Code to Cart: AI x E-commerce Hackathon | KartAI X CodeXcelerate

Code to Cart is an online AI x E-commerce hackathon by KartAI X CodeXcelerate. Build AI ideas that solve real problems for online sellers, shoppers and stores, then turn the best ideas into working prototypes in a 2-day buildathon.

️ Joining our Discord is compulsory All updates, round announcements, mentor help and the final buildathon happen on the KartAI Community Discord. Teams whose members have not joined the Discord will not be considered. Join here: https://discord.gg/3T5nkfhtd

Theme

How can AI help e-commerce? Ideas can cover anything from product discovery and personalised shopping to seller tools, pricing, inventory, customer support, logistics, marketing or fraud detection.

Timeline

• Registration: 10 Nov – 23 Nov 2026
• Round 1 – Idea Submission: 15 Nov – 25 Nov 2026
• Shortlist announced: by 27 Nov 2026 (on Unstop and Discord)
• Round 2 – Buildathon (Final, online): 28 – 29 Nov 2026
• Results: 30 Nov 2026

Round 1 – Idea Submission (15 – 25 Nov)

Submit your idea on how AI can help e-commerce as a pitch deck in PDF format, 5 – 6 slides, in this order:

• Title & Team – idea name, team name, members and their roles
• Problem – the e-commerce problem and who faces it (sellers, shoppers, stores)
• AI Solution – your idea in one line and what makes it different
• How it works – key features, user flow, AI model/approach and tech stack
• Impact – who benefits, how much it helps, how it could grow
• Buildathon plan – what you will build in the 2-day final (MVP scope) – optional if covered in slide 4

Round 1 judging: Innovation (30%), E-commerce impact (30%), Feasibility to build in 2 days (25%), Clarity of the pitch (15%).

Round 2 – Buildathon (28 – 29 Nov, online)

Shortlisted teams build a working prototype of their idea over two days. Final submission details (prototype link, code repository and a short demo video) will be shared on Discord. Judging: working prototype and use of AI, real e-commerce value, user experience, and final presentation.

Prizes

• 1st: ₹5,000 cash
• 2nd: ₹2,000 cash
• 3rd: ₹1,000 cash
• Top performers get a chance to intern at KartAI
• Rank certificates for winners and participation certificates for all teams

Rules

• Every team member must join the KartAI Community Discord.
• One person can be part of only one team.
• Ideas and code must be your team's own work. AI tools are allowed, but plagiarism or copied projects lead to disqualification.
• Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted.
• The judges' decision is final.

Questions? Ask in the Discord: https://discord.gg/3T5nkfhtd