Junior · Classes 5–8
Turtle Art Challenge
Code a colourful design pattern with VizzTurtle — loops, angles and colours that turn logic into art.
- BuildA pattern coded in VizzTurtle
- Judged onYour logic, how it looks, and how you explain it
Pick your track
Two tracks. Which one is yours?
Enter as a team of 2–3 students. Each school can enter up to 2 teams per track — open your track for the full details.
Junior · Classes 5–8
Senior · Classes 9–10
AI Startup Challenge
Build a working AI prototype that solves a real problem, and submit it with a short pitch.
- BuildA working AI project and a short pitch
- Judged onOriginality, choice of AI, feasibility, and your working prototype
How it works
Two phases. Online, then in person in Pune.
Round 1 is submission only. We review the online entries and select 5 junior teams and 3 senior teams for the in-person final in Pune.
Phase 1 Online
Build from anywhere
Build your project as a team of 2–3, then send it in with one entry form — from home or school. Each school can enter up to 2 teams per track.
Phase 2 In person · Pune
The big day in Pune
5 junior teams and 3 senior teams are invited to a venue in Pune to compete with the other shortlisted schools, present to the judges, and celebrate on stage. Every team on the day gets a certificate.
Before you submit
Four things to check first
Which schools
Only students from schools located in Pune, Maharashtra, or from any school partnered with the Vizuara AI program.
Team size
Take part in a team of 2 to 3 students — 2 is the minimum, 3 the maximum. One form per team.
Entries per school
Each school can send up to 2 teams in the Junior track and 2 teams in the Senior track.
Last date
The online round closes on 10 October 2026. Send in your entry before then.
Prizes
Winners in every track
Every team that reaches the Pune round gets a certificate. The top 3 teams in each track take home goodies, exciting gifts and an award on stage — and get featured on this website.
Goodies & giftsTop 3 teams in each track
AwardsPresented on stage
CertificatesEvery team in the Pune round
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Who can join?
Students of Classes 5–10 — but only from schools located in Pune, Maharashtra, or from a school partnered with the Vizuara AI program. Classes 5–8 join the Junior track, Classes 9–10 the Senior track.
Can I take part on my own?
No — this one is for teams. Get together with 1 or 2 friends so your team has 2 to 3 students, and send in one entry for the whole team.
When and where does it happen?
The online round runs from anywhere and closes on 10 October 2026. 5 junior teams and 3 senior teams are then called to a venue in Pune, to be announced on 17 October 2026, to compete with the other shortlisted schools. The venue will be posted here and shared by your school.
What do winners get?
Every team that reaches the Pune round gets a certificate. The top 3 teams in each track also get goodies, exciting gifts and an award on stage — and are featured on this website.
Ready to build something amazing?
Build your project with your team of 2–3, then send in one entry for your track — each school can enter up to 2 teams per track.
Only for schools in Pune, Maharashtra and Vizuara AI partner schools · Closes 10 October 2026
Contact us
Questions about the hackathon? Email us.