​CodeQuest 2026

​#BeTheGameChanger

​CodeQuest 2026 is a national-level, multi-round GenAI hackathon built for serious developers who want to turn ideas into working, demo-ready MVPs using Generative AI, AI Agents, and rapid development workflows.

​ This is not a casual weekend hackathon. Participants go through a strict national selection process before qualifying for an intense 12-hour offline Grand Finale in Hyderabad, where the top 100 teams compete to build real GenAI-powered products under real constraints.

​Why Join CodeQuest 2026?

• ​Build a production-grade GenAI MVP, not slide decks

• ​Work hands-on with Generative AI and AI Agents

• ​Compete with top developer teams from across India

• ​Receive industry feedback, hiring exposure, and AI tool credits

• ​Test your limits in a 12-hour offline build challenge

​What You’ll Build (For Final Round)

​Projects can be built in domains such as:

• ​FinTech

• ​HealthTech

• ​AgriTech

• ​EdTech

• ​DroneTech

• ​AI / ML

• ​Open Innovation

​Core Focus Areas:
Generative AI • AI Agents • Rapid MVP Development

​Selection Process & Timeline

​CodeQuest 2026 follows a strict multi-stage selection process.

​Round 1: Profile Screening (Online)

​11 Feb 2026 – 9 Mar 2026
Evaluation based on:

• ​GitHub projects and activity

• ​LinkedIn technical presence

​Top 500 participates Announcement: 12 March 2026

​Round 2: Build intelligent AI agents and workflows (Online)

​ 20 March 2026 – 22 March 2026

• ​This challenge will evaluate your logic, creativity, problem-solving ability, and workflow design skills using Supervity auto

​Top 150 participates Announcement: 26 March 2026

​Final Round: Grand Finale (Offline Hackathon)

​📅 5 April 2026
⏱ 12 Hours
📍 CS Co Working Space, Hyderabad.

​150 shortlisted teams build, demo, and pitch GenAI-powered MVPs in front of industry judges.

​Event Details

• ​Mode: Online (Round 1 & Round 2) Offline (Final Round)

• ​Team Size: Solo

• ​Registration Fee: Free

​Rewards & Perks

​Total Prize Pool: ₹25,000

• ​🥇 1st Place: ₹12,000 + Trophy

• ​🥈 2nd Place: ₹8,000

• ​🥉 3rd Place: ₹5,000

​All Finalists Receive:

• ​Participation certificates

• ​AI tool credits

• ​CodeQuest merchandise

• ​Internship & hiring opportunities from partners

​Judging Criteria

​Projects will be evaluated on:

• ​Innovation & originality

• ​Technical implementation

• ​Real-world feasibility

• ​Scalability

• ​Pitch clarity & impact

​Execution matters more than ideas.

​Contact & Support

​For queries and updates:

​📧 Email: [email protected]

​Our Community Partners

​HiDevs is building the world’s largest Generative AI workforce platform, helping companies hire pre-vetted GenAI engineers through Skillathon, AI hackathons, and hands-on project showcases. With 3000+ users, 350+ projects, and 250+ interviews completed, we bridge the gap between talent and industry. Enterprises get skilled AI engineers within 48 hours, backed by verified code, real projects, and personalized skill assessments. For more information, visit hidevs.xyz.

​​Deepak Chawla - Founder, HiDevs

​Our Title Sponsor

​Supervity is a global Agentic AI automation platform enabling enterprises to build and deploy intelligent AI agents that automate complex business workflows. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Supervity integrates technologies such as Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, RPA, and Business Process Automation to power AI-driven enterprise operations.

​Trusted by 30+ global enterprises and government organizations, Supervity’s platform helps businesses automate repetitive processes, deploy AI employees, and build self-driving enterprise applications. The company’s vision is to augment a billion people with AI-powered digital capabilities, enabling organizations to operate smarter, faster, and more autonomously.

​Delighted to announce supervity as our title sponsors and hiring partners.

​​Unwind Ventures
Unwind Ventures is a platform empowering founders through capital, community, and mentorship, helping startups scale with the right resources and network. As our Venture & Community Partner, they bring invaluable support. Learn more at unwindventures.com.

​Qdrant is a leading open-source vector database built for high-performance semantic search and AI memory infrastructure. All participating teams must use Qdrant as the core retrieval layer in their projects.

​Lamatic is a Managed GenAI platform that allows you to seamlessly integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into your applications using real-time data fast.

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Apna Meetup
Apna Meetup is a growing community-driven platform that brings together professionals, founders, students, and creators through meaningful offline meetups and networking experiences. Focused on collaboration, learning, and real connections, Apna Meetup helps individuals expand their network, share knowledge, and discover new opportunities across tech, startups, and innovation ecosystems

​​Piyush Sahoo -Founder & Managing Partner, Apna Meetup

​The HSR Founders Club is an exclusive community uniting visionaries and entrepreneurs in Bengaluru. They don't just connect founders; they help them discover the tools, resources, and people to supercharge their journey. They keep meetups small, connections close, and dosa recommendations strong.

​​DevRel Squad is an India-based developer relations agency that provides comprehensive "DevRel-as-a-Service" by managing technical events, content creation, and premium swag distribution. Leveraging their proprietary Avocado AI for automated event operations and a network of over 100,000 developers across 13+ cities, they help brands build and scale technical communities.

​Osen is an organization powering hackathons, workshops, and developer communities across India. Osen collaborates with colleges, communities, and partners to provide: • Event & hackathon support • Swags & sponsorships • Speakers & mentorship • Community growth opportunities. Delighted to announce them as our Associate sponsors.