NeuralSprint — Online AI/ML Hackathon for Social Good, ₹13,800 Prize
A global online hackathon on Devpost where solo builders and teams create AI, machine-learning, web and social-good projects for a share of a ₹13,800 prize pool. Submissions stay open until 24 August 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹13,800 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (24 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
NeuralSprint is a competition-style hackathon that runs entirely online and is hosted on Devpost. Its brief is simple: bring artificial intelligence, machine learning and the web together to build something that does measurable social good. Because everything happens remotely, there is no venue, no travel and no cost of entry to worry about.
Themes to build around
Projects are expected to sit in one or more of three overlapping areas.
- Machine learning and AI — models, tooling or applications that put modern AI techniques to work.
- Social good — solutions pointed at real-world problems where the outcome benefits people or communities.
- Web — browser-based products and interfaces that make those solutions usable by ordinary people.
The organisers describe the sprint as being for builders of all kinds, so the mix of skills on a team matters more than any single specialism.
Timeline
The window opens on 18 June 2026 and closes on 24 August 2026. Submissions can be made at any moment inside that period. The listing does not describe separate rounds, and it does not publish specific judging criteria.
Prize pool
The total cash pool is ₹13,800, given in the listing as $150. No split by rank or category has been released.
Who it is aimed at
Entry is open to everyone, everywhere. Students, working professionals and hobbyists are all welcome, participants may work alone or in a team, and no team size limit is stated. Because the format is a hackathon rather than an investment scheme, the reward is prize money — there is no equity involved and nothing to repay.
Highlights
- Global online hackathon hosted on Devpost, open to entrants from any country.
- Build at the intersection of AI/machine learning, social good and the web.
- Runs from 18 June 2026 to 24 August 2026 — projects can be submitted at any point in that window.
- Total cash prize pool of ₹13,800 (listed as $150), with no rank-wise split published.
- Enter solo or as a team; no team size limit is stated.
- Apply by registering and submitting your project through the Devpost listing at neuralsprint.devpost.com.
Who can apply
NeuralSprint has one of the most permissive entry gates you will find: anyone can take part. The listing places no geographic restriction on participants, so applicants from India and from every other country are equally eligible.
- Stage: not applicable — there is no company stage, revenue or prior-funding requirement.
- Sector: projects should relate to the sprint's three themes — machine learning/AI, social good and the web.
- Entity type: irrelevant. Individuals, students, hobbyists and teams may all submit.
- DPIIT or MSME registration: not needed. This is a hackathon, not a government or investor programme.
- Team size: both solo entries and team entries are allowed, and the listing states no cap on team size.
- Founder requirements: none are listed.
NeuralSprint — Online AI/ML Hackathon for Social Good, ₹13,800 Prize 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 NeuralSprint — Online AI/ML Hackathon for Social Good, ₹13,800 Prize closed on 24 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
What is on offer here is prize money from a competition, not an investment cheque or a grant tranche.
- Total prize pool: ₹13,800 (stated in the listing as $150).
- The pool is paid out as competition prize money. The organisers have not published a breakdown by rank or by category, so how the amount is divided between winners is not specified.
- Because NeuralSprint is a competition rather than an equity or debt arrangement, the prize carries no equity stake and no repayment obligation.
- No other benefits — such as cloud credits, mentorship, incubation or follow-on funding — are mentioned in the listing.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to NeuralSprint — Online AI/ML Hackathon for Social Good, ₹13,800 Prize, 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
NeuralSprint — Online AI/ML Hackathon for Social Good, ₹13,800 Prize is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹13,800. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money does NeuralSprint offer?
The total cash pool is ₹13,800, which the listing also expresses as $150. It is described as a prize pool rather than an investment, and the organisers have not released a breakdown showing how much each winner or each rank receives.
What is the deadline for NeuralSprint?
Submissions close on 24 August 2026. The competition itself opens earlier, on 18 June 2026, and entries are accepted at any time during that period — there is no intermediate cut-off mentioned.
Who is eligible to enter NeuralSprint?
Everyone. The listing is open to participants from any country, with no geographic restriction, and it welcomes students, professionals and hobbyists alike. There is no stage, revenue or funding requirement because this is a hackathon rather than a business-funding scheme.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
No. NeuralSprint is a privately run online hackathon hosted on Devpost, not a government scheme, so DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not part of the eligibility criteria and are not asked for.
Can I enter NeuralSprint as part of a team?
Yes. You can either build solo or join forces with others — the listing does not restrict the number of people on a team, and it also does not state a minimum team size.
What kind of projects should I build for NeuralSprint?
Entries are expected to fall within three themes: machine learning and AI, social good, and the web. The strongest fit is a project that combines them — an AI or ML-driven tool delivered through a web product and aimed at a genuine social problem.
Does NeuralSprint take equity in the projects or teams that win?
No. NeuralSprint is a competition with a cash prize pool, not an investor or a lender, so nothing is taken in equity and nothing has to be repaid. The listing describes prize money only.
What are the judging criteria for NeuralSprint?
The listing does not detail judging criteria or any specific rounds. If you want to know how entries will be scored, that information would have to come from the organisers on the Devpost page.
How do I apply for NeuralSprint?
Register on the NeuralSprint Devpost page and submit your project there before the closing date of 24 August 2026. The listing is at neuralsprint.devpost.com, and the whole process — registration and submission — happens online through that page.
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