Build & Grow
AI Hackathon 2.0
Join India's premier developer hackathon. Build innovative solutions with Google technologies, connect with mentors, and compete for amazing prizes.
Note: Grand finale will be in Mumbai only.
GDG Cloud Mumbai
in collaboration with
GDG Cloud Pune
GDG Cloud Mumbai and GDG Cloud Pune collaborate to deliver a unified AI-first hackathon experience driven by community and innovation.
Mumbai
PuneGDG Cloud Mumbai
Empowering developers, startups, and tech leaders through collaborative events, workshops, and hackathons—building a thriving ecosystem for cloud and AI innovation.
Community Impact
Over 10,000 developers and tech enthusiasts connected through innovative workshops, hackathons, and collaborative learning experiences.
Events & Reach
Delivering 100+ events annually with an impressive 1M+ reach, creating opportunities for learning, networking, and growth.
GDG Cloud Pune
GDG Cloud Pune is a hands-on developer community focused on learning-by-doing through workshops, study jams, and collaborative hackathons.
Learning Culture
Hands-on workshops, study jams, and deep-dive technical sessions.
Builder Community
Developers building real projects through collaborative hackathons.
Problem Statements
Health Tech: Smarter healthcare and diagnostics
All LevelsBuild AI solutions to improve diagnostics, patient monitoring, and healthcare workflows.
Thematic Challenge Track
In collaboration with our Academic Partner – Jio Institute, we have introduced a Thematic Challenge Track as part of Build & Grow AI Hackathon 2.0.
✅Full Eligibility
Teams are evaluated like all other teams and remain fully eligible for main hackathon prizes.
🎯Optional Participation
Participation depends solely on the problem statement you choose – no separate registration needed.
₹5,000 Cash Prize + Trophy
🏆Awarded to the top-performing team in this track at the Grand Finale
(This is separate from and in addition to the main hackathon prizes)
💡Problem Areas: EduTech, AgriTech, HealthTech (3 challenges), Open Innovation – Detailed statements available in the document above.
Partners
We're grateful to the organisations supporting this initiative. Reach out if you'd like to partner with us.
Knowledge Partner
Academic Partner
Venue Partners
Platform Partners
Strategy Partner
Snacking and Energy Partner
Meet Our Mentors
Industry experts guiding the next generation of AI innovators
Biswanath Giri
Mentor
Google Cloud Technical Architect
Suraj Pujari
Mentor
Customer Engineer, Google
Rakesh Varade
Mentor
Infrastructure Modernisation Specialist, Google
Asmita Khuspe
Mentor
Platform Engineer, NCS
Vikas Giri
Mentor
Cloud Solution Architect, Amazon AWS India
Namrata More
Mentor
Product Manager, OneCard (FPL Technologies)
Haider Khursheed
Mentor
Founder and CEO, Lixta Network
Dr. Varun Aggarwala
Mentor
Founding Faculty, Jio Institute
Mohit Bhimrajka
Mentor
Forward Deployed AI Engineer, Supertriyl
Akshay Shah
Mentor
Founder, Goodex Infotech
Kailash Sharma
Mentor
SDE-1, Shaadi.com
Yogesh Dhavale
Mentor
Lead GenAI Specialist, LTIMindtree
Anand Kumar
Mentor
PhD Student, IIT Bombay
Mohammed Kaif Ansari
Mentor
Software Engineer, Fidelity Investments
Rushabh Vasa
Mentor
Tech Expert
Meet Our Jury
Expert judges evaluating innovative solutions and breakthrough ideas
Vijeta Pai
Jury Member
Cloud Demystified
Sunil Mandaliya
Jury Member
Tech Expert
Shailesh Kumar
Jury Member
Reliance
Drijesh Patel
Jury Member
Senior Director of Engineering, Data Axle
Call for Sponsors
Partner with India's next-generation AI hackathon and gain unmatched visibility, talent access, and ecosystem impact.
Why Sponsor?
Build & Grow AI Hackathon brings together the most motivated developers, builders, and innovators. Sponsoring positions your brand at the center of real-world AI adoption.
Developer Reach
Engage thousands of high-intent developers across Mumbai & Pune.
Brand Visibility
Prominent exposure across events, social channels, and community platforms.
Talent Access
Direct access to skilled AI & cloud builders before the market.
Community Impact
Support hands-on learning and real-world innovation at scale.
Our Journey
Highlights from our previous events and community activities
Kickoff Event
Opening ceremony with enthusiastic participants and organizers.
Workshop Session
Hands-on learning and collaboration during a technical workshop.
Team Formation
Developers forming teams and brainstorming project ideas.
Networking
Community members connecting and sharing experiences.
Panel Discussion
Industry experts sharing insights on stage.
Cloud Community Days
Organizers of GDG Cloud Mumbai coming together for a successful event.
Award Ceremony
Celebrating winners and recognizing outstanding contributions.
Community Meetup
Casual gathering for networking and fun activities.
Workshop Group Photo
Group photo capturing the spirit of learning and collaboration.
Celebration
Joyful moments and celebrations with the community.
Event Highlights
Snapshots from various events and activities throughout the year.
Grand Finale
The grand finale event marking the culmination of our journey.
Kickoff Event
Opening ceremony with enthusiastic participants and organizers.
Workshop Session
Hands-on learning and collaboration during a technical workshop.
Team Formation
Developers forming teams and brainstorming project ideas.
Networking
Community members connecting and sharing experiences.
Panel Discussion
Industry experts sharing insights on stage.
Cloud Community Days
Organizers of GDG Cloud Mumbai coming together for a successful event.
Award Ceremony
Celebrating winners and recognizing outstanding contributions.
Community Meetup
Casual gathering for networking and fun activities.
Workshop Group Photo
Group photo capturing the spirit of learning and collaboration.
Celebration
Joyful moments and celebrations with the community.
Event Highlights
Snapshots from various events and activities throughout the year.
Grand Finale
The grand finale event marking the culmination of our journey.
ORGANIZERS
GDG Cloud Mumbai
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Our Team
Meet the team behind this initiative
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Our Community
Connect with local developers, mentors, and organizers from GDG Cloud Mumbai and GDG Cloud Pune. Join discussions, find collaborators, and receive event updates, learning resources, and support from the community.
