Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon — ₹1.5L AI Agents Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon — ₹1.5L AI Agents Prize Pool — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon?
It is a two-day hackathon organised by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) in Hyderabad. The theme is building AI Agents, and the format is competitive: participants spend the two days of the event creating and submitting an agent-based project, after which judging takes place and the winners are announced.
How much prize money is on offer?
There is a total cash prize pool of ₹1,50,000, which goes to the winning teams. The published details give only the overall pool amount, so the split between individual winning teams is not specified.
When is the registration deadline?
You need to register by July 3, 2026. That is roughly a week before the hackathon itself, which runs on July 10 and 11, 2026.
Who is eligible to participate?
The organisers describe the hackathon as open to all participants. The natural audience is students and developers who are interested in AI and agent-based systems, and there are no stated restrictions around college, state or industry.
Can I take part alone, or do I have to be in a team?
Both are possible. Individual participants and teams are both welcome, and no specific team size restriction has been mentioned.
Does the hackathon take equity in my project?
No. This is a competition with a cash prize pool rather than a funding round, so winners receive prize money and no equity or ownership stake is taken in return.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?
No. Nothing in the programme details requires DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. Those requirements typically apply to government grant and funding schemes, not to a hackathon of this kind.
What will I actually be building during the hackathon?
The focus is AI Agents. Participants use the two days of the event to build and submit an agent-based project, and judging takes place at the end of the hackathon.
Where is the hackathon held?
It takes place on the campus of Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) in Hyderabad, across July 10 and 11, 2026.
How do I apply?
Registration is handled through the official event page on Internshala, which is linked on this page. Make sure your entry is in before the July 3, 2026 deadline, since that is when registration closes.
Who offers Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon — ₹1.5L AI Agents Prize Pool?
Hack-The-Matrix Hackathon — ₹1.5L AI Agents Prize Pool is offered by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, a startup incubator. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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