Youth Code x AI

Youth Code x AI is an online hackathon organized by the Youth Code Foundation, designed to empower participants to explore and innovate within the realm of Artificial Intelligence. This event provides a collaborative platform for individuals and teams to develop creative solutions, enhance their coding skills, and gain practical experience in AI, mobile, and web development. The competition is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly, making it ideal for students, aspiring developers, and anyone new to AI or looking to deepen their understanding. Whether you are a solo builder or part of a small team, this is an opportunity to learn, build, and connect with a community of innovators. The hackathon runs virtually for one full week, from June 20 to June 27, 2026. Participants work remotely on their projects using online resources and collaboration tools. Submissions are evaluated based on innovation, technical execution, and potential impact. A total cash prize pool of ₹2,43,000 (approx.) will be awarded to the top-performing projects, rewarding outstanding innovation and encouraging participants to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI. Registration is open until June 27, 2026, and participants can sign up and submit their projects through the official Devpost page.

• $2,700 cash pool — AI, mobile, web themes
• Week-long online sprint Jun 20 - 27, 2026
• Beginner-friendly, youth-focused
• Global participation welcome
• No age or team size restrictions
• Submit via Devpost

This hackathon is open to a global audience with no age or team size restrictions. It explicitly welcomes beginners, students, and anyone interested in AI, mobile, and web development. There are no specific requirements regarding DPIIT registration, MSME registration, or entity type. Individuals and small teams are encouraged to participate.

Youth Code x AI is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Youth Code x AI closed on 27 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• A cash prize pool of $2,700 (approximately ₹2,43,000) for the best projects.
• Opportunity to enhance coding skills and gain practical experience in AI, mobile, and web development.
• Connect with a community of innovators and like-minded participants.

Applications are assessed through a multi-stage process:

• Registration: Participants sign up on the official Devpost page.
• Project submission: Participants submit their AI, mobile, or web projects before the deadline.
• Judging: Submissions are evaluated based on innovation, technical execution, and potential impact.
• Decision: Winners are selected and notified after the judging phase.

Before you apply to Youth Code x AI, 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.

Youth Code x AI is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹2.4L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.