Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi
Build intelligent systems with OpenAI Codex at the Kochi hackathon and compete for API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.
- Funding amount
- ₹14.4L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Codex Community Hackathon in Kochi is an in-person event organised by OpenAI Codex Ambassadors, a community-driven initiative supported by OpenAI. It invites ambitious builders in the region to move beyond basic prompts and focus on orchestrating sophisticated intelligent systems using OpenAI Codex.
Participants are encouraged to explore five tracks: Agentic Coding (developer tools leveraging Codex as an AI coding agent), UX for Agentic Applications (intuitive AI-native interfaces), Multimodal Intelligence (applications reasoning across data modalities), Domain Agents (specialised vertical agents for real-world constraints), and Building Evals (tools to measure, debug, and enhance AI agent performance).
The hackathon is strictly in-person at Kakkanad, Kerala. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, with the event starting at 10:00 AM sharp. Check-in closes at 10:00 AM; late arrivals cannot be admitted. The event concludes at 2:30 PM.
Highlights
- In-person hackathon in Kakkanad, Kerala from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Top three teams win OpenAI API credits: 1st ₹9.3L, 2nd ₹4.65L, 3rd ₹93,000.
- Top five teams each get a one-year ChatGPT Pro subscription.
- Focus on building advanced AI applications and developer tools with OpenAI Codex.
- All participants must register individually and provide their OpenAI Org ID.
Who can apply
Open to individual builders and teams interested in AI and developer tools. Each participant must register individually and provide their OpenAI Organization ID (instructions provided on the registration page). All team members must register and receive individual approval due to limited space.
Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
- 1st Place: ₹9.3 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 2nd Place: ₹4.65 lakh in OpenAI API credits
- 3rd Place: ₹93,000 in OpenAI API credits
- All members of the top five teams receive a one-year subscription to ChatGPT Pro
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹14.4L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi?
It is an in-person hackathon organised by OpenAI Codex Ambassadors, supported by OpenAI, where participants build intelligent systems and developer tools using OpenAI Codex.
How much funding is offered?
Prizes are in OpenAI API credits: 1st place gets ₹9.3 lakh, 2nd place gets ₹4.65 lakh, and 3rd place gets ₹93,000. Additionally, all members of the top five teams receive a one-year subscription to ChatGPT Pro.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is not specified. You should check the official registration page for updates.
Who is eligible to apply?
The hackathon is open to individual builders and teams who are passionate about AI and developer tools. All participants must register individually and provide their OpenAI Organization ID.
Is there any equity taken?
No, this is a competition. Prizes are given as API credits and subscriptions; no equity is taken.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration?
No, DPIIT or MSME registration is not required.
What documents are needed to apply?
You need to provide your OpenAI Organization ID during registration. Instructions on how to find it are available on the registration page.
How do I apply?
Register via the official application link. Each team member must register and receive individual approval.
Is this a virtual event?
No, it is strictly in-person in Kakkanad, Kerala. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, the hackathon starts at 10:00 AM sharp, and late arrivals are not admitted.
Can I attend with a team?
Yes, but every team member must register individually and be approved. The event ends at 2:30 PM.
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