Opportunity brief
AI Manthan –
AI Manthan is a National Level Hackathon aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among developers and change-makers. Participants will conceptualize impactful ideas and transform them into working prototypes over two rounds, addressing real-world challenges.
Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
AI Manthan 2.0 will be conducted in two rounds.
Round 1: Online PPT Submission
Teams are required to submit a PPT showcasing either:
- An existing project, or A new project idea
- PPT Template : https://canva.link/i38rancxrquur0f
The submission will be screened based on the team's technical ability, creativity, and problem-solving approach.
After the screening process, the Top teams will be shortlisted for the final round.
Round 2: 24-Hour Offline Hackathon
The shortlisted teams will participate in the final 24-hour offline hackathon at Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore.
Problem Statements for round 2 will be revealed after Round 1 Results.
Final Round Registration Fee - ₹1200 per team qualifying to Round 2.
Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000+
- Winner: ₹50,000
- 1st Runner-up: ₹25,000
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
- 10 Special Recognition: ₹1,500 per team
Note : Prize money will be credited within 30 days after the hackathon ends.
Domains:
- AI for Healthcare & Medical Services
- AI for Women Safety (Safety & Security)
- AI for Smart Governance
- AI for Agriculture
- AI for Rural Education (Education & Learning)
- AI for Disaster Management
- AI for Smart Cities (Urban Development & Infrastructure)
- AI for Clean India (Swachh Bharat Initiative)
- AI for Career Development
- AI for Tourism
- AI for Food Redistribution
- AI for Urban Monitoring
Hackathon Rules and Guidelines:
- Team Size: Your Team may have Min.1 and Max. 4 members
- Equipment: Teams must bring their own laptops and required hardware.
- Premises Policy: Leaving the venue without prior permission will lead to disqualification.
- Accommodation: Common lodging arrangements; no separate rooms provided.
- Ethics: Plagiarism, unethical practices, or use of unauthorized resources will result in immediate disqualification.
- Payment Policy: No refunds after registration.
- Second Round Fee: ₹1200 per team qualifying to Round 2.
Event Details:
- Date: 31 OCT & 1 NOV 2026
- Location: Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Bypass Road, Square, Mangliya Sadak, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Platform: Any coding platform is allowed within the premises (e.g., VSCode, Sublime, GitHub)
Note : The link for the problem statements and the PPT format will be shared soon.
Additional Information:
- Participants must arrange their own travel.
- Free stay with locker, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Lockers will be provided, but you have to bring your own locks.
- Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances