Annam.AI Hackathon 2025

Fueling Innovation in Food & Sustainable Agriculture with AI

Be part of an 8-week, full-time hackathon-style internship powered by IIT Ropar’s ANNAM.AI! Compete for ₹50 lakhs in prizes and unlock 200 exclusive internships designed to transform the future of agriculture using artificial intelligence.

 Why Join the Annam.AI Hackathon?

The Annam.AI Hackathon is a one-of-a-kind initiative to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing India’s food and agriculture systems. Hosted by the Centre of Excellence in AI for Agriculture at IIT Ropar and supported by the Ministry of Education, this 8-week hackathon combines real-world data, expert mentorship, and a research-driven approach to solve India’s biggest agri-tech challenges.

 Hackathon Goals

  • Soil Health – Predictive and diagnostic tools using AI
  • Smart Irrigation – Optimizing water usage through ML models
  • Pest Management – Real-time monitoring and AI-based identification
  • Crop Monitoring – AI tools for growth analysis and yield prediction
  • Post-Harvest Systems – Enhancing storage, logistics, and supply chain using tech

 Who Can Apply?

The Annam.AI Hackathon welcomes a diverse group of participants from across India. Whether you’re a student or a professional, there’s a place for you here:

  • UG, PG, and PhD students – From all academic disciplines
  • Working professionals – Engineers, researchers, and agri-tech innovators
  • Participation Mode – Join online or in-person at IIT Ropar
  • Team Support – Every team will be guided by expert advisors from ANNAM.AI

 Timeline & Key Dates

Milestone Date
Launch & Orientation 15th May 2025
Final Submission 20th July 2025

Expected Deliverables:

  • 🔹 AI Model / Prototype
  • 🔹Documentation & Codebase
  • 🔹Demo Video

Awards & Recognition

🎖️

₹5,00,000

1st Prize

🎖️

₹4,00,000

2nd Prize

🎖️

₹3,00,000

3rd Prize

🎖️

₹2,00,000

4th Prize

🎖️

₹1,00,000

5th Prize

Other Opportunities

200 Honorable Mentions- ₹15,000 each

Top teams may be selected for future projects under ANNAM.AI with full mentorship and funding support.

 What You’ll Gain

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Official Certificate of Completion

From IIT Ropar

👨‍🎓

200 Internship Slots

With real-time mentorship

🏛️

Academic Credit Transfer

(10-credit elective; subject to your university’s approval)

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Contribution to AI Projects

National-level AI-based agri-tech projects

Don’t miss the chance to enhance your academic and professional journey!

Aligning with India’s AI Vision

This hackathon contributes to India’s national mission: “Make AI in India & Make AI Work for India.”

Winning innovations may be deployed as Phase II solutions under the Centre of Excellence at IIT Ropar.

Ready to Get Started?

Don’t miss out—Applications open now!

FaQ's for Hackathon Program

The hackathon is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD students, and working professionals from across India. Participants can join either online or through in-person cohorts at IIT Ropar.

The program runs for 8 full weeks starting from 15th May 2025 to 20th July 2025. It is a full-time, immersive, project-based internship, supported by mentorship from ANNAM.AI advisors.

Participants will tackle real-world challenges in soil health, irrigation, pest management, crop monitoring, and post-harvest systems, using AI to build innovative and practical solutions for sustainable agriculture.

Each team must submit a working prototype or AI model, accompanied by detailed documentation, a demo video, and a code repository.

  • Yes! Top prizes range from ₹5,00,000 to ₹1,00,000, with 200 honorable mentions receiving ₹15,000 each. Select top teams may also get a chance to co-develop solutions under ANNAM.AI with long-term support.

Yes. All successful participants will receive a certificate. Additionally, the program is being structured to offer 10 academic credits, which may be transferred to your academic record via the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), subject to approval from your institution.