Microsoft Build AI [...] 5 May – 30 Jun 2026 [...] ₹6,00,000 Prize Pool [...] Microsoft Build AI is grounded in a simple belief: meaningful innovation comes from builders who take on tough challenges and deliver real, working solutions.Across six dynamic tracks, you’ll solve complex, real-world problems spanning productivity, security, agentic systems, and beyond. This is not just about ideation - it’s about execution, impact, and building what truly works. [...] Who Can Participate [...] • Professionals with 3+ years of work experience • Participate individually or in teams of up to 3 members • One submission per team • Participants can be part of only one team [...] 6 Challenge Tracks [...] Theme 06 - PRODUCTION FUNCTION [...] Win incredible prizes and opportunities to showcase your innovation to the world. Total ₹600,000 in prizes to be won! [...] Timelines & Milestones [...] 5 May 2026 [...] Registration Opens [...] Sign up on HackerEarth. Form your team (1–3 members). [...] 5 May – 7 June 2026 [...] Ideation & Building [...] Attend workshops, build your MVP, and iterate on your solution. [...] 8 – 18 June 2026 [...] Evaluation Period [...] Submissions are reviewed and [...] 19 June 2026 [...] Top Finalists Announced [...] Shortlisted teams are announced and begin preparing for the finale. [...] Late June 2026 [...] Grand Finale [...] Top teams pitch live. Winners crowned and prizes awarded. [...] Your submission must include the following deliverables. Ensure all materials meet the format requirements below. [...] Project Deck (PDF) [...] Format: PDF only, max 10 slides. Must include: problem statement, solution overview, architecture diagram, AI integration details, demo screenshots, and team introduction. File size limit: 20 MB. File name: [...] : a live walkthrough of the working prototype, not a slideshow. [...] GitHub Repository [...] Must be a public repository. Include a comprehensive README.md (max 3 pages equivalent) with: project description, setup instructions, dependencies, architecture overview, AI tools used, and team member details with roles. [...] Prototype / Live Link [...] Provide a working URL or deployment link where judges can interact with your solution. If login is required, provide test credentials. Must be accessible for at least 30 days after submission deadline. [...] Projects are scored across 6 dimensions. Weights indicate relative importance (total: 100). [...] Sessions & Workshops [...] Expert-led sessions to accelerate your hackathon journey. [...] • All projects must be started and substantially built during the hackathon period (5 May - 30 June 2026). Pre-existing projects or prior submissions to other hackathons are not permitted. [...] • All solutions must leverage the Microsoft AI stack (Azure AI, Foundry, GitHub Copilot, AI/ML, Power Platform, etc.). [...] • Submissions must be made before the stated deadline. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances. [...] • Each submission must include a clear README with project description, setup instructions, dependencies, and team member details. [...] • All code must be submitted via a public GitHub repository accessible to judges. [...] • Use of AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and generative AI tools is permitted and encouraged. [...] Who can participate in the hackathon? [...] This is a team-based hackathon. You can participate individually or form a team of up to 3 members. [...] When does the hackathon start and end? [...] The hackathon begins on May 05, 2026 at 06:00 PM IST and ends on June 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. All development must take place within this timeline. [...] Is this an online or offline hackathon? [...] This is a fully online hackathon, so you can participate from anywhere. [...] What should I build for the hackathon? [...] There are 6 themes provided. Your submission must align with one of these themes.