AI for Good Hackathon 2026
National Academy of STEM Cybernetics & AI
About the Competition
AI for Good Hackathon 2026 is an international 48-hour innovation sprint where students develop functional AI prototypes that solve real-world problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Projects are evaluated by educators AI engineers and ministry advisors.
About National Academy of STEM Cybernetics & AI
- National Academy of STEM Cybernetics & AI (NASCA) promotes STEM AI and innovation education through global competitions and learning initiatives.
- The AI for Good Hackathon encourages students to build AI solutions addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Theme / Domain
Artificial Intelligence
Tracks / Categories
- Artificial Intelligence
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Climate Action
- Healthcare
- Education
- Clean Energy
Skill Requirements
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Problem Solving
- Software Development
- Innovation
Eligibility Criteria
Open to students aged 14 to 22 years worldwide.
Prizes
Total Prize Pool: ₹500,000
- Total Cash Prize Pool - INR 500000
Other Rewards
- NASCA Mentorship
- World STEM Federation Letter of Distinction
Judging Criteria
- Technical Feasibility
- Innovation
- Alignment with UN SDGs
- User Experience
- Real World Impact
Allowed Tools
- Artificial Intelligence Tools
- Machine Learning Frameworks
- Open Source Technologies
Resources Provided
- Mentorship
- Competition Guidelines
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