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Build for India – Agentic AI Hackathon by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)

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Kerala Startup Mission presents Build for India – India’s Largest Agentic AI Hackathon
Kerala Startup Mission presents Build for India – India’s Largest Agentic AI Hackathon

Important Dates

Application Start Date
January 28, 2026
Deadline to Submission
February 20, 2026
Shortlist / Result Announcement Expected Date
February 27, 2026

Important Notes

Eligibilie Stages
Prototype Stage, MVP Stage
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Keep in Mind While Applying: Target real-world Indian problems in focus tracks; assemble diverse teams with AI skills. Submit strong proposals highlighting impact and feasibility. Avoid over-complex ideas unsuited for 24 hours
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Kerala Startup Mission presents Build for India – India’s Largest Agentic AI HackathonThe Build for India – Agentic AI Hackathon offers teams a chance to win grants up to ₹20 lakhs, mentorship, incubation, and industry connections by building autonomous AI solutions during a 24-hour challenge.

Purpose and Impact

Organized by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), India’s largest Agentic AI hackathon focuses on advancing AI that plans, decides, acts, and learns independently. It strengthens India’s AI builder ecosystem, identifies startup-ready products, and supports prototypes to scale, targeting real-world execution in automation and governance.

Key Benefits

  • Grants Up to ₹20 Lakhs for winning teams.

  • Access to KSUM incubation, mentorship, and funding pipelines.

  • Networking with AI developers, founders, researchers, and experts.

  • Visibility in India’s growing AI startup ecosystem.

Focus Tracks

  • Autonomous task execution, reasoning, and decision intelligence.

  • Process automation for startups and enterprises.

  • Agent coordination, orchestration, and swarm intelligence.

  • Civic tech, governance automation, and social impact.

  • Agent frameworks, safety, and deployment tools.

Held on 27-28 February 2026 at KSUM Kochi, this event builds on KSUM’s track record of nurturing thousands of startups through programs like incubation and grants, fostering innovation under Kerala Government.

#Focus Keyword: Agentic AI Hackathon

#Meta Title: Build for India Agentic AI Hackathon

#Meta Description: India’s largest Agentic AI Hackathon by KSUM: Win ₹20L grants, build autonomous AI. 27-28 Feb 2026, Kochi

Additional Information

Eligibility
Teams of 2-5 members.

AI developers, startup founders, researchers, product builders, advanced students.

Focus on Agentic AI solutions in specified tracks.

Open to individuals or teams from across India.

Shortlisting via application process.

AI, computer science, or data-related disciplines preferred.
Location Eligibility
All Indian participants can apply
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Organizer / Incubator
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)
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G3B, Thejaswini, Technopark Campus, Kariyavattom, Trivandrum, Kerala 695581
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