Greetings from AI Community & WnCC !
We are thrilled to announce the AIC x WnCC x Anthropic Claude 2026 Hackathon. This is part of a global series across 78 universities, challenging you to use AI to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges. Whether you are a seasoned developer or an AI enthusiast, this is your chance to build something that matters.
Hackathon Details
* Dates: 5th May – 6th May, 2026
* Venue & Time: To be updated soon (Stay tuned!)
* Mode: Hybrid (Participate in-person on campus or online from anywhere)
* Team Size: Solo or 2 – 4 members
* Perks: Free Pizzas for on-campus participants 🍕 and a total prize pool of $1,500 USD.
The Challenge: Social Impact
The theme for this term is Social Impact. We are looking for prototypes that empower humans and solve real problems across five tracks:
1. Biology & Physical Health (Healthcare access & diagnosis)
2. Neuroscience & Mental Health (Therapeutic tools & support)
3. Economic Empowerment & Education (Learning & opportunity)
4. Governance & Collaboration (Civic participation & democracy)
5. Creative Flourishing (Human-centric creativity & expression)
Registration & Links
* Register Now (LDAP Required): https://forms.gle/GzuqVKpWnPoQzej38
* Official Hackathon Guide & Rubric:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UPVoZRdZ1YIRykLHefmF2np9JRxA8NtT/view?usp=sharing
* Luma -
https://luma.com/odtwo8fz (Please RSVP here)
* WhatsApp -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JbwpYgXIolM2m0DkdndTj4?mode=gi_t
We want to see your thinking as much as your code. Let’s build something useful for Humanity.
Warm Regards,
Manish Shaw | Devansh Yadav
+916291445696 | +918178443601
AI Community Managers
Regards,
Veeraditya Karan Parakh,
General Secretary, Technical Affairs 2026-27
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Contact: +91 94490 007525
https://tech-iitb.org
https://insti.app/org/techiitb