ET AI Hackathon 2026 – Agentic Edition is India’s premier AI innovation challenge for working professionals with 3+ years of experience who are ready to build, not just experiment. Designed for engineers, developers, architects, data specialists, product leaders, and technology professionals, the hackathon invites participants to create AI-powered solutions that solve real enterprise challenges at scale. Through a multi-stage journey, participants will design and showcase intelligent AI Solutions that combine the power of Agentic AI with human judgment, creativity, and oversight. At its core, the challenge is built around one idea: the most powerful AI solutions are those that reinvent businesses while keeping humans in the lead. Visit Microsite - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-spotlight/accenture-ai-hackathon
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience Educational
Background: Candidates from all educational backgrounds are eligible to participate.
Expertise: Knowledge or hands-on experience with Agentic AI
Technical Skills: Strong expertise in AI, data, or software engineering (AI/ML, Python, Java Full Stack, .NET Full Stack, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, PySpark, Palantir, Graph Databases, etc.)
Participation: Individual or in teams of 1–4 members
Team Limit: Each participant can be part of only one team
Technical Assessment: Participants will begin with an online AI-proctored MCQ assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of AI concepts and problem-solving ability. The assessment will consist of 30 questions to be attempted within a 30-minute time limit . Top-performing participants/teams will advance to the next phase.
Build Sprint - Prototype Development: Shortlisted participants/teams will choose a real-world problem statement that best matches their strengths and develop an AI-powered prototype . The prototype must be submitted through the Unstop platform before the specified deadline. The top 10 teams will be shortlisted for the National Finale.
National Finale: The top 10 teams will present their solutions virtually to Accenture leaders, industry experts, and judges at the National Finale. Teams will compete for prizes and national recognition . Rules and Guidelines Registration is free. Each participant can join only one team. Plagiarism is grounds for disqualification. Submissions must be uploaded through Unstop before the deadline. Public GitHub repository and accessible demo links are mandatory. Team formation must be completed before the Phase 1 Technical Assessment No changes to team members will be allowed after the deadline Participants may use open-source tools and AI models. Misconduct will result in immediate disqualification. TDS will be applicable and deducted from the prize money as per the applicable regulations.
Rewards Winner: ₹1,00,000 per team 1st
Runner-up: ₹60,000 per team 2nd
Runner-up: ₹40,000 per team
Please Note: TDS deduction will be applicable on the prize money. Participants who successfully submit their valid prototypes will receive a Participation Certificate . Additional Benefit - Fast-track interview process at Accenture (for eligible candidates)* Beyond the prize money Solve real-world enterprise AI challenges. Build practical, production-ready Agentic AI solutions. Showcase your innovation to technology leaders and industry experts. Gain national visibility through The Economic Times ecosystem. Unlock new career opportunities and accelerate your professional growth.