Vibe2Ship - India's Biggest Vibe-Coding Hackathon — Frequently Asked Questions

Vibe2Ship is a national-level online vibe-coding hackathon organised by Coding Ninjas 10X Club in partnership with Google. It invites students and working professionals to build innovative solutions for a total cash prize pool of ₹3,00,000.

The total cash prize pool is ₹3,00,000. The winner receives ₹1,00,000; 2nd place gets ₹75,000; 3rd place gets ₹50,000; 4th place gets ₹40,000; and 5th place gets ₹35,000.

The registration deadline is 21st June 2026.

Any student or working professional in India can apply. Participation is restricted to solo entries only (team size of 1).

No, the hackathon is open to all individuals from any state, any industry, and any background. No specific entity type registration (e.g. company, startup) is required.

No, DPIIT and MSME registration are not required for participation.

No. This is a competition with cash prizes and mentorship. No equity is taken from participants.

The source does not list specific documents. You only need to register via the official Unstop link; a basic profile and possibly a student/professional affiliation may be requested during registration.

Participants choose one of two Google-provided problem statements and build a solution. The top 10 finalists are selected to present their solutions live to an expert jury, which decides the winners and the prize distribution.

All participants receive mentorship from Google experts during the hackathon. Additionally, all participants get a certificate of participation.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.