Nasiko Build-A-Thon
Nasiko Build-A-Thon
Join us for a one-day AI Build-A-Thon bringing together developers, AI enthusiasts, founders, and builders to design, build, and ship practical AI solutions.
Come solo or with a team of 2–3. Bring an idea, meet fellow builders, form a team at the event, and turn your idea into a working AI solution.
Participants will build using DronaHQ and deploy their solutions on Nasiko infrastructure, with technical guidance and support available throughout the Build-A-Thon.
Come with an idea. Find your team. Build it. Ship it.
🗓️ Event Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 AM | Registration & Networking
Check in, meet fellow builders, explore the ecosystem, and form your team.
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Opening Keynote
Sunit Poddar, Senior AI Engineer, Nasiko
Event overview, format, rules, judging criteria, challenges, and prizes.
11:00 – 11:30 AM | Platform & Infrastructure Session
Aharna Haque, DevRel, DronaHQ
Get introduced to DronaHQ, Nasiko infrastructure, agent templates, deployment, credits, and available technical support.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Challenge & Submission Briefing
Problem statements, open-ended track, submission requirements, judging criteria, and evaluation process.
🚀 12:00 PM | HACKATHON GOES LIVE
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Build Sprint 1
Start building, experiment with your idea, and get hands-on technical mentorship.
1:30 – 2:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
Take a break, connect with fellow builders, and exchange ideas.
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Build Sprint 2
Build, test, integrate, deploy, and prepare your solution for the final demo.
4:00 – 4:30 PM | Deployment & Final Submission
Complete your deployment, record your demo, and submit all required materials.
⏰ 4:30 PM | SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Submission Verification & Shortlisting
The organising team verifies submissions and finalizes the shortlisted projects.
5:00 – 5:40 PM | Final Project Demos & Judging
Shortlisted teams present their solutions to the judges.
Karan Bharadwaj, Co-founder & Head of Product, Nasiko
5:40 – 6:00 PM | Winners, Prizes & Closing
Top 3 winners, prize distribution, photos, closing remarks, and networking.
📋 Submission Guidelines
All four steps are mandatory for a valid submission:
1. ⭐ Star & Fork
Star and fork the official Nasiko repository before you begin building.
2. 📸 Submit Your Solution
Complete your solution and create a Pull Request (PR) with your work.
3. 🎥 Record a 2-Minute Demo
Create a 2-minute demo video showcasing your AI agent, what it does, and how it works.
4. 💼 Share on LinkedIn
Publish a LinkedIn post about your project and include the post link in your submission.
All four steps are required for your submission to be considered valid.
🏗️ Build Your Way
Have an idea that doesn't fit the listed challenges?
Build it. Contribute it. Show us what you can do.
Explore the Nasiko repository, identify an opportunity, and create your own innovative AI solution or meaningful contribution.
The open-ended track gives you the freedom to solve a problem you care about and demonstrate what you can build.
🏆 Prizes
🥇 Top 3 Hackathon Projects
₹30,000 in total cash prizes from Nasiko, along with exclusive Nasiko goodies for the top three projects.
⭐ Top 3 Agents of the Day
DronaHQ will recognize the three standout AI agents with exclusive rewards and goodies.
🤝 Our Partners
DronaHQ — Event Partner
DronaHQ will be present throughout the Build-A-Thon to support participants with:
Platform onboarding
Technical guidance
Troubleshooting
Agent building
Deployment assistance
DronaHQ will also provide prizes and goodies for the Top 3 projects.
Anakin — Venue Partner
A special thank you to Anakin for supporting the builder community and hosting the Nasiko Build-A-Thon.
👥 Who Should Join?
The Nasiko Build-A-Thon is for:
Developers
AI/ML Engineers
Founders
AI Builders
AI Enthusiasts
Students & Tech Innovators
Come solo or with a team of 2–3. Bring an idea, find a team, or discover a problem worth solving at the event.
Build. Innovate. Ship.