Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 — ₹2.3Cr Prize Pool for AI Builders — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 — ₹2.3Cr Prize Pool for AI Builders — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money does the Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 offer?
The competition has a total prize pool of $250,000, which works out to roughly ₹2.3 crore at the conversion of 92 INR per US dollar used for this listing. The available details do not break that pool down by rank or category, so the amount attached to each winning spot is not published.
What is the application deadline for the hackathon?
Registration closes on September 7, 2026. That is also the final date for the build window, which opens on June 5, 2026, so any submission has to be in by September 7, 2026 at the latest.
Who is eligible to participate?
The hackathon is open to everyone — the organisers state no explicit eligibility restrictions. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team, and the programme describes its audience as developers, entrepreneurs and innovators with an interest in AI and faith-based or mission-driven technology.
Can Indian participants and teams apply?
Yes. Indian participants are expressly welcome, and there is no geographic restriction in the details provided. Indian individuals and teams take part on the same basis as entrants from anywhere else in the world.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME (Udyam) registration is mentioned as a requirement. There is also no stated need for a registered company, a particular entity type or a launched product — the competition is open to individuals and teams.
Does the hackathon take equity in my startup or project?
No. Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 is a competition with cash prizes, not an investment programme, so no equity stake is offered or taken in return for the prize money.
What kind of projects should I build for this hackathon?
The brief centres on AI agents, ministry tools and Bible-based AI applications — in other words, AI built for faith-based and mission-driven use cases. If your idea sits in that space, it fits the theme.
Is the hackathon online or in person?
The format is described as online and self-paced, which means you work to your own schedule during the build window and submit before the closing date instead of attending a fixed physical event. Submissions are accepted right up to the September 7, 2026 deadline.
How will entries be judged, and how many rounds are there?
The published details do not set out the judging criteria or a specific round structure for this hackathon. What is confirmed is the format: teams build between June 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 and submit their work before the deadline.
How do I register for the Gloo AI Hackathon 2026?
Registration happens through the official Internshala competition page for the Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 at https://internshala.com/competitions/gloo-ai-hackathon-2026/. Sign-ups must be completed by the registration deadline of September 7, 2026.
How do I apply for Gloo AI Hackathon 2026 — ₹2.3Cr Prize Pool for AI 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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