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INCLUCODE A First-of-its-Kind Accessibility Software Buildathon
Code Inclusive. Build Accessible. Empower Independence.
INCLUCODE is a focused software innovation buildathon organized by the IEEE Kerala Assistive Technology & Inclusive Innovation Group (ATII) in collaboration with Codex, STRIDE, IEEE IES Hubs & Nodes, FOSS United, IEEE Sahrdaya SB, dedicated entirely to building technology for persons with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.
Unlike general hackathons, INCLUCODE challenges developers, designers, and innovators to create practical, inclusive, and accessible digital solutions that improve independence, communication, learning, and digital participation.
🚀 Tracks
- Accessibility Software
- Audio Games for Blind Users
- Malayalam TTS/STT & Inclusive Communication Technologies
- Cognitive & Assistive Tools
- Inclusive Education Tools
👥 Team Details
- Team Size: 2-4 Members
- Open to Students, Developers, Designers, Innovators, Researchers, and Changemakers
📍Event Timeline
Phase 1 - Preliminary Round 🗓 25 June - 5 July 2026
Teams submit their ideas and problem statements under one or more accessibility tracks. Entries will be evaluated based on impact, feasibility, innovation, and accessibility-first design.
Results Announcement 🗓 10 July 2026
Selected teams will be announced and invited to proceed to the development phase.
Phase 2 - Product Development 🗓 11 July - 24 July 2026
Shortlisted teams will build their solutions with support from mentors and industry experts. Participants are expected to develop a functional prototype and prepare a demonstration.
Finale - Offline Presentation 🗓 25 July 2026
Finalists will present their projects before a panel of judges and stakeholders during an in-person showcase.
> Every line of code can include someone. Every solution can empower someone. 💙
MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0
In alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat @2047” and the belief that “India’s youth and innovators are the architects of a self-reliant and globally competitive nation,” the Ministry of MSME has launched MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0.
This edition marks a significant milestone in the journey of fostering inclusive innovation, as it opens its doors to a broad spectrum of participants, welcoming all Indian citizens above 18 years of age.
The MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 is a celebration of India’s diverse talent pool, which is designed to harness the collective ingenuity of our people to address pressing national challenges and unlock new opportunities for the future. With themes ranging from renewable energy, energy efficiency, automotive technology, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, robotics and automation, and other frontier technologies, this initiative reflects our commitment to building a future-ready MSME ecosystem.
Selected ideas will be provided funding support upto a maximum of **₹**15 lakhs per approved idea, through the approved Host Institutes spread across the country
Who Can Join MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 ?
- Any innovator of Indian origin- having e-mail and mobile number.
- You can apply under three categories – MSME, Student and Others.
- Under MSME category, register for MSME Idea Hackathon using Udyam Registration number. (To register for Udyam Registration, Click here)
- Under Student category, a Student Identity Card valid for FY 26-27 must be submitted.
Benefits
- Financial assistance up-to maximum of Rs. 15 lakh per approved idea shall be provided to Host Institute for developing and nurturing of the idea.
Themes for Ideas
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Automotive Technology
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0
- Robotics and Automation
- Other Frontier Technologies
More details can be found here.
OpenAI Build Week Community Event - Kerala
Kochi is building after dark. 🌙🚇
Welcome to Codex Nightline, the World's first AI build sprint inside a moving metro system.
100 curated builders will board at Vyttila Metro Station, build through a moving metro round trip using Codex, and present what they made before sunrise.
This is not a normal hackathon. It is one train, one night, one intense solo build sprint.
Venue / Mobility Partner: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL)
Starting & Ending Point: Vyttila Metro Station
Format: Solo AI build sprint
Event Flow
- 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Reporting, check-in, briefing, opening, security, and boarding at Vyttila.
- 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Exclusive Metro AI Sprint. Participants build onboard during the metro round trip using Codex.
- 1:00 AM – 2:45 AM: Deboard at Vyttila, submission checks, showcase review, and finalist shortlisting.
- 2:45 AM – 4:15 AM: Top 10 lightning demos, judge Q&A, deliberation, and winner announcements.
- 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM: Photos, media bytes, participant exit, and wrap-up.
Important Note
👤 This is a solo build sprint, not a team event. Participants will build and compete individually.
Ideas can be prepared beforehand, but implementation starts only after the official sprint begins.
Build Tracks
If any of these directions excite you, we want you onboard:
Urban Mobility: Build tools for smarter transport, commute planning, public mobility, and city movement.
Civic & Community Tools: Create AI products that help citizens, communities, public spaces, and everyday services.
Everyday Productivity: Build tools that help people work, study, plan, and create faster with AI.
Local Business & Creator Tools: Create AI workflows for local businesses, creators, freelancers, and small teams.
What to Bring
Please bring:
- Fully charged laptop
- Charger
- Mobile hotspot / data backup
- Valid ID
- Anything else you need to build
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