SummerSaaS
AI Hackathon 2026
India's largest summer AI hackathon
India's premiere student hackathon by SaaSum AI (Centle India). Compete through 3 Intense Modules to win from a ₹1,00,000 Cash Pool, secure one of 250 Internships, and jumpstart your startup journey.
Module 2 Registration Fee
₹799/member flat pricing
Single effective price for all participants
Rewards Beyond Cash
Kickstart Your Professional Journey
250 Internships
Work directly with SaaSum AI and Centle Partners
Incubation
Turn your prototype into a real SaaS startup
Office Space
Work out of T-Hub and Banjara Hills offices
Mentorship
Weekly sessions with IIM/IIT Founders
LinkedIn Recs
Personal endorsements from Industry Leaders
Goodies & Certs
Certificates and tech swag for everyone
Centle's Pick:
Your
Startup Journey Starts Here.
Beyond the prize pool, one exceptional team will be hand-picked by our founders for a Co-Development Offer. We provide the capital, the office space, and the business expertise — you provide the code and the vision.
- Potential Equity for Founders
- Full-time Incubation at T-Hub
- Direct collaboration with IIT-IIM Founders
Success Story
Incubated Team 2024
"The 'Centle's Pick' wasn't just a prize; it was the birth of our company. Within 3 months of the hackathon, we had our first customer through the Centle network."
The Journey
Event Timeline
Mark your calendars for the ultimate hackathon experience.
Bootcamp
May 11 - 13
Preparatory upskilling sessions on AI & Business.
Module 1 Done
May 4 - 10
Open Qualifiers (7-Day Online Challenge).
Survival to Paradise Registration Open
May 17 - 18
Offline hackathon round at BITS Hyderabad Campus. Registration fee: ₹799/member flat pricing.
Module 3
May End
The End Game (Centle HQ Pitch & Selection).
Track Ecosystem
Challenge Spotlights
Focus your energy on one of our 7 core tracks from the Centle India Ecosystem. Solve real problems.
AI-Powered SaaS & Digital Transformation
Build intelligent ERPs for SMBs, healthcare automation platforms, or AI-optimized logistics dispatch tools.
Predictive Intelligence
Shift businesses from reactive to predictive. Build sentiment dashboards or market shift prediction engines.
MarTech & Growth
Next-gen marketing tools like verncular content engines and WhatsApp automation.
HR Tech & Recruitment
Build AI resume screeners or blue-collar talent discovery platforms.
Career Acceleration
AI mock interview coaches and personalized placement readiness trackers.
Startup Finance Tools
AI financial co-pilots for founders and SMB cash flow forecasting tools.
Centle's Next Venture
Propose what Centle builds next.
Preparatory Phase (May 1 - 3)
Upskilling Boot Camps
Before the competition begins, we ensure you have the edge. Join intensive webinars focused on building for the future.
AI Mastery
Hands-on training with Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT to supercharge your development workflow.
Business Foundations
Learn core SaaS & FinTech fundamentals and business vocabulary used by industry founders.
Competition Modules
Three core stages designed to take you from idea to incubation.
Module 1: Open Qualifiers
• 7-day "Big Boss" style daily tasks via our portal.
• 300 Points: 50% for tasks, 50% for marketing hype & traction (LinkedIn/Reels).
Survival to Paradise: Offline Hackathon
• 36-hour intense hackathon (2 days, 1 night).
• Pricing: ₹799/member flat for all participants.
• Important: Single effective pricing model for Module 2 registrations.
• 500 Points: Based on prototype quality and solution complexity.
• Venue: BITS Hyderabad Campus.
Module 3: The End Game
• Final selection for top 25 exceptional teams.
• 2-day real-time project challenge at corporate offices.
• Outcome: Incubation and employment offers for top teams.
Ready to redefine the Radiant future of AI?
Registration is now OPEN for Survival to Paradise at a flat ₹799/member for all participants.
Module 2 Registrations Are OPEN!
Module 2 registration is now live at a flat ₹799/member for all participants.
Choose Your Path
Choose the registration path that fits your profile.
Verified Registration
For Module 1 Participants
₹799/member • Flat pricing for all registrations
VERIFIED REGISTRATIONFresh Registration
Open to All Participants
₹799/member • No Module 1 requirement • Fresh teams welcome
PUBLIC REGISTRATIONThe Team
Meet the Organisers
The minds behind SummerSaaS 2026.
Our Organising Team
SummerSaaS 2026 Core Committee
Past Events
Event Gallery
Our Network
Partners & Sponsors
The organizations making SummerSaaS 2026 possible.
Ecosystem Partners
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SummerSaaS 2026