VIBE2SHIP – Coding Ninjas × Google for Developers Hackathon
Coding Ninjas / Coding Ninjas 10X Club
📌About the Event
VIBE2SHIP – Coding Ninjas × Google for Developers Hackathon is a national-level vibe-coding hackathon where participants build AI-powered solutions using Google AI Studio and other supporting technologies. The hackathon is positioned as India’s biggest vibe-coding hackathon, is 100% online, and offers a total prize pool of ₹3,00,000 with certificates for eligible participants.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organized By: Coding Ninjas / Coding Ninjas 10X Club in collaboration with Google for Developers
- Mode of Conduct: Completely virtual / 100% online
- Theme: Vibe Coding, AI-powered product building, rapid prototyping
- Participation Type: Solo participation only
- Platform for Registration: Participants must register via the BlockseBlock platform through the official Coding Ninjas landing page.
- Core Tool: Google AI Studio is expected to be used as part of the solution development process. Participants may also use additional tools, technologies, and frameworks as needed.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Phase: June 8 – June 21, 2026
- Problem Statement Release: June 22, 2026; the official FAQ says problem statements will be released after the registration window closes.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to college students and working professionals across India.
- Registration Fee: Free of cost.
- Team Rule: Only solo participation is allowed.
- Problem Statements: There will be two problem statements, but participants can choose and work on only one problem statement.
- Mandatory/Expected Tool: Google AI Studio is the core tool for the hackathon and should be used in the solution-building process.
- Submission Guidelines: A resource document with important instructions, timelines, and submission steps will be available on BlockseBlock and may also be shared via registration confirmation email.
- Evaluation Process: Submitted solutions will be reviewed, and the top 5 participants will be selected after the final presentation round.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000
- 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹75,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹50,000
- 4th Prize: ₹40,000
- Top 5 Winners: Cash prizes as per the prize pool plus Certificate of Merit.
- Participation Certificate: Certificates will be awarded to all participants who submit their solutions.
- Learning Benefit: Participants get exposure to Google AI Studio, AI-assisted coding, real-world problem solving, and portfolio-building through a hackathon project.