Global SDG & AI Hackathon 2026

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Build AI that solves real problems.

This hackathon is organized by the ACM Student Chapter at BV(DU) College of Engineering, Pune (Department of Computer Science & Engineering). Students are invited to build practical, responsible AI solutions for real-world problems connected to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

How It Works

• Register your team and pick one main problem area (SDG track).

• Submit your idea online (a short slide deck).

• Reviewers screen all ideas remotely.

• Top teams are shortlisted and invited to Pune.

• Selected teams attend an online briefing, then come onsite for 2 days to build, test, and present their project.

• Final pitches, judging, and prize distribution happen on the last day.

Important Dates

• Last date to register and submit idea: 20 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM

• Online screening: 21–22 Sep

• Results (finalists announced): 23 Sep (top 20 teams)

• Online oreintation for finalists: 25 Sep, 6 PM

• Onsite hackathon: 26–27 Sep, 11 AM–7 PM (both days)

• Final presentations and awards: 27 Sep, by 7 PM

Note: This is NOT an overnight/48-hour hackathon. No overnight stay is needed or allowed. You go home each evening.

Choose a Problem Area Pick one topic to focus on: Hunger, Health, Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water, Clean Energy, Jobs & Economy, Infrastructure, Reducing Inequality, Smart Cities, Responsible Consumption, Climate Change, Ocean Life, Land & Nature, or Justice & Good Governance. Each topic has specific real-world challenges listed on the website with challenge IDs — pick one and quote it in your submission.

What to Submit First (Round 1) A short presentation (5–7 slides, PPT or PDF) that covers:

• The problem you're solving and who it affects

• Which SDG goal it connects to

• Your proposed solution and how it works

• How AI actually helps (not just AI for the sake of it)

• Your technical plan (data, models, tools, possible risks)

• Expected impact and your team's roles

Onsite Finale Schedule

• Day 1 (26 Sep): Reporting and opening brief, build begins, lunch break, mentor check-in, progress review, day ends by 7 PM

• Day 2 (27 Sep): Build continues with mentor support, lunch break, final code submission, judges review projects, top teams present, prizes and closing ceremony

Prizes — Total Rs. 15,000 (funded by ACM India)

• 1st Place: Rs. 8,000

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