BLR Builders Hackathon

BLR Builders Hackathon

Join us for the Bengaluru edition of the BLR Builders Hackathon, where we open the doors to the agentic multiverse! 🌌

One day. 100 builders. Real prize money. Ship something real before dinner! 🍽️

🛠️ The Brief
You are free to build any idea for India across various domains: consumer, B2B, agents, voice, commerce, creative tools — any stack! The only requirement is a working prototype that you can demo live. Slides won't win here; working demos will! 💡

🏆 Prizes

• Overall
  • 🥇 Winner: ₹40,000 + Credits
  • 🥈 Runner-up: ₹10,000 + Credits
• 🎙️ Best Voice AI Build — Maya Research Challenge
  Build something that speaks and listens like a human, especially in Indian languages, using Maya Research's voice models.
  • 🏆 Winning team: ₹25,000 + Maya Research API credits
• 🎨 Best Build on Lamina — Lamina Challenge
  Use Lamina's API or MCP to generate on-brand product shoots, reels, or banners inside your build.
  • 🏆 Winning team: ₹25,000 + Lamina platform credits

👥 Who Should Come
Engineers, designers, PMs, and founders are all welcome! Come solo or as a team of up to 4. We'll facilitate team formation at kickoff for solo builders. 🤝

🗓️ Agenda (IST)

• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Doors open, check-in, and welcome
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Theme introduction, sponsor demos, and inspiration talks
• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Hacking sprint (lunch + chai on us)
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Submissions and judging round 1
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Finalist demos
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Winners announcement and closing + Dinner

🧰 Sponsors

• Maya Research: Building emotionally intelligent voice AI for the 90% of the world that today's models overlook. Learn more
• Lamina: The AI creative OS for brands, providing campaign-ready product photos, try-ons, reels, and banners. Learn more

🎫 Get Your Build Credits
To ensure you have enough credits to build with on the day, fill out the credits form once you've registered.
Credits form: TBA

💬 Join the WhatsApp Group
Connect with participants, find teammates, and get event updates throughout the hackathon.
WhatsApp: TBA

📤 Submissions
The submission link will be shared on the day of the event in the WhatsApp group and at the venue. Submit before 5:00 PM sharp to be eligible for judging and prizes.

📍 Location
TBA, later
Please bring a government-issued photo ID for entry to the venue.

Event Terms & Consent
By registering, you agree to the event terms and conditions. Organizers reserve the right of admission to ensure a safe, high-quality experience for all guests. Photography and video recording will take place throughout the day and may be used for future marketing, promotional, and community content.

Let's build something awesome together! 💻✨