Track 1
Build for People
AI products that solve everyday problems for students and professionals.
Flagship Example
An AI Career Assistant that helps someone plan their next step — study, skill, or job.
Registration Open · Aug 8–9, 2026
Build What Matters.
A National Product Innovation Challenge for Student Builders.
You don't need to already know AI. You need to be willing to build. In 24 hours, you'll go from a blank repo to a real, working product — with mentorship, resources, and a shot at your idea being taken further by a real company.
Countdown to Aug 8, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
Registration is now closed.
Project Vertex is a national challenge run by a company actively building AI products. This isn't a classroom exercise — it's a real evaluation ground.
The strongest solutions are considered for continued development beyond the event. Participants get direct exposure to a real product pipeline, not just a certificate.
Most institutions teach AI as theory. Very few give students the chance to practice building with it. The AI Builder Bootcamp closes that gap — three hours of hands-on practice, then 24 hours applying it to a real product.
Register your team of 3–5. Upon payment, receive the Builder Kit (prompt libraries, starter repos, UI templates).
Attend the 3-hour technical hands-on session. Master the fundamentals of building with LLMs.
Build a real, working product based on your chosen track. Receive engineering support during the build.
Submit your prototype and pitch. Top teams present at Demo Day.
Winning teams are evaluated for the Startup Student Factory for continued product development.
Don't just learn AI — practice it. Spend one evening mastering the fundamentals in a hands-on bootcamp, then spend the next 24 hours building a real, working product with your team.
AI products that solve everyday problems for students and professionals.
An AI Career Assistant that helps someone plan their next step — study, skill, or job.
AI products that solve real problems for businesses and institutions.
An AI Assistant for a Business Problem — healthcare, agriculture, finance, or civic systems.
Every registered team receives a Builder Kit after payment to accelerate their sprint.
(Note: Guidance only — no live/paid API keys distributed.)
Problem · Solution · Target Users · Revenue Model · Future Scope
Models used · Tools · Frameworks
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Problem Statement | 15 |
| Innovation | 20 |
| AI Implementation | 20 |
| Technical Execution | 20 |
| UI/UX | 10 |
| Business Potential | 10 |
| Presentation | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Teams register and pay the ₹499 entry fee. Team ID issued immediately on payment confirmation.
Register nowNo registrations accepted after this point. Ensure your team is fully registered and confirmed before the deadline.
Pre-challenge technical workshop — LLMs, prompt engineering, chatbot development, applied AI for development. Attendance strongly recommended.
Problem tracks are revealed. The 24-hour build window opens. All registered teams are eligible to begin immediately.
All project submissions due — repository link, demo recording, and project summary. Late submissions are not accepted.
Projects evaluated based on technical execution, problem-market fit, and feasibility.
Shortlisted teams announced and prize disbursement process initiated. All participants receive certificates.
Certificates & platform feature only — these are recognitions, not cash prize categories.
After judging, the Top 10 teams across both tracks enter the Startup Student Factory. Selected teams may receive:
This is an opportunity for continued development, not a guaranteed commercial commitment. Terms of any further collaboration will be discussed directly with selected teams.
₹499 per team — covers the workshop, 24-hour challenge entry, and both certificates for every team member.
Add 2–4 members. Member 1 is automatically the team lead and receives all communications and the Team ID.
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It's Next Chapter Skills' pipeline for taking the strongest student projects beyond the challenge. The Top 10 teams from Project Vertex 2026 are considered for mentorship, technical guidance, internship opportunities, and a feature on the Next Chapter Skills Innovation Portal. Selection is an opportunity for continued development — not a guaranteed funding or hosting commitment.
Teams are scored out of 100 across seven criteria: Problem Statement, Innovation, AI Implementation, Technical Execution, UI/UX, Business Potential, and Presentation. Full breakdown is available on the Judging Criteria section of this page.
A working prototype, a GitHub repository, a presentation (max 10 slides), and a 3-minute demo video. Your presentation must include a business pitch (problem, solution, target users, revenue model, future scope) and an explanation of your AI architecture (models, tools, frameworks used).
The ₹499 fee is per team and covers: entry to the AI Builder Bootcamp (Aug 8), full 24-Hour Product Sprint participation (Aug 8–9), a Builder Kit (prompt libraries, UI templates, etc.), and Verifiable Certificates for every registered team member.
No — the Bootcamp is built for zero-experience builders. We cover the fundamentals of working with LLMs, prompt engineering, and building chatbots before you start building your product.
Teams must have between 3 to 5 members. Cross-institution teams are fully permitted. Solo registrations are not accepted. The challenge is open to engineering, degree, diploma, MBA, and MCA students.
Format and venue details are shared via email and WhatsApp after registration is confirmed. Use a valid email address and phone number when registering to ensure you receive all event communications in time.
Your Team ID is generated immediately after payment is confirmed and displayed on-screen. A copy is also sent to the team lead's email address. If you do not receive it within 10 minutes of payment, check your spam folder or contact us on WhatsApp.
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