Snapdragon Multiverse Hackathon – Bengaluru 2026
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
📌About the Event
The Snapdragon Multiverse Hackathon Bengaluru 2026 is Qualcomm’s flagship developer hackathon focused on creating real-world, multi-device artificial intelligence solutions. Selected teams will use technologies such as Snapdragon-powered AI PCs, smartphones, Arduino UNO Q boards and Qualcomm AI Cloud infrastructure to build applications that distribute intelligence across edge devices and the cloud. Participants may work on productivity tools, intelligent assistants, smart infrastructure or other meaningful applications, as the hackathon does not have predefined problem tracks.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of conduct:
- Phase 1: Online registration and project-proposal submission
- Phase 2: Offline, on-site prototype development and demonstration in Bengaluru
- Venue: Qualcomm Building N, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Hackathon duration: Selected teams receive approximately 24 hours to develop their working application prototype.
- Team size: Teams must consist of 3 to 5 developers.
- Theme: Multi-device artificial intelligence across AI PCs, mobile devices, IoT hardware, microcontrollers and cloud infrastructure.
- Problem tracks: There are no fixed tracks. Teams may select any meaningful real-world use case that demonstrates connected, multi-device AI.
- Technology access: Selected teams will receive access to a Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC, a mobile device, Arduino UNO Q and Qualcomm AI Cloud 100 resources.
- Additional hardware: Participants may bring their own Snapdragon-powered devices or compatible microcontrollers.
- Selection capacity: Qualcomm may shortlist up to 50 teams for the on-site development round.
📅 Important Dates
- Proposal submissions open: May 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST
- Registration and proposal deadline: June 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST
- Phase 1 evaluation: June 29–30, 2026
- Shortlisted teams announced: On or around July 1, 2026
- On-site development begins: July 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM IST
- Prototype submission deadline: July 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM IST
- Final judging: July 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Winner announcement: On or around July 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility
- Participants must be residents of India.
- Every participant must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration.
- Participation is permitted only in teams of 3–5 eligible members.
- Each team must nominate one member as the Team Lead.
- Participants connected with government agencies or state-owned entities are not eligible.
- Qualcomm employees, promotion partners, judges and other individuals who may create a conflict of interest are excluded.
- Employed participants must obtain any necessary approval from their employer before participating.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Top Award – Overall Winner
- One Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite for every team member
- Listed approximate retail value: USD 1,800 per device
- Multi-Device Innovation Award
- One pair of Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses for every team member
- Listed approximate retail value: USD 329 per pair
- The winning project must demonstrate effective orchestration across multiple devices.
- Popularization Award
- One Arduino UNO Q for every team member
- Listed approximate retail value: USD 45 per board
- The winner will be selected through voting by the shortlisted participants.
- Additional incentives
- Access to Snapdragon development platforms and devices
- Hands-on technical support and mentorship
- Opportunity to build and demonstrate a working AI prototype
- Networking with Qualcomm experts and other selected developers
- Exposure within Qualcomm’s developer ecosystem