Opportunity brief
About the Event
Most hackathons stop at "it works." Prompts to Profits starts there.
Prompts to Profits is a three-round game-building hackathon where participants turn their ideas into working games using AI-powered vibe coding. No prior coding experience is required!
In a world where anyone can build a game with AI, success depends on more than just code. It's about having a great idea, creating a compelling product, and convincing others that your game is worth backing.
At Prompts to Profits, participants will not only build games but also experience the thrill of a virtual marketplace. Every team receives virtual points and bids on games developed by other teams, putting their creativity, product thinking, and market sense to the test.
Event Details
- Date: 1 November 2026
- Venue: AB 10/103, IIT Gandhinagar
- Mode: Offline for Round 1
- Team Size: 3 members
- Eligibility: college students
- Registration Fee: Free
- Total Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000 across all three rounds
Participants without a complete team can register individually or in smaller groups and form teams of three with other participants at the venue.
Opening Session: Fireside Chat with Dharmil Bavishi
The event begins with an insightful fireside chat with Dharmil Bavishi, Co-founder of Bullspree, a gamified app for learning the stock market. Bullspree received funding on Shark Tank India.
Hear a real founder's perspective on building, funding, and growing a startup, and gain insights into the entrepreneurial journey.
How It Works
Prompts to Profits consists of three rounds:
Round 1: In-Person Hackathon at IIT Gandhinagar
Teams of three will build a game using the vibe-coding platform selected for the event. Once the games are ready, teams receive virtual points and bid on games created by other teams.
The complete rules and instructions will be revealed at the event.
Round 2: Online Round
Selected teams from Round 1 advance to the online round, where they compete for a place in the grand finale.
Round 3: Grand Finale at Masters' Union University, Gurgaon
- Qualified teams compete in the final round at Masters' Union University, Gurgaon.
- Teams qualifying for Round 3 will receive fully sponsored flights to Gurgaon.
Event Schedule – 1 November 2026
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Fireside Chat with Dharmil Bavishi
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch (provided outside the venue by organisers)
- 2:00 PM onwards: Game-Building Hackathon
What Will You Gain?
- Build with AI: Learn how to transform an idea into a working game using vibe coding, even without prior coding experience.
- Develop Product Thinking: Create a game that captures people's interest and makes them want to back it.
- Understand Market Dynamics: Evaluate other teams' games and make strategic bidding decisions using virtual points.
- Learn from a Founder: Gain first-hand insights from an entrepreneur whose startup received funding on Shark Tank India.
- Compete for Big Rewards: Get a chance to advance through three rounds and compete for a share of the ₹3 lakh prize pool.
- Reach the Grand Finale: Qualified teams will travel to Gurgaon for the final round, with flights fully sponsored.
Perks and Benefits
- Free registration
- Food provided during the hackathon
- Goodies and hampers
- Fully sponsored flights to Gurgaon for teams qualifying for Round 3
- An opportunity to interact with an experienced startup founder
- A chance to compete for a total prize pool of ₹3 lakh
What to Bring
Participants are requested to bring the following:
- At least one fully charged laptop with its charger per team
- One smartphone per team member
- A Google account for each team member
Instructions for setting up and using the vibe-coding platform will be shared by the organizers.
Who Should Participate?
Prompts to Profits is ideal for B.Tech students who enjoy creativity, gaming, entrepreneurship, AI, and building innovative products. Whether you are an experienced developer or someone who has never written a line of code, this hackathon gives you the opportunity to turn your ideas into reality.
Bring your creativity, build something exciting, and convince the market that your game deserves to win!
Register now for Prompts to Profits and turn your prompts into profits.