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AION
CyreneAI
SecuritASYNC'26
Building what the next decade needs
Artificial Intelligence Outreach Nexus
Artificial Intelligence Outreach Nexus, Department of Computer Science (AI & Machine Learning and Cyber Security). We are a community of builders, researchers, and designers exploring the frontier of intelligent systems — from autonomous agents to the infrastructure that powers them.
Learn. Build. Collaborate. Innovate.
What is ASYNC'26?
A 24-hour, hackathon where builders design resilient, reactive, and intelligent systems — from the first commit to a live deployment.
AI-Powered Systems
Build intelligent, AI-native systems and agents that reason, adapt, and act — not just scripted automation.
Privacy First
Design with privacy and security baked in from day one, keeping user data protected and under your control.
Built to Own
Ship solutions you fully own — your code, your infrastructure, your IP — with no lock-in to anyone else's platform.
Hackathon Timeline
From registration and pre-hack building to the final in-person hackathon and judging.
Registrations
Register for the hackathon and form your team.
Problem Statement Release
Explore the challenge domains and choose the direction for your project.
Registrations Close & Initial Project Idea Submission
Complete registration and submit your team's initial project idea.
Mentoring Sessions
Refine your project with guidance from mentors throughout the pre-hackathon build period.
Final Idea Submission
Submit the refined idea that your team will take into the final build.
Shortlisted Teams Announced
The teams selected to participate in the final build are announced.
Prize Pool
₹1,00,000
worth of prizes & opportunities
Top performers will also be offered internship opportunities.
Sovereign AI
₹25,000
Wellness & Lifestyle
₹25,000
Cybersecurity & Defense
₹25,000
Open Track
₹25,000
Pick Your Track
Four tracks, one hackathon. Explore each track below to see the full brief, build ideas and what a strong submission looks like.
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ASYNC'26 is proudly backed by CyreneAI.
Meet the Core Team
The organizers, builders, and mentors bringing ASYNC'26 to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you register.
The hackathon is a two-stage build program. Teams begin building during the pre-hack period and selected teams continue their work during the 2-day in-person hackathon at MSRIT.
Contact Us
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