AI VIBEATHON 1.0 About AI VIBEATHON 1.0 AI VIBEATHON 1.0 is an Open Innovation Hackathon organized by Echo Engineers . The event brings together students, developers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts to explore the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Participants will get an opportunity to experiment with modern AI technologies, showcase their technical skills, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and transform their ideas into functional projects. The competition follows a two-stage format: an Online Preliminary Round and an Offline Grand Finale , providing opportunities for participants from across the country to showcase their talent, regardless of their location. Think beyond prompts. Build beyond possibilities.
Event Details Event: AI VIBEATHON 1.0
Echo Engineers Date: 17 December – 19
December 2026 Mode: Online + Offline
Offline Venue: Delhi (To Be
Announced) Duration: 8 Hours (Offline Grand
Finale) Eligibility: Students and Working Professionals
Team Size: 1–4
Members Total Prize Pool: ₹20,000
Participation: Certificates for all participants Stages and Timelines Registration This is the first step of your journey! Participants must register through Unstop, either individually or in teams of 1–4 members. Ensure that all registration details are accurate. All successfully registered participants will be eligible for the Online Preliminary Round. Round 1 – Online Preliminary
Round Date: 17
December 2026 Mode: Online The first round will be conducted entirely online, allowing participants from different colleges, universities, and locations to participate without travelling. Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative AI-powered solutions in any domain of their choice. AI VIBEATHON 1.0 follows an Open Innovation approach, meaning there are no predefined problem statements or domain restrictions. Further details regarding project submission, submission guidelines, and the submission platform will be announced separately.
Shortlisting: All entries will be evaluated by the organizing and judging panel. Selected teams will be shortlisted and invited to participate in the Offline Grand Finale in Delhi. There are no separate cash prizes for the online round. It serves as the preliminary qualification stage for the Offline Grand Finale. Round 2 – Offline Grand
Finale Date: 19
December 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00
Offline Venue: Delhi (To Be Announced) Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in the Offline Grand Finale. During this intensive 8-hour hackathon, participants will get the opportunity to refine their projects, improve their implementations, incorporate new ideas, and finalize their solutions. Teams will be expected to: Work on and enhance their projects. Refine their technical implementation and overall functionality. Develop and finalize their working prototypes. Present their projects before the judging panel. Explain their approach, innovation, technical implementation, and potential impact. Following the presentations, the judging panel will evaluate the projects, and the final results and winners will be announced. Rewards and Prizes Total
Venue
Delhi, India
Delhi, India
Prize Pool: ₹20,000
Winner: ₹10,000 1st
Runner-up: ₹7,000 3rd
Place: ₹3,000 All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. General Rules and Regulations All submitted work must be original and developed by the participating team. Open-source libraries, frameworks, APIs, and development tools may be used with proper attribution. AI-assisted development is permitted unless otherwise specified. Plagiarism, copied submissions, or intellectual property violations will result in immediate disqualification. Participants must follow all instructions and guidelines communicated by the organizing committee. Teams must maintain professionalism and follow the event's code of conduct. Decisions made by the organizing committee and judging panel will be final and binding. Evaluation Criteria Projects will be assessed based on their overall contribution toward rebuilding civilization and their potential to create meaningful real-world impact. The judging panel will consider the following parameters:
Innovation: Originality, creativity, and uniqueness of the proposed solution.
Technical Feasibility: Practical implementation, technical depth, and functionality.
Scalability: Potential to expand and serve a larger number of users or applications.
Problem Fit & Impact: Relevance of the solution to the identified problem and its potential real-world contribution.
Resilience: Reliability, adaptability, and ability to perform under challenging conditions.
Presentation: Clarity of communication, demonstration, and explanation of the solution. What's in It for You? Participating in AI VIBEATHON 1.0 gives you an opportunity to: Compete for a total prize pool of ₹20,000 . Showcase your innovation and technical expertise. Experiment with modern AI techn