AutonomousHacks 2026: India's First AI-Driven Hackathon at Silver Oak University with ₹1.5 Lakh Prizes

Silver Oak University is hosting AutonomousHacks 2026 on 10th and 11th January. Organized by Google for Developers in collaboration with GDG Gandhinagar and university partners, the 36 hour long AI powered hackathon will unite 300 top developers who were shortlisted from over 2000 applicants from across India. Parents, students searching for information related to registration, dates, prizes, can get all the information they need about this landmark event of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Google for Developers is hosting the first hackathon in Gujarat based on AI agents to help developers and evaluate submissions. The event is held at Aryabhata Auditorium from January 10-11 beginning from 8 AM. Finalists will build innovative solutions per IndiaAI Mission priorities. A generous prize pool of Rs. 1.5 lakh attracts top talent and on-the-spot job interviews and seed funding opportunities help kick-start careers.

Teams will work on current hot problems for the country such as sustainability, ESG compliance, Swachh Bharat work, smart cities, digital governance, etc. AI agents provide real-time coding help and sophisticated evaluation algorithms ensure a fair and transparent selection process of winners. In parallel, Google Developer Experts will conduct technical workshops providing participants with hands-on experience using cutting-edge tools and cloud platforms for AI.

The GDG On Campus SOU chapter coordinates student participation alongside GDG Cloud Gandhinagar, positioning Silver Oak University as Gujarat's emerging AI innovation hub.  The 300 AI professionals and student innovators were selected after stringent rounds of online assessments and are India's best coding brains, poised to deliver the Viksit Bharat 2047 solutions in the round-the-clock 36 hours of marathon.

Career opportunities are abundant. Leading tech recruiters will conduct on the spot interviews for the best performers. Venture capitalists will show up at demo day presentations to evaluate seed funding potential for scalable solutions. Google Cloud credits will allow participants to develop production-ready applications and industry mentors provide strategic guidance throughout the competition.

Parents see the tremendous value for computer science students aiming to work for Google, Microsoft or startups. The event demonstrates the practical development of AI in line with national priorities and contributes to building the professional networks that are critical to the industry's success. Live streaming of the historic competition on Silver Oak University's YouTube channel allows national audiences to witness the historic competition.

Sustainability themes are strongly aligning with Swachh Bharat and smart city objectives. Innovations in waste management, renewable energy, and ESG-compliant technologies will position winners for government contracts and CSR partnerships. The hackathon is a direct contribution to the Prime Minister's vision of making India a global leader for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation by 2047.

Silver Oak University has come out stronger as it's hosting India's first-ever artificial intelligence agent hackathon which attracted attention from all over the country for the tech ecosystem in Gandhinagar. The event places SOU's computer-science programs in a position of strength and creates meaningful career outcomes for students. January 10-11 marks history for Gujarat as the first fully AI driven development competition was held.

Tech enthusiasts, parents, and career counselors should experience this event today and tomorrow. AutonomousHacks 2026 represents far more than coding competition as it is shaping India's next generation AI leaders supporting national development goals. Though registrations are closed, spectator passes remain available at Aryabhata Auditorium.  GDG Gandhinagar coordinates media partnerships ensuring maximum exposure for participating teams and university hosts. 300 brightest minds are competing this weekend at Silver Oak University; check the official social media page of SOU for latest updates.