Hallucinate - Get High on AI
HALLUCINATE - Get high on AI | MESA x Emergent AI Hackathon
Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
*ONE REGISTRATION PER TEAM ONLY*
Mesa, in collaboration with Emergent, presents an offline, high-intensity AI hackathon designed for teams that can execute exceptionally well under pressure.
This is not an idea-pitch competition. All shortlisted teams will receive problem statements on the day of the event and will be expected to build and ship real AI solutions within 24 hours.
Hackathon Format
Mode: Offline
Duration: 24 hours
Team Size: Minimum 1 member, maximum 3 members
Shortlisting: Top 40 teams selected for the on-campus hackathon
Problem Statements: Shared on the spot at the venue
Prizes
First Prize: ₹65,000
Second Prize: ₹35,000
Third Prize: ₹25,000
In addition, ₹8,00,000 worth of Emergent AI credits will be provided to the top 40 shortlisted teams to support development during the hackathon.
Selection Process (One-Pager Submission Mandatory)
To be shortlisted among the top 40 teams, applicants must submit a one-page team profile (PDF).
The one-pager should include:
Team details and clearly defined member roles
Evidence of past execution and shipped work
Links to GitHub repositories, previous projects, LinkedIn profiles, or resumes
A brief explanation of why your team is an exceptional executor
Shortlisting is based on execution capability and credibility.
Submission Guidelines:
Submissions should be in PDF or DOC format only
File name format: TeamName_CollegeOrCompany
Who Should Apply
This hackathon is ideal for teams who:
Can quickly adapt to new problem statements
Have hands-on experience with AI tools, agents, or workflows
Are comfortable building under time pressure
Want to learn directly from experienced mentors while building
Students, early-stage founders, and independent builders are welcome.
Mentorship and Support
Selected teams will receive:
Mentorship from industry professionals and AI practitioners
On-ground technical guidance during the hackathon
Support from Emergent engineers to unblock teams during builds
Note: Mentors will focus on execution, architecture decisions, and practical AI implementation.
What You Get
Emergent AI credits and tooling
Mentorship and technical support
Exposure to operators, mentors, and the builder ecosystem
A high-signal offline AI build experience
Cash prizes and recognition
Final Note
This hackathon is for builders who can think fast and execute faster.
Problem statements are revealed on the day. Only the strongest executors make it to the top.
Apply if you are ready to build.