Offline and Online Mode Hackathon

AI IGNITE 2026

Nation's First Agentic AI Hackathon
AI Ignite – National Gen-AI Innovation Hackathon Innovating Intelligence for Tomorrow’s Real-World Challenges Core Idea: Empowering young innovators to design AI-driven solutions that address real is
23rd - 24th January 2026
Pondicherry, Puducherry
Registrations Closed
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Date

23rd - 24th January 2026

Location

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Category

Hackathon

Event Type

Offline and Online Mode

Organiser

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College

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AI Ignite – National Gen-AI Hackathon

Join the next wave of AI innovation at AI Ignite, a premier National-Level Gen-AI Hackathon hosted by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College! Designed for passionate problem-solvers, AI enthusiasts, and innovators across India, this hackathon invites you to build intelligent solutions that transform Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education for a smarter future.
SMVEC

Participants will compete, collaborate, and prototype real-world AI applications using state-of-the-art generative and agentic AI tools. Alongside coding and development, you’ll gain insights from industry mentors and keynote sessions, enhancing your skills and network with professionals in the field.
AI Ignite

Events

1.Event Kick-Off & Team Registration

2.Orientation & Problem Statement Release

3.AI Workshops & Mentor Sessions

4.Hackathon Build Period (Coding & Development)

5.Final Solution Submission

6.Demo Presentations & Q&A

7.Judging & Awards Ceremony

Event Guests

Chief Guest
Name: Jothi Periasamy
Chief Data Scientist
Harvard University

Guest Speakers & Mentors

Name: Prakash Thavamurugan
Data Scientist
LLM AI India Pvt Ltd

Name: Vikraman S
Data Scientist
LLM AI India Pvt Ltd

Name:Danish A
Data Scientist
LLM AI India Pvt Ltd

Who Can Attend:

CSE AIDS ECE IT EEE Civil Agricultural Energy Arts MBA Commerce Physics Automobile Design
How to reach Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Pondicherry

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
Madagadipet, Puducherry – 605 107
Tamil Nadu, India
Finale: Jan 23–24, 2026

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Event Sponsors in Pondicherry

SMVEC - Primary Organizer
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
aiignite@smvec.ac.in
Puducherry, India

LLMatScale.ai
Technology Partner
AI Innovation & Scale Platform
info@llmatscale.ai
Bangalore, India


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