SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions
A State Bank of India competition hosted on Internshala, asking individuals and teams to build Agentic AI banking solutions for a share of a ₹4,75,000 prize pool. Entries close 30 June 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹4.8L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- State Bank of India
- Application deadline
- Closed (30 Jun 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The SBI Hackathon at GFF 2026 is a competitive build challenge run by State Bank of India. It is not a grant, a loan or an equity investment — it is a contest. Participants are asked to create working Agentic AI solutions for banking, and the best entries take home cash prizes from a pool worth ₹4,75,000.
The brief sits where two fast-moving fields meet: agentic AI, where software can plan and act with limited hand-holding, and banking, where State Bank of India operates at a scale few institutions in the world match. For a builder, that combination is the appeal — the hackathon is a route to put your work directly in front of one of India's largest public sector banks.
The competition window is 19 June to 30 June 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 June 2026. Everything is hosted on Internshala, the competition platform where the listing and the entry form live, and where you will find the terms the organisers have published.
One honest caveat: the listing does not spell out round-by-round judging criteria, team-size limits or a detailed eligibility checklist. If any of those matter to you, read the Internshala competition page carefully before you commit time to a build.
Highlights
- Competition run by State Bank of India; hosted on Internshala
- Build Agentic AI solutions for banking use cases
- Total prize pool of ₹4,75,000, listed award value up to ₹4.8L
- Hackathon runs 19 June to 30 June 2026; apply by 30 June 2026
- Open to individuals and teams with an interest in AI and banking
- No DPIIT or MSME registration requirement mentioned in the listing
Who can apply
Both individuals and teams are invited to take part, with a shared interest in AI and banking innovation as the core qualifier. Solo entrants and groups are treated the same way in the listing.
What the organisers have said about who can enter:
- Participation is framed around AI and banking innovation rather than a specific degree, job title or company stage.
- The competition is run on Internshala, a platform whose users are largely Indian students and young professionals, so participants in India are the most likely audience.
- No DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or incorporation status is mentioned as a requirement anywhere in the listing.
- No restriction to a particular state, city, industry vertical or funding stage appears in the published details.
The listing stops short of a formal eligibility checklist, so treat the Internshala competition page as the final word on who qualifies. If you are unsure about team composition or participant background, confirm with the organisers before building.
SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions 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 SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions closed on 30 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
The reward on offer is cash prize money, which makes this a non-dilutive opportunity — as a competition rather than an investment, there is no equity stake involved for winners.
- The hackathon carries a total prize pool of ₹4,75,000.
- The programme is listed with an award value of up to ₹4.8L.
- Prizes are paid as competition winnings, not as a grant disbursement or a funded investment.
The listing does not break the pool down into placement-wise amounts, so it is not possible to say from the published facts what a first, second or third place finish is worth. Beyond the prize money, the practical value for a participant is the chance to demonstrate working agentic AI in a banking context to State Bank of India.
About the provider
SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions is offered by State Bank of India. It is delivered directly by State Bank of India as a competition.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions, 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
SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹4.8L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the SBI Hackathon at GFF 2026?
It is a competition organised by State Bank of India in which participants design and build Agentic AI solutions for banking. Entries are hosted on Internshala, and the winning work is recognised with cash prizes from a pool of ₹4,75,000. It is a contest rather than a funding scheme, so there is no grant agreement or investment involved.
How much money can I win?
The hackathon has a total prize pool of ₹4,75,000, and the programme is listed with an award value of up to ₹4.8L. The published listing does not state how the pool is split between winning entries, so the exact amount a single winner receives is not something the organisers have disclosed.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close on 30 June 2026. The hackathon itself runs across 19 June to 30 June 2026, so the application window and the competition window end on the same date. Plan your build so you are not submitting at the last moment.
Who is eligible to participate?
The listing invites individuals and teams with an interest in AI and banking innovation. It does not publish a detailed eligibility checklist covering qualifications, age, team size or professional background. Because the competition runs on Internshala, participants in India are the most likely audience, but the organisers have not confirmed a geographic restriction in writing.
What kind of solution am I expected to build?
The brief is Agentic AI for banking — solutions in which AI systems can reason and act on their own to handle banking tasks. The published material frames this as AI-driven banking technology, and does not list specific use cases or problem statements, so scope your idea around the banking context and agentic capability.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration is mentioned anywhere in the programme's requirements. This is a hackathon open to individuals and teams, not a government startup scheme, so the usual registration paperwork that applies to grant and subsidy programmes does not apply here.
Does the programme take equity in my idea or company?
No equity is involved. The hackathon hands out cash prizes, which are competition winnings rather than an investment. There is no stake taken in what you build and no investment agreement to sign as part of the prize.
What documents do I need to apply?
The listing does not specify a document checklist. Applications are submitted through the Internshala competition page, which is where any required details — participant information and your submission — would be entered. Check that page for the exact fields before you start.
How and where do I apply?
Applications go through the official Internshala competition page for the SBI Hackathon at GFF 2026, at internshala.com. That page carries the entry form, the listing details and the submission window. Apply well before the 30 June 2026 deadline.
Who is running this hackathon?
It is organised by State Bank of India, the country's largest public sector bank, and hosted on Internshala, the competition and internship platform. All official communication, the listing and the application route run through that Internshala page.
Who offers SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions?
SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions is offered by State Bank of India. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for SBI Hackathon @ GFF 2026: ₹4.75L for Agentic AI Banking Solutions?
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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