AI Hackathon for Builders
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📌About the Event
This hackathon, hosted by Ankit Gupta (Senior Software Engineer @ Atlassian), is a high-octane 2-day sprint designed for builders who want to move beyond theory. The focus is on Product Thinking not just writing code, but building a functional AI prototype that solves a real-world problem and has market potential.
📍 Event Overview
- Category: AI Product Development & Hands-on Building.
- Host: Ankit Gupta (Atlassian).
- Mode: Virtual (Collaborative WhatsApp Community based).
- Target Audience: SDEs, Backend/Full-Stack Engineers, Students, and MBAs.
- Focus: Rapid prototyping, personal branding (LinkedIn), and product validation.
📅 Stages & Timelines
- Registration Started: May 04, 2026 (Join the WhatsApp community immediately after registering).
- Kickoff & Problem Release: May 23, 2026.
- The Build Phase: May 24, 2026 (Full day of building using AI tools).
- Submission Deadline: May 24, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (3-minute video demo).
- Result Announcement: June 01, 2026.
💰 Prizes & Rewards (₹50,000 Total Value)
While the cash prizes are a great bonus, the real value lies in the Visibility and Spotlight:
- 🏆 Winner Team: ₹3,000 Cash.
- 🥇 1st Runner-up: ₹2,000 Cash.
- 🥈 2nd Runner-up: ₹1,000 Cash.
- ✨ All Finishers: Certificate of Completion + LinkedIn Visibility.
- 🚀 Exclusive Perks: Access to a “Crash Course in Building with AI” and potential eyes from recruiters and top AI leaders.
🛠️ What You Will Build & Learn
The hackathon follows an “Endgame” approach to AI products:
- AI Product Prototype: Use LLMs and AI tools to build a working demo from scratch in 48 hours.
- Product Thinking: Learn to validate your problem statement before writing the first line of code.
- Personal Branding: A unique “LinkedIn Streak” challenge to help you grow your professional presence while you build.
🚀 How to Join
- Register: Look for Ankit Gupta’s official post on LinkedIn or his personal portfolio site to find the Google Form/Registration link.
- WhatsApp Group: This is mandatory for real-time updates and team formation.
- Prep Your Stack: Familiarize yourself with tools like Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, or Cursor to speed up your build on May 24th.