Synq-a-thon — Solo AI Hackathon in Gurugram, ₹1,00,000 in Prizes
A free one-day hackathon at the Synq AI office in Gurugram on 29 August 2026, where individual developers build enterprise AI solutions on Synq AI's context layer for prizes worth ₹1,00,000.
- Funding amount
- ₹1L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (29 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Synq-a-thon is a single-day hackathon held at the Synq AI office in Gurugram on 29 August 2026. It is put together by Ignite Room Events — a community-led organiser of hackathons and tech gatherings across India — together with Synq AI, the company behind a context layer that ties AI models to an organisation's institutional knowledge.
The theme is enterprise AI. Participants spend the day building on that context layer, working on problems drawn from real business settings, so that models move past guesswork and start working from grounded company data.
The format is deliberately intense. The brief is handed out on the morning of the event, which means nobody can turn up with a finished solution in hand. From there it is one continuous stretch of building, with the Synq AI team available through the day for technical support and guidance, closing with demos of what each participant has managed to get working.
Entry is individual — there are no teams to form. Registration costs nothing, and the strongest builds of the day share a prize pool worth ₹1,00,000. The rank-wise split of that pool has not been published yet.
Highlights
- Full-day hackathon at the Synq AI office in Gurugram on 29 August 2026.
- Solo participation only — no teams allowed.
- Prizes worth ₹1,00,000; the rank-wise split has not been announced.
- The problem statement is handed out on the day, so solutions must be built on the spot.
- Registration is free, with applications made through the official Luma event page.
- Build on Synq AI's context layer for enterprise AI use cases, with the Synq AI team on hand for guidance.
Who can apply
Synq-a-thon is open to developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts, and to them only as individuals — there is no team entry, so no group size applies.
You should be comfortable writing code. Beyond that, the organisers are looking for people who are genuinely interested in building AI-powered solutions that operate on real enterprise data, and who want to see how enterprise AI gets anchored in actual business information.
- Participation mode: solo only; you apply and compete on your own.
- Profile: developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts with hands-on coding ability.
- Interest area: AI solutions applied to enterprise data.
- Entity type: entry is personal, so you do not apply as a company or as a startup team.
- Registration requirement: none beyond signing up — there is no DPIIT or MSME registration requirement for this event.
- Location: the hackathon runs in person at the Synq AI office in Gurugram, so you need to be able to attend on the day.
Synq-a-thon — Solo AI Hackathon in Gurugram, ₹1,00,000 in Prizes 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 Synq-a-thon — Solo AI Hackathon in Gurugram, ₹1,00,000 in Prizes closed on 29 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
This is a competition rather than a grant or an investment, so what participants take away is prize money and hands-on experience.
- Prize pool worth ₹1,00,000 for the best work produced during the day. The organisers have not announced how that amount is split by rank.
- Free registration — there is no fee to enter.
- Direct use of Synq AI's context layer, the technology that connects AI models to institutional knowledge, giving participants practical exposure to enterprise AI tooling.
- Technical support and guidance from the Synq AI team throughout the event.
- A demo slot at the end of the day, where you present your working solution.
Because the reward is prize money and not equity or a loan, nothing is taken from you in return for participating — the prizes are entirely non-dilutive.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Synq-a-thon — Solo AI Hackathon in Gurugram, ₹1,00,000 in Prizes, 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
Synq-a-thon — Solo AI Hackathon in Gurugram, ₹1,00,000 in Prizes is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹1L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Synq-a-thon?
It is a one-day hackathon built around enterprise AI. Ignite Room Events runs it in collaboration with Synq AI, a company that has built a context layer linking AI models to institutional knowledge. Participants spend the day working on that layer, and the event wraps up with demos of what everyone has built.
How much funding or prize money is on offer?
Prizes worth ₹1,00,000 in total are on offer. The organisers have not yet announced the exact breakdown by rank, so it is not known how much each winner receives. There is no separate grant or investment component attached to this event.
Who is eligible to take part?
Developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts are the intended audience. You should be comfortable with coding and should have an interest in building AI-powered solutions that work with real enterprise data. Entry is individual — there is no team category and no team size involved.
Can I register as a team or with a co-founder?
No. Synq-a-thon is a solo event. Participation is limited to individuals, so you register and compete on your own rather than as part of a group.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
No. There is no DPIIT or MSME registration requirement for this event. It is a hackathon for individual builders, so you do not need a registered company, a recognised startup status, or any entity paperwork to apply.
Does the programme take equity in my solution?
No. The reward here is prize money from the ₹1,00,000 pool, which is non-dilutive — no equity is taken and nothing is owed back. This is a competition, not a funded programme that takes a stake.
What happens on the day of the hackathon?
The event runs from morning to evening on 29 August 2026 at the Synq AI office in Gurugram. The problem statement is only revealed on the day itself, so you need to be ready to think on your feet and build under time pressure. Members of the Synq AI team provide technical support and guidance as you work, and the day closes with participants demonstrating their working solutions.
Will I know the problem statement before the event?
No. The challenge is disclosed on the morning of the hackathon, which is why participants cannot prepare a solution in advance. Expect to design and build entirely within the day.
Is there a registration fee?
Registration is free. There is no cost to enter the hackathon.
What is the application deadline and how do I apply?
The listed deadline is 29 August 2026, the same date the hackathon takes place. Applications go through the official Luma event page for Synq-a-thon. There is also a WhatsApp community that participants can join for updates and to get their doubts answered.
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