What you'll make
An AI startup idea you can build.
Build your solution, explain the AI behind it, and submit your project with a short pitch.
An original idea
Something that solves a real problem for real people.
The AI behind it
Know which AI model powers your startup — and why you chose it.
A working prototype
Build the AI solution and show how it works. Include a short pitch explaining its purpose.
Ideas the size we mean
Two examples to get you thinking — yours should be your own.
How it works
Two phases. Online, then in person in Pune.
Round 1 is submission only. We review the submitted projects and select 3 senior teams for the in-person final in Pune.
Phase 1 Online
Build and submit your project
Build your working AI project as a team of 2–3, then submit it with a short pitch through one entry form — from home or school. Each school can enter up to 2 teams in the Senior track.
Phase 2 In person · Pune
Demonstrate your project in Pune
3 senior teams are invited to a venue in Pune to compete with the other shortlisted schools — demonstrate your AI project, present your startup idea, 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 to the Senior track. Classes 5–8 enter separately in the Junior track.
Last date
The online round closes on 10 October 2026. Send in your entry before then.
Judging
How we select teams
Originality
Is your idea original and useful? Fresh thinking about a real problem.
The AI you use
Which AI model did you use — and why? Show you understand your tools.
Feasibility
Could your startup work in real life? Think about users, cost and reach.
Working prototype
How does your submitted project work? Show the AI solution you have built.
FAQ
Senior track questions
Who can join?
Students of Classes 9–10 — but only from schools located in Pune, Maharashtra, or from a school partnered with the Vizuara AI program.
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.
Do I need to be a coding expert?
You can learn as you build. Your team must submit a working AI prototype and explain how it works.
What do winners get?
All 3 teams at the Pune round get a certificate, goodies, exciting gifts and an award on stage — and are featured on this website.
Ready to submit your AI project?
Build your working AI project with your team of 2–3, then submit it with a short pitch.
Only for schools in Pune, Maharashtra and Vizuara AI partner schools · Teams of 2–3 · Closes 10 October 2026
In Classes 5–8? The Junior track is for you.
See the Junior trackContact us
Questions about the hackathon? Email us.