AlgoVerse'26 — ₹46,000 Hackathon for Students on Agentic Payments — Frequently Asked Questions

The total prize pool is ₹46,000 (approximately $500), split as $200 for 1st place, $120 for 2nd, and $80 for 3rd.

Registration closes on 5th August 2026. Teams must also submit their idea by 10th August 2026 to be considered.

Any student currently enrolled in an Indian college or university, from any specialisation or department. There is no restriction on background or experience.

Yes. Inter-college and inter-department teams are allowed, and the team size can range from 1 to 4 members.

The prizes are cash and require no equity. Registration is initially free, but teams that make it to the final round pay a ₹300 per team fee.

No. A mandatory pre-hackathon onboarding workshop covers Algorand fundamentals, AlgoKit setup, and the x402 architecture. It is designed to get participants up to speed.

There are seven problem statements under the Agentic Payments (x402) theme, including an 'Open Innovation' track, but teams must build around one of them. You cannot propose an entirely separate theme.

Apply via the official Unstop page linked on the startupfunds.in listing. Follow the instructions there to complete registration by the deadline.

You will build a working x402 endpoint, demonstrate a complete payment flow, and present a viable business model. The focus is on pay-per-use AI and compute services, so your project should which illustrate that concept.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for AlgoVerse'26 — ₹46,000 Hackathon for Students on Agentic Payments, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.