​HackBLR 2026

​#BuildTheFuture

​HackBLR 2026 is a national-level AI hackathon designed for developers, AI engineers, startup founders, and builders who want to turn bold ideas into working AI-powered products.

​Focused on AI Agents, Voice AI, LLM applications, and real-world AI systems, HackBLR challenges participants to build impactful solutions using modern AI technologies and rapid development workflows.

​This is not just another hackathon. Participants will first compete in a large-scale online round, and the top teams will qualify for the offline Grand Finale in Bangalore, where they will build and demo production-ready AI applications in front of industry experts and founders.

​Why Join HackBLR 2026?

​• Build a real AI-powered MVP, not just ideas

​• Work hands-on with AI agents, LLMs, and Voice AI technologies

​• Compete with top developers across India

​• Gain industry exposure, mentorship, and hiring opportunities

​• Network with startup founders, engineers, and AI builders

​What You’ll Build

​Participants can build solutions across domains such as:

​• FinTech

​• HealthTech

​• EdTech

​Core Focus Areas:

​AI Agents • Voice AI • Generative AI • LLM Applications • Automation

​Hackathon Structure

​Round 1: Online Build Round on 18th April (Google Meet)

​Participants from across India will compete in an online challenge, building AI-powered applications and prototypes.

​500 – 2,000 developers are expected to participate in this round. They will be selected on the basis of Github and Linkedin profiles.

​Top teams will be shortlisted based on:

​• Technical implementation

​• Innovation and creativity

​• Real-world applicability

​• Product thinking

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​Final Round: Offline Grand Finale

​📅 26 April 2026

​⏱ 8-Hour Hackathon

​📍 Zintlr Office, Bangalore, India

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​The top shortlisted teams from online round (Google Meet) will be invited to Bangalore to compete in an intense offline hackathon, where they will build, demo, and pitch their AI solutions to a panel of industry leaders, founders, and AI experts.

​Event Details

​Mode:

​Online (Round 1) + Offline Finale

​Team Size:

​1–4 members

​Registration Fee:

​Free

​Rewards & Perks

​🏆 Prize Pool: 35k+

​All Finalists Receive:

​• Participation certificates

​• Developer tool credits

​• Hackathon merchandise

​• Networking with founders & AI leaders

​• Internship & hiring opportunities

​Judging Criteria

​Projects will be evaluated on:

​• Innovation & originality

​• Technical execution

​• Real-world impact

​• Scalability & usability

​• Demo and pitch quality

​Execution matters more than ideas.