AX Hackathon 2026
Bring AI transformation (AX) to solve real-world problems by creating Agentic Systems and by harnessing the power of AI Tools & Agent Ecosystem
Prizes
Rewards That Go Beyond the Podium
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To each member of the winning team
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To each member of the runner-up team
Internship Opportunity
All participants of Grand Prize and Runner-up teams get an internship opportunity at Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore (T&C applicable)
AX Hackathon Timeline
Key Dates & Deadlines
AX Hackathon begins
Team Registration & Solution Blueprint Submission (Phase 1)
Select a problem statement and prepare a solution blueprint.
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Qualified Teams for Phase 2
Full Solution Submission
ANNOUNCEMENT
Top Teams Qualified for Phase 3
Presentation by Shortlisted Teams
Shortlisted teams present their implemented solution Online.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Top Teams Qualified for Grand Finale
Grand Finale at Samsung ennovateX 2026
Top teams present live on the event stage of Samsung ennovateX 2026.
Problem Statements
Choose a problem statement and build an innovative solution.
Build a Vision-Language-Action Robotic System for Natural Language Object Manipulation
Context-Aware Flow Embeddings for Adaptive AI based Network Traffic Classification
Context-Aware, Adaptive Memory Solution for Mobile Agentic Systems
Designing a Robust AI System for Speech Disentanglement
Designing Empathetic Intelligence User Experience for Everyday Life
Enhancing Reasoning in Small Language Models (SLMs) using Reinforcement Learning
GenAI based Ethical Deepfake Video Generation
Immersive Spatial Voice Call Experience with AI
Occlusion-Aware 3D Scene Reconstruction in Partially Observable Real-World Environments
RAG based Future-Ready Telecom RAN Assistant
Real-Time Multi-User Smart Assistant for Dynamic and Noisy Smart Environments
Submission Guidelines
Please follow the submission guidelines carefully, else your entry will be disqualified.
Phase 1: Blueprint Submission
- Please fill the attached blueprint template for your solution.- Carefully go through the instructions provided in the blueprint template and the Rules & Guidelines section below.
- After your blueprint is ready, export it as a PDF file.
- Rename the file to 'your_team_name-problem_number-solution_name.pdf'.
- Using the official institute e-mail id, only 1 team member should mail it to ennovatex.io@samsung.com with subject "AX Hackathon Phase 1 Submission | Problem Number | Team Name" before the deadline.
Phase 2: Full Solution Submission
- Details will be released after Phase 1 submission deadline.Event Details & Rules
Kindly go through all the event details, rules & guidelines carefully. Not abiding by the rules may lead to disqualification from the contest.
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Blueprint Submission (Online)
All participating teams must select a problem statement and submit blueprint outlining their proposed solution, system architecture, innovation, implementation feasibility, and expected impact before the specified deadline.
Full Solution Submission (Online)
All qualified Phase 1 teams must build and submit the implementation of their proposed solution along with the required technical deliverables as per the submission guidelines.
Solution Presentation (Online)
Top teams, shortlisted based on Phase 2 evaluation, will present their solution, architecture, implementation details, and innovation online.
Grand Finale (On-site, Bengaluru)
Finalist teams will present their solution live at the Samsung ennovateX 2026 main event in Bengaluru and compete for the Grand Prize.
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Eligibility & Team Rules
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- check_circleThis contest is currently open to students from select partner institutions.
- check_circleAll participants must be above the age of 18 and currently residing in India.
- check_circleSamsung employees are not eligible to participate in this contest.
- check_circleParticipation can be solo or in a team of up to 2 members.
- check_circleEach participant can be a part of only one team.
- check_circleIf a team is selected for the on-site Grand finale, all travel, accommodation, and related expenses must be borne by the team.
- check_circleIdentity and age verification will be conducted for all shortlisted finalists.
- check_circleAll participants must comply with the hackathon rules, timelines, undertaking, and code of conduct throughout the contest.
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General Guidelines
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- check_circleAll submissions must be original work created during the AX Hackathon period.
- check_circleExisting projects may only be used if significantly enhanced or reworked during the contest period. Teams must clearly explain the changes made.
- check_circleThe proposed solution must be technically feasible, clearly documented, and demonstrable.
- check_circleParticipants may use simulations, mock environments, or prototypes where full-scale deployment is not feasible.
- check_circleTeams must ensure that all submitted materials are complete, accessible, and submitted before the deadline.
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AI Development & Usage Guidelines
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All teams are required to utilize open weight models and agentic development tools to implement breakthrough ideas. Participants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate:
Participants are legally responsible for any developed, released, or submitted assets (codes, docs, datasets, models, videos, etc).
All developed codes and models will be released under Apache-2.0 license by the participants.
All submissions must comply with the Open Source Rules & Disclosure.
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Open Source Rules & Disclosure
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- Open-source libraries (OSI-approved licenses like MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL).
- Open data (Creative Commons, Open Data Commons, or equivalent).
- Open weight models (available on Hugging Face).
- Participants may publish models under Apache-2.0 license and datasets under Creative Commons or equivalent.
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- Third-party APIs (commercial APIs, cloud services, or external APIs requiring authentication/payment) as part of the final runtime solution.
- Third-party SDKs (proprietary SDKs/frameworks) or tools not publicly available.
- Proprietary data (non-public datasets, licensed/internal data, or data requiring restricted access).
- Any unauthorized third-party intellectual property.
Note: Participants are encouraged to use AI assistants/IDEs/agents/tools during development, but the final solution should not rely on closed/proprietary services as a core dependency.
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Code of Conduct
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- check_circleHarassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
- check_circleAll participants must maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional environment.
- check_circlePlagiarism, misrepresentation, or use of unlicensed intellectual property will result in disqualification.
- check_circleAI-generated code, content, or design contributions must be appropriately disclosed.
- check_circleParticipants must adhere to all challenge rules, timelines, and communication protocols.
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For any query or support, reach out to us at ennovatex.io@samsung.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about participating.