​Inception II: World Models Hackathon

​24 hours. Bangalore + Online. 400 builders. One goal: build what comes next.

​August 22–23
Bangalore + Online
100 in-person + 300 online
Powered by Reactor ( reactor.inc)

​World models are emerging as a new building layer for interactive AI.

​Inception II brings together builders, researchers, engineers, and creative technologists for 24 hours of building with world models. Build new experiences, simulations,Physical AI, games, and systems that interact with the world in real time.

​What You Can Build

​Interactive Worlds & Media
Build games, interactive stories, AI characters, virtual worlds, and real-time media experiences.

​Simulation & Embodied AI
Build physical AI systems, robotic simulations, agents, simulation pipelines, and embodied experiences.

​Gaming
An exclusive track for 25 teams, powered by Rosebud. Build AI-native games and explore new forms of interactive gameplay.

​What You Get

• ​Access to world models and APIs through Reactor

• ​Starter kits and technical support

• ​Mentorship from frontier-tech builders and researchers

• ​$5,000+ prize pool and credits

• ​$100 Anthropic credits for offline participants

• ​24 hours to build and ship

​Format

​August 22–23 · Bangalore + Online

​100 in-person builders in Bangalore
300 online builders participating remotely

​Build solo or with a team. Participate in the track that fits your idea, or build something entirely new with world models.

​Powered by Reactor
Gaming Partner: Rosebud

​Applications for both online and offline tracks are now open.