ET GenAI Hackathon 2026: Phase 1 results out, prototype stage begins

The ET GenAI Hackathon 2026 has announced the results of its Idea Submission phase, with the shortlist finalised after evaluating entries from more than 54,000 builders across India. Shortlisted teams now advance to the Prototype Development Phase, where they will build functional generative AI solutions addressing real-world challenges. With a ₹10 lakh prize pool and enterprise-grade problem statements, the competition enters its most consequential stage yet.