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Build 2.108 · 16 Oct 2026, 14:01 UTC

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    AgentVerse' 26 (Supported by OpenAI)

    Registration openOnline
    Prize pool
    ₹5000 + 30K Sharp Tokens + OpenAI Credits & more!
    Registration closes in
    3days

    Closes Oct 23, 2026 · 00:10 IST

    OverviewTracks & prizesJudgesFAQ
    Dates
    Oct 30 – Nov 30, 2026
    Format
    Online
    Where
    Virtual
    Entry fee
    ₹100
    Registration closes
    Oct 23, 2026
    Registered
    976 teams
    Spots
    10000
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    Technologies
    • AI
    • AI Agents & Automation
    • GenAI

    Figures updated Oct 19, 2026 · 07:26 IST

    Who's competing
    976
    teams
    1,060
    builders
    As of Oct 19
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    Overview

    AI Agents Hackathon - AgentVerse'26 (Supported by OpenAI)

    HackIndia AgentVerse 2026 is a national-level virtual AI Agents hackathon bringing together developers, students, engineers, designers, founders and AI builders to create real, action-oriented AI agents that can reason, use tools, access knowledge, automate workflows and solve real-world problems. And now, OpenAI is supporting AgentVerse with API credits for participating teams.

    $12,500 in OpenAI credits
    Prize Pool
    3 complimentary Stirae Pro subscriptions
    Prize Pool
    Rs. 5000
    Prize Pool
    Full details+

    Tracks and problem statements releasing soon. Register now.

    Why Join AgentVerse?

    1. ₹100 Per Member
      Affordable entry to a global AI agents hackathon.

    2. OpenAI API Credits
      Eligible teams can receive $50 in API credits.

    3. ₹5,000+ Prize Pool
      Compete for prizes, including 3 Stirae Pro subscriptions offering 3 months of access each to winners with compatible Macs (M1 or newer).

    4. Internship Opportunities
      Connect with potential employers and participating partners. Top teams will be invited to the HackIndia National Finale in Delhi NCR.

    5. 30K Sharp Tokens
      Earn tokens through participation and engagement.

    6. Certificate & Recognition
      Showcase your work and get recognized by HackIndia.

    7. Build Real AI Agents
      Create research agents, voice agents, workflow automation, RAG systems, MCP integrations, and more.

    About Stirae

    Stirae turns your spoken thoughts into writing that sounds like you. With customizable Writing Styles, you decide the tone, structure, wording, and formatting, so the result reflects how you communicate. Use your styles across apps and websites on your Mac, with control over how you sound wherever you write. Website: https://stirae.ai/

    Tracks & prizes

    What you can win

    ₹5000 + 30K Sharp Tokens + OpenAI Credits & more! prize pool

    Prizes
    $12,500 in Open AI credits + 3 complimentary Stirae Pro subscriptions

    Supported by OpenAI and Stirae providing three months of access for winners with a compatible Apple Silicon Mac

    Judges

    Who scores your build

    Mahesh Chand
    Mahesh Chand
    Founder & CEO, C# Corner · 17× judge
    Avneesh Aryan
    Avneesh Aryan
    Director, HackIndia · 18× judge
    Saumya Smriti
    Saumya Smriti
    2× judge
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions

    What is AgentVerse 2026?+

    AgentVerse is a global, virtual AI agents hackathon supported by OpenAI, where participants build practical AI-powered solutions.

    Who can participate?+

    Developers, students, AI enthusiasts, and builders interested in creating AI agents are welcome.

    What is the registration fee?+

    The registration fee is ₹100 per member.

    Will I receive a certificate?+

    Participants can receive an official certificate of participation, subject to applicable participation requirements.

    What are Sharp Tokens?+

    Participants can earn Sharp Tokens through eligible participation, contribution, and engagement. Download the App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcn.csharpwallet&hl=en_IN

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    This hackathon is about AI, Generative AI and AI Agents. These skills cover the same ground — each is a short track, a check, and one real thing to ship. They land on your profile whatever happens here.

    • Prompt EngineeringLearn to prompt language models so they return usable, testable output. You will build and submit a small hackathon project that uses prompts safely and predictably.Foundation38 min
    • LLM APIsBuild a small app feature that calls OpenAI from your backend, streams replies, returns structured JSON when needed, and handles keys, limits, tokens, and cost.Working32 min
    AI Coding Tools
    Learn to work with AI coding tools without losing ownership of your project. You will add project instructions, verify generated code, protect secrets, and submit a repo you can explain.
    Working38 min