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AI Innovation Challenge

Decode Problems. Build Intelligence.

Create intelligent solutions for real-world business challenges using machine learning, computer vision and AI-driven engineering. Form a four-member team, prove your thinking and build technology with meaningful impact.

4 Members 2 Rounds Real-World AI
Official Competition Identity CODEFEST 2026
AI Innovation Challenge powered by IFS
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Scan the QR code to access the official registration form. Finalise your four-member university team and begin your AI innovation journey.

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Cash Prize Arena Rs. 225,000
Compete. Create. Conquer.

Step onto the neon winners’ podium.

Full prizes
1st Runner-Up Rs.75,000 Cash Prize
Winner Rs.100,000 Champion Prize
2nd Runner-Up Rs.50,000 Cash Prize
Total Cash Prize PoolRs. 225,000
Competition Overview

Build AI that moves beyond the classroom.

The AI Innovation Challenge gives students registered in recognised universities or higher education institutes the opportunity to work as a focused team, develop an innovative AI-powered solution and present it to an expert judging panel. The challenge combines technical depth, teamwork and real-world applicability in one high-impact experience.

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Why Participate?

Where intelligence meets impact.

Step into a competition experience where innovation, technical depth and teamwork come together to solve challenging real-world problems.

01

Enhance Technical Skills

Sharpen your machine learning, AI engineering and problem-solving capabilities.

02

Meet Industry Experts

Connect with IFS industry experts and gain valuable insight from real-world experience.

03

Solve Real Challenges

Design intelligent solutions for genuine problems faced by industries and communities.

04

Present Meaningful Solutions

Build, test and pitch your AI system to a panel of expert judges.

Prize Pool

Enter the arena.
Rise in neon.

Compete for a total cash prize pool of Rs. 225,000, with clearly defined rewards for the top three teams.

Total Cash Prize Pool Rs. 225,000
1st Runner-Up
Rs. 75,000
Cash Prize · 1st Runner-Up
02
Winner
Rs. 100,000
Cash Prize · Champion
01
2nd Runner-Up
Rs. 50,000
Cash Prize · 2nd Runner-Up
03

A total prize pool of Rs. 225,000 will reward the top three teams: Rs. 100,000 for the Winner, Rs. 75,000 for the 1st Runner-Up and Rs. 50,000 for the 2nd Runner-Up.

Competition Format

Two rounds. One intelligent journey.

Develop your concept online, then advance to a physical final where your solution must stand up to expert review.

Initial Stage 01

Round 1 — Online

Teams work through the initial stage and submit their AI-powered solution, demonstrating innovation, technical thinking and real-world relevance.

Final Stage 02

Round 2 — Physical

Selected teams advance to present, refine and defend their solutions in person before an expert judging panel.

Open to students currently registered in a degree programme at a recognised university or higher education institute.
Each team must consist of exactly four members.
Any number of teams may participate from a university.
All team members must be from a single university.
The judging panel’s decision will be final.
One team may submit only one solution to the given problem.
The proposed solution must be innovative and grounded in real-world applicability.
All teams must register before the official closing date.
Participants authorise the use of names, photographs and statements for promotional purposes.
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