> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://serpapi.com/blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Introducing the SerpApi India Hackathon 2026 - URL: https://serpapi.com/blog/introducing-the-serpapi-india-hackathon-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-22T08:44:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T08:47:34.000Z - Description: We’re hosting the SerpApi India Hackathon, with ₹3 lakh+ in prizes for projects built using SerpApi. It’s fully online, and you have until October 5, 2026, to submit your project. - Author: Adarsh Divakaran - Tags: events, hackathon We're running the SerpApi India Hackathon for developers across India. Build a project that uses live search data and compete for prizes worth ₹3 lakh+ in cash and SerpApi search credits. The hackathon is fully online and asynchronous, so you can work from anywhere in India on your own schedule. Submit your project before October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a5/00/a5004977-0dd2-4bcd-9292-dd0e05d4c59e/content/images/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22--2026--02_05_00-PM-1.png) Visit the[**SerpApi India Hackathon website**](https://serpapi.com/indiahackathon)to learn more and submit. ## At a glance | Detail | What you need to know | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Deadline | October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST | | Format | Fully online and asynchronous; free to enter | | Eligibility | Indian citizens aged 18 or older | | Team size | Solo or a team of up to five people | | Project | Any language or framework; new and existing projects welcome | | Submission | Public GitHub repository, demo video under three minutes | SerpApi must contribute meaningfully to what your project does. You can edit your submitted entry anytime before the deadline. ## Prizes The total [prize pool](https://serpapi.github.io/serpapi-india-hackathon-2026/#prizes) is worth ₹3 lakh+ across cash awards and SerpApi search credits. | Award | Cash | SerpApi search credits | | ---------------------------------- | --------- | ---------------------- | | First place | ₹1,00,000 | 15,000 | | Second place | ₹40,000 | 10,000 | | Third place | ₹20,000 | 10,000 | | Best in Track (each of six tracks) | \- | 10,000 each | ## A few ideas to get started Here are a few ideas across the [six tracks](https://serpapi.github.io/serpapi-india-hackathon-2026/#tracks): - **AI Agents:** Build a research assistant that compares libraries using current documentation and release announcements, with links to its sources. - **Open-Source Integrations:** Add a SerpApi search provider or connector to an open-source framework or developer tool. - **Travel & Local Discovery:** Help conference attendees compare flights, hotels near the venue, and places to eat within their budget. - **Commerce & Market Intelligence:** Track prices for the same product across sellers and save snapshots to show changes over time. - **Knowledge & Public Interest:** Use Google Jobs results to help people find their first developer role, filtering by location and experience. - **Open Innovation:** Build a local-event finder that combines event search with Maps results, or try an idea outside the other tracks. For agents, we recommend [serpapi-search-tools](https://serpapi.github.io/serpapi-search-tools-python/) for Python or [SerpApi MCP](https://serpapi.com/integrations/mcp). Browse [BuiltWithSerpApi](https://serpapi.github.io/BuiltWithSerpApi/?utm%5Fsource=india%5Fhackathon%5F26) for more project ideas and the [API catalog](https://serpapi.com/search-engine-apis) for available search data. ## Who can participate and what your project needs Every participant must be at least 18 and reside in India. Enter solo or with up to four teammates, using any language or framework. New and existing projects are welcome, as long as they work and make meaningful use of SerpApi. AI tools are allowed. Disclose which tools you used and how you used them. AI use does not affect judging. Follow the [full eligibility and project rules](https://serpapi.github.io/serpapi-india-hackathon-2026/rules.html), including permissions for any code or content you submit. Entry is free. You can [create a free SerpApi account](https://serpapi.com/users/sign%5Fup?plan=free&utm%5Fsource=india%5Fhackathon%5F26) for 250 search credits each month to build and test your project. ## What to submit Sign in with GitHub on the [hackathon submission dashboard](https://serpapi.github.io/serpapi-india-hackathon-2026/submit.html). Have the following ready: 1. A project name, description, and selected track. Explain what the project does, who it is for, and why it is useful. 2. A public GitHub repository with the project code, documentation, and enough setup or usage instructions for someone else to run it. 3. An explanation of your SerpApi usage. Name the APIs, search engines, SDKs, MCP features, or tools you used and explain their role in the project. 4. A screen recording under three minutes showing the project running locally and its core functionality working. You can use an unlisted YouTube video, a shareable Google Drive link, or another accessible video link. It must open without asking the judges to sign in or request access. Narration is optional, and you can speed up the recording to keep it under three minutes. Video editing and production quality do not affect judging. 5. The lead participant's name, email address, mobile number, occupation, and years of professional experience. Enter zero if you have no professional experience. Occupation and experience are collected for internal analytics only. 6. The name and email address of each additional team member, if you are entering as a team. The deadline is approaching. Submit your entry early and use the remaining time for improvements. You can edit your submission anytime before October 5, 2026, 11:59 PM IST. [**Submit your entry early on the SerpApi India Hackathon website**](https://serpapi.com/indiahackathon)