Compete & Win: Summer Internship Challenge 2026
Compete & Win: Summer Internship Challenge 2026
Compete & Win your internships…
This isn't another hackathon with certificates and cash prizes. This is a structured selection theme by GradSkills in collaboration with CodeQuesters - AI Builder Community - where the top 10 candidates walk away with real internship offers, stipends, mentorship, and work that actually matters.
What is this?
A career-first selection theme designed for serious builders who are ready to prove themselves - not by sending resumes everywhere, but by demonstrating real skill on real problems.
We believe the best prize isn't money. The best prize is opportunity.
What the top candidates receive
🔥 Out of the Top 10 Builders:
⭐ Top 5 will receive:
• Paid Internship Offer Letters
• Stipend-Based Hybrid Roles
• Real-World Industry Projects
• Direct Mentorship from Founders & Experts
• Hands-on Startup Experience
• Opportunity to work on products with real impact
🎁 Other Top 5 will receive:
• Exclusive Exciting Perks
• Special Recognition
• Growth Opportunities
• Community Spotlight
• Access to Future Opportunities
This is not about participation.
This is about proving yourself.
📍 Internship Mode: Hybrid
The selection process
Round 1 - Online Screening Candidates receive high-level, industry-grade problem statements designed to test product thinking, technical decision-making, execution strategy, and real-world readiness. These are not textbook problems - they reflect what companies actually need from their hires. From all applications, the Top 50 candidates are shortlisted and invited to the final round.
Round 2 - In-Person Final Selection The Top 50 candidates are invited offline to build under pressure, present their solutions to a jury of founders and industry experts, and compete directly with the best. From here, the Top 10 are selected for internship placements.
Who should apply
This theme is exclusively for:
Final year students
Recent graduates
Developers, designers, and problem solvers
Anyone actively looking for their first real opportunity
If you're tired of sending resumes into the void - this is your alternative. Show your skills on a real challenge and let your work speak for itself.
Event timeline :
11th May - 23rd May: Registrations Open (Final Year Students & Graduates Only)
24th May - 26th May: Round 1 - Online Build Phase
27th May - 28th May: Evaluation of Round 1 Submissions
29th May: Announcement of Top 50 - 60 Builders for Final Offline Round
30th May: Online Orientation Meet
31st May: Grand Finale - Offline Final Round
Top 10 Builders: Paid Internship Opportunities with Stipend based on performance.
Why this is different
Most events end with: "Congratulations, here's your certificate."
We go beyond that. This is a platform where talent gets hired, skills get recognized, and candidates get real career opportunities. This is not a competition. This is your gateway to your next internship.
Organized by GradSkills in Collaboration with CodeQuesters
Together, we are committed to creating opportunities that actually matter for students and graduates. We don't run ordinary events - we build experiences that change careers.
Build. Perform. Get Hired. Summer Internship - Season 1. Your internship starts here.