Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders
A seven-day online AI hackathon where developers and students build agentic apps with the open-source Lemma SDK and compete for a share of a ₹1,00,000 cash pool.
- Funding amount
- ₹1L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (29 Jun 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Gappy AI Hackathon is a seven-day online build sprint organised by Gappy AI. The brief is straightforward: create an agentic application with Lemma, an open-source SDK, and have it ready before the window shuts. It suits anyone who wants to test what current AI tooling can do under time pressure — a solo coder, a student, or a small group.
Everything happens remotely. The event opens on June 24, 2026 and closes on June 30, 2026, which means entrants from any part of India can take part without travelling. Sign-ups stay open until June 29, 2026, the day before the finish line.
A cash pool of ₹1,00,000 sits behind the contest. The single best submission earns ₹50,000, and the organisers have indicated that further prizes could be added.
Registration is handled through the official Internshala competition page at https://internshala.com/competitions/gappy-ai-hackathon/. Since the only real requirement is an interest in building agentic AI, this is a low-barrier way for students and independent developers to ship a project and chase a cash prize.
Highlights
- Seven-day online AI hackathon running June 24 – June 30, 2026.
- Total cash pool of ₹1,00,000, with ₹50,000 going to the top submission.
- Build agentic applications using the open-source Lemma SDK.
- Open to everyone — solo developers, students and teams can all enter.
- Registration closes June 29, 2026 via the Internshala competition page.
- Fully remote, so you can participate from anywhere in India.
Who can apply
Entry is open to everyone, which is the headline point of this hackathon. Gappy AI has not published any conditions tied to startup stage, sector, state or entity type, so solo developers, students and teams all enter on the same footing.
- Who can take part: individual developers, students and teams interested in building AI-powered agentic applications.
- Team size: no minimum or maximum has been announced.
- Location: the contest is entirely remote, so participants from anywhere in India can join.
- Registration paperwork: DPIIT recognition, MSME registration and company incorporation are not required, and no founder background conditions are listed.
Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders 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
The most recent application window for Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders closed on 29 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
The rewards here come as prize money rather than as an investment into a business. A total pool of ₹1,00,000 is set aside for winners.
- Top prize: ₹50,000 for the best entry.
- Overall cash pool: ₹1,00,000 to be shared among the winning submissions.
- Further prizes may be handed out at the organisers' discretion.
- No dilution: because this is a competition with cash prizes, no equity stake or ownership share is exchanged for the money you win.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders, 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
Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹1L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gappy AI Hackathon?
It is a seven-day online competition organised by Gappy AI. Participants build agentic applications with Lemma, an open-source SDK, and compete for a cash prize pool. The whole thing runs remotely between June 24 and June 30, 2026, and entry is open to everyone — individual developers, students or teams.
How much funding or prize money is on offer?
The total cash pool is ₹1,00,000. The winning entry takes ₹50,000, and the organisers have said further prizes could be added on top. Details of any prizes below the ₹50,000 top award have not been published.
What are the key dates I should note?
The hackathon opens on June 24, 2026 and wraps up on June 30, 2026. Registration remains open until June 29, 2026, so you need to complete your sign-up before that date to be in the running.
Who is eligible to apply?
Entry is open to everyone. No conditions around startup stage, industry, state, entity type or founder profile have been listed. Solo developers, students and teams are all welcome to take part.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration is asked for, and there is no requirement to be an incorporated company. The organisers have listed no such criteria for this hackathon.
Does the hackathon take equity or a stake in what I build?
No. This is a competition with cash prizes, not an investment programme, so no equity or ownership stake changes hands in return for the winnings.
Is there a limit on how many people can be in a team?
No team size limit or minimum has been announced. You can enter on your own or as part of a group, whichever suits how you like to build.
Do I need to be based in a particular city or state?
No. The competition takes place entirely online, so participants from anywhere in India can join without travelling to a venue.
What kind of project am I expected to build?
An agentic AI application built with the open-source Lemma SDK, which is the toolset the hackathon is built around. No additional theme or category restrictions have been published.
How do I register for the hackathon?
Register through the official Gappy AI Hackathon page on Internshala at https://internshala.com/competitions/gappy-ai-hackathon/. Complete the registration before June 29, 2026 to take part.
What is the application deadline for Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders?
The application deadline for Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders is Closed (29 Jun 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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