ZERO TO ONE AI Hackathon — 36-Hour GenAI Media Sprint in Bengaluru — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about ZERO TO ONE AI Hackathon — 36-Hour GenAI Media Sprint in Bengaluru — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the ZERO TO ONE AI Hackathon?
It is a 36-hour offline hackathon built around generative media, hosted by Pocket FM with OpenAI, Lightspeed and Databricks as partners and HackCulture powering the event. The organisers describe it as India's first Generative Media Hackathon, and the focus is on AI-powered storytelling, audio and visual experiences.
How much funding or prize money do winners get?
The organisers state that winners receive prizes and exclusive rewards, but the raw programme information does not list the prize amounts, the number of winning teams or the category breakdown. Anyone weighing up participation should treat the published prize details as unconfirmed until the official hackathon page is updated.
Who is eligible to take part?
The hackathon is open to students, AI engineers, software developers, designers, founders and builders. There is no requirement to be part of a registered company, and participants from varied technical and creative backgrounds are explicitly welcome.
Can I apply on my own, or do I need a team?
You need a team. Teams must have 3 to 4 members, and solo participation is not permitted, so individual applicants should look to join or form a team before registering.
What kind of product am I expected to build?
The brief centres on generative media — AI-powered storytelling, audio and visual experiences. The event is positioned around solving real-world challenges where artificial intelligence meets content creation, media and audio.
When and where does the hackathon take place?
It is an offline event held in Bengaluru and runs as a continuous 36-hour build sprint. The published information does not include the specific dates or venue, so check the official HackCulture page for the schedule.
What is the application deadline?
No registration deadline is given in the programme information. Registration is handled through the official hackathon page on HackCulture, and the deadline there is the one to watch.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
No. The listing sets out no DPIIT or MSME requirement, and there is no stated restriction on entity type. This is a builder-focused hackathon rather than a government or investor funding scheme.
Does the hackathon take equity in my project or idea?
No. It is a prize-based competition, so there is no equity, stake or repayment involved — teams compete for prizes and rewards, and retain their own work.
How do I apply for the ZERO TO ONE AI Hackathon?
Registration is open through the official hackathon page at https://hackculture.io/hackathons/zero-to-one. You will need to register as a team of 3 to 4 members.
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