WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction Prize
A student hackathon from WnCC, IIT Bombay's Web and Coding Club, and Kaya AI that challenges IIT students to build AI solutions for construction, with cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000. Register by July 10, 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹3.5L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (10 Jul 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 is a student competition built around artificial intelligence for the construction sector. It is organised by the Web and Coding Club (WnCC) at IIT Bombay together with Kaya AI, and it is aimed squarely at students who are currently enrolled at an Indian Institute of Technology.
Participants spend the hackathon window building AI applications and prototypes for construction-industry use cases. The event gives IIT students a way to apply their skills to a live industry problem, with cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000 on offer.
The hackathon runs from June 17 to July 10, 2026, and registration closes on July 10, 2026. Entries are handled through the official Internshala competition page. You can take part on your own or as part of a team.
Two details are not spelled out in the listing: whether participation happens online or on campus, and the exact judging criteria. Applicants should confirm both on the Internshala page before registering.
Highlights
- AI construction hackathon run by WnCC, the Web and Coding Club of IIT Bombay, with Kaya AI
- Cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000, advertised as up to ₹3.5L
- Open to students currently enrolled at any IIT — as individuals or in teams
- Hackathon window: June 17 to July 10, 2026
- Registration deadline: July 10, 2026, through the official Internshala competition page
- No equity is taken — the rewards are cash prizes, not an investment
Who can apply
Participation is limited to students who are currently enrolled at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Any IIT is acceptable — the listing does not restrict entries to one particular campus.
- You may apply as an individual or as part of a team; both formats are welcome.
- Beyond IIT enrolment, the listing states no further conditions, such as a specific year of study, discipline, academic score or prior hackathon experience.
If you have already graduated, or you study at a non-IIT institution, you do not meet the stated eligibility for this hackathon.
WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction 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 WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction Prize closed on 10 Jul 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 prize-based competition rather than a grant, loan or investment. Recipients receive cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000, with the advertised prize value described as up to ₹3.5L.
- The money is a cash award, so there is no equity, ownership stake or repayment attached to it.
- The listing does not break the ₹3,50,000 down into first, second or further prize tiers, and it does not state how many winners will be rewarded.
- No non-cash benefits — such as mentorship, cloud credits, tooling credits or internship offers — are mentioned in the listing.
The main benefit beyond the prize money is the chance to build and showcase an AI product for the construction industry alongside other IIT students.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction 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
WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction Prize is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3.5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026?
It is a hackathon for students at Indian Institutes of Technology, focused on building AI-driven solutions for the construction industry. The Web and Coding Club (WnCC) of IIT Bombay is running it in partnership with Kaya AI, and sign-ups happen through the official Internshala competition page.
How much prize money is on offer?
The competition has cash prizes totalling ₹3,50,000, and the advertised prize value is up to ₹3.5L. The listing does not say how that amount is divided between winners or how many prizes will be awarded.
Who is eligible to participate?
Only students who are currently enrolled at an Indian Institute of Technology. The listing does not narrow this down to one campus, a particular branch, or a specific year of study, so students across IITs can apply.
Can I enter alone, or do I need a team?
Both are allowed. The listing welcomes individual participants as well as teams, so you can enter solo or put a group together.
What are the key dates I should note?
The hackathon runs from June 17 to July 10, 2026. Registration closes on July 10, 2026, so you need to sign up on or before that date.
What kind of project am I expected to build?
The theme is AI for construction. Participants work on AI construction tracks and produce prototypes or solutions for problems in the construction industry. The listing does not publish specific sub-tracks or problem statements, so expect those details on the Internshala page.
How do I apply for the hackathon?
Register through the official Internshala competition page at https://internshala.com/competitions/wncc-x-kaya-ai-iit-india-hackathon/. Make sure your registration is complete before the July 10, 2026 deadline.
Is the hackathon online or in person, and how will projects be judged?
The listing does not specify the format or the judging criteria. Both details are left open, so check the official Internshala competition page for updates on mode, venue and evaluation before you register.
Does the hackathon take equity in what I build?
No. This is a competition with cash prizes rather than an investment programme, and nothing in the listing indicates that the organisers take equity or any share of ownership in your project.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
No. Eligibility here rests on being a currently enrolled IIT student. The listing makes no mention of DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, or any company or entity requirement.
What is the application deadline for WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction Prize?
The application deadline for WnCC × Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026 — ₹3.5L AI Construction Prize is Closed (10 Jul 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
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