Hackfest 2026: The Agentic Era
Build autonomous agents that democratize education, upskill the workforce, and create inclusive economic opportunities.
Registrations open till Sep 10, 2026
Context of the Event
Theme: Bridging the Gap—From Potential to Power
Why Agentic AI?
By 2026, the world moved beyond Generative AI (writing text) to Agentic AI (taking action). But is India ready? We are gathering the brightest minds to build AI Agents that solve India's most critical challenge: The Skill Gap.
The Mission
Create "Agents of Change"—autonomous software that acts as personalized tutors, career navigators, and gig-work finders for the underserved. This is not about replacing humans; it's about giving every Indian a personal team of experts in their pocket.
Innovation Challenge Tracks
Challenge: Build an agent that doesn't just answer questions but proactively mentors a student.
Example: An agent that detects a student is failing math and schedules a review session.
Challenge: Create an agent that acts as a recruiter for the unorganized sector.
Example: An agent that applies to tenders for a plumber automatically.
Challenge: Build "Voice-First" agents for users who cannot read/write.
Example: A farmer’s agent that negotiates crop prices via voice commands.
Challenge: Build an agent that manages inventory and taxes for small businesses.
Example: An agent that places orders under budget without human intervention.
Event Schedule
| Phase | Dates | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: The Launch | Sep 1 - Sep 10 | Website Live, Webinars, Reg Close |
| Phase 2: Learning | Sep 11 - Sep 15 | Bootcamp "Building Agents", Mentorship AMAs |
| Phase 3: The Build | Sep 16 - Sep 30 | Hackathon Begins, Checkpoints, Code Freeze |
| Phase 4: Evaluation | Oct 1 - Oct 5 | Jury Review, Finalists Announced |
| Phase 5: The Finale | Oct 16 - Oct 17 | Grand Finale, Live Demos, Awards |
₹10 Lakhs
Prize Pool
6 Weeks
Duration
4 Tracks
Challenges
GovTech
Pilot Opportunities