Multimodal AI Hackathon 2026 by IIT Mandi
KamandPrompt – Programming Club of IIT Mandi
📌About the Event
The Multimodal AI Hackathon 2026 is a nationwide online hackathon organized by KamandPrompt, the Programming Club of IIT Mandi, along with Augli.ai, PurpleRain Tech, and LDV Labs. The competition challenges students to build practical solutions at the intersection of Multimodal AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. Participants will work on real-world challenges spanning areas such as Space, BioTech, and Education, exploring how AI systems that process multiple forms of data can address meaningful problems.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Fully online
- Scope: Nationwide competition
- Duration: Approximately 15 days of development
- Team Size: Individual participation or teams of up to 4 members
- Inter-college Teams: Allowed
- Focus Areas: Multimodal AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI and real-world problem-solving
- Tracks: 4 tracks covering domains including Space, BioTech and Education
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: September 22, 2026
- Problem Statements Release: September 30, 2026
- Development Period: September 30 to October 14, 2026 (EOD)
- Judging Period: October 15–20, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- The hackathon is designed for students across India interested in AI and real-world technology applications.
- Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to 4 members.
- Inter-college teams are permitted, allowing students from different institutions to collaborate.
- Teams will work across four tracks related to Space, BioTech and Education.
- Projects are expected to leverage multimodal, generative or agentic AI approaches to solve practical problems.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000
- Prizes will be awarded across the hackathon’s tracks.
- Shortlisted teams will receive Certificates of Participation or Achievement.
- The event also gives participants an opportunity to build portfolio-ready AI projects addressing real-world challenges in areas such as Space, BioTech and Education.