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Build AI Solutions2 August · HyderabadPrize Pool up to ₹1,00,000Offline HackathonIntro Session 10 July · 5–6 PMAcademy's First Offline AI HackathonBuild AI Solutions2 August · HyderabadPrize Pool up to ₹1,00,000Offline HackathonIntro Session 10 July · 5–6 PMAcademy's First Offline AI Hackathon
Why compete
Prize Pool up to
₹1,00,000
In prizes for the best AI builders at the Hyderabad Finale · Plus a lot more
Certificates
All participants who submit get an official Academy hackathon certificate
Portfolio Project
A shipped AI solution you actually built — real credentials for your profile
Build in Public
Shortlisted projects posted publicly with deployed links after results
Network
Connect with the best builders across Academy in person at Hyderabad
Offline Finale
2 August
Hyderabad · 2026 · Full Day Event
Get shortlisted from the online hackathon. Build on-site. Present to judges. Win.
Grand Finale
2 Aug
Hyderabad
Offline · In-Person · 2026
Full Timeline
Road to the
Grand Finale · Hyderabad
2 August 2026 · Every milestone, every link. Locked details reveal on the date shown.
Intro Session
Intro Session — Event Kickoff
Key MilestoneLive Session 5–6 PMFull event walkthrough · Prize money announced · Hackathon format · Evaluation criteria · Q&A. Register to attend this session — this is where everything begins.
Register for Intro SessionJoin Session — Coming SoonRecording
Hackathon Prep
AI Full Stack Learning Resources
Learning ResourcesYour learning resources are live now. Access AI Full Stack project resources, recordings, and key tools — start before the hackathon window opens and get a significant head start.
Hackathon Prep Session
Live Session 3–5 PM2-hour guided run-through of the full hackathon process — understand the format, the tools, and what a winning submission looks like. Before the problem drops.
Join Session — Coming 13 JulRecording — After Session
Problem Statements Released
Key ReleaseProblem statements drop on 13 July at 7 PM. Study them. Plan your approach. You have until 16 July 6 PM to start submitting.
Problem Statements — Released 13 Jul 7 PM
Online Hackathon
Submission Window Opens
Build StartsSubmit your solution via the Submission Form. Here's exactly what you need:
- Problem Statement — what problem you're solving and your approach
- GitHub Repository — full codebase, must be public
- Deployed Link — live working demo of your solution
- Demo Video — 2–3 minute walkthrough of your build
Open Submission Form — Opens 16 JulEvaluation Criteria
Submission Deadline
Hard DeadlineAll deliverables must be in the Submission Form by Sunday 11:59 PM. No extensions. Countdown activates when problem statements release.
Last Date to Submit — Submission Form
Evaluation & Results
Evaluation
Under ReviewAll submissions reviewed against evaluation criteria by our team. Detailed rubric published so you know exactly how your build is scored.
Evaluation Criteria
Results Announced
ResultsShortlisted participants invited to the offline hackathon in Hyderabad. Projects posted with deployed links — start forming your team via Discord.
View Results — 24 JulConfirm AttendanceFind Teammates
Hyderabad Finale
Pre-Event Session — Offline Problem Statement Released
Live SessionInvitees OnlyOffline problem statement revealed · Day schedule & flow · Dos & don'ts · What to expect on 2 August. Shared only with shortlisted & confirmed participants.
Pre-Event Session — Invitees OnlyOffline Problem Statement — Released 30 Jul
Hyderabad Finale · The Big Day
Idea2Impact — Offline Hackathon · Hyderabad
FinaleHyderabad · 2 August 2026 · Full Day Event
Build an AI solution on-site with your team. Present to the judges. Win up to ₹50,000.
Up to ₹1L
Prize pool
1 Day
Full build day
Hyd
Hyderabad
Venue Details — Coming SoonConfirm Attendance
Got questions?
All NxtWave Academy learners. Attend the Intro Session on 10 July to kick off your journey.
There's no separate hackathon registration. Register for the Intro Session on 10 July — that's where the hackathon officially begins for you.
Online is individual — you build and submit solo. Offline (Hyderabad finale) is team-based. Teams form after results are announced.
After results on 24 July, connect with other shortlisted participants via Discord to form your team. If you're solo, you'll be paired with others on the day of the event.
Four things, all via the Submission Form: (1) Problem Statement document, (2) GitHub Repository link (public), (3) Deployed demo link, (4) 2–3 minute demo video. Full details released when problem statements drop on 12 July night.
Online hackathon themes are released on 16 July when the submission window opens. Offline themes are revealed at the 30 July pre-event session — for shortlisted & confirmed participants only. Attend the Hackathon Prep Session on 12 July (3–5 PM) for a complete run-through of how the hackathon works.
Yes. If you're shortlisted for the offline hackathon, you need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements to Hyderabad. No travel support is provided by Academy.
No. It's the recommended prep resource and will give you a clear head start, but it's not a gate for participation or shortlisting.
Yes! Join the Academy Discord for team formation, resource sharing, and updates. Link shared at the Intro Session on 10 July.