Economic Times and Posspole Catalyst launch ET AI Hackathon 2026
The Economic Times and Posspole Catalyst are rolling out the ET AI Hackathon 2026, a nationwide hunt for India's sharpest applied AI talent.
If you love solving real-world business problems with tech, this is your shot: compete for a ₹1,000,000 prize pool, hiring opportunities, and national recognition.
The grand finale lands in Hyderabad on August 25, 2026.
Unstop registration screening and AI prototypes
Teams of up to four can sign up on Unstop, take a screening test to show off their skills, then pick enterprise challenges, and build AI-powered prototypes.
Finalists get to present their projects directly to industry judges at the big event.
Open to students and tech professionals
Open to students, developers, engineers, and product leaders, the hackathon aims to spark practical innovation in enterprise AI.
Organizers say it's all about celebrating innovation and helping participants tackle real challenges while boosting their careers across India.