Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Gappy AI Hackathon — ₹1L Prize Pool for Lemma SDK Builders — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
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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