to evolve their projects into sustainable ventures with access to advanced lab infrastructure and ongoing mentorship from seasoned professionals.