HackIndia AgentVerse 2026
HackIndia
📌About the Event
HackIndia AgentVerse 2026, supported by OpenAI, is a national-level virtual AI Agents Hackathon organised by HackIndia to bring together students, developers, engineers, designers, startup founders and AI enthusiasts. The competition challenges participants to build practical AI-powered agents capable of reasoning, using tools, automating workflows and solving real-world problems. Participants can explore technologies such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), voice agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Scheduled from 30 October to 30 November 2026, the online hackathon offers ₹5,000+ in cash prizes, $12,500 in OpenAI credits, additional benefits and opportunities for national recognition.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Online (Virtual).
- Competition Level: National-level hackathon with a global builder focus.
- Duration: 30 October to 30 November 2026.
- Organiser: HackIndia, operated by CSharp Inc.
- Supported By: OpenAI.
- Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, AI Agents, Generative AI and Automation.
- Hackathon Format: Participants develop functional AI agents and demonstrate real-world AI applications.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 23 October 2026, at 12:10 AM IST.
- Hackathon Start Date: 30 October 2026.
- Hackathon End Date: 30 November 2026.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Open to students, developers, software engineers, designers, startup founders, AI enthusiasts and technology innovators.
- Participants should be interested in developing AI-powered agents and automation solutions.
- Both beginners and experienced AI builders are encouraged to participate.
- Participants register and create teams through the official HackIndia platform.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Cash Prize Pool: ₹5,000+ in announced cash prizes.
- OpenAI Credits: A total of $12,500 in OpenAI credits is included in the prize pool for top performers.
- Additional API Credits: Eligible participating teams can receive $50 in OpenAI API credits to develop and test AI-powered projects.
- Sharp Token Rewards: 30,000 Sharp Tokens are advertised, with rewards available through eligible participation and engagement.
- Stirae Pro Subscriptions: Three complimentary subscriptions, each offering three months of access, for eligible winners using Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer).