Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU-UP) is hosting India’s first Agentic AI Founders’ Hackathon — “0 to 1: Hack with Uttar Pradesh” on November 1, 2025. A 30-hour innovation marathon empowering AI innovators with mentorship, $25,000 in prizes, and industry collaboration.
Uttar Pradesh, India — Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU-UP), through its Technology Business Incubator (TBI) and Student Innovation Cell (IEDC), is set to host “0 to 1: Hack with Uttar Pradesh”, India’s first Agentic AI Founders’ Hackathon, on November 1, 2025.
This groundbreaking event marks a significant stride in India’s mission to become a global leader in artificial intelligence and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The hackathon is designed to ignite creativity, collaboration, and the entrepreneurial spirit among aspiring innovators, technologists, and AI enthusiasts from across the country.
Unlike traditional hackathons, “0 to 1: Hack with Uttar Pradesh” aims to bridge academia and industry through a 30-hour intensive innovation challenge, where participants will develop AI-driven solutions with real-world impact—spanning governance, business, and social transformation. With a total prize pool of $25,000, the competition offers both recognition and opportunity for the brightest minds and most passionate problem-solvers.
What sets this hackathon apart is its industry-backed mentorship ecosystem. Leading tech experts and industry veterans will guide participants through the process of ideation, development, and startup building—equipping them with the skills to turn ideas into scalable ventures. The initiative reflects CU-UP’s commitment to merging academic excellence with industry relevance, nurturing the next generation of AI founders and entrepreneurs.
The event is powered by Blackbox AI, with Hack with India and Microsoft serving as community and hackathon partners—providing credibility, technical expertise, and global exposure. Platform partners such as AI Space, Unstop, and Apna will further enhance participants’ experience by offering access to digital tools, resources, and professional networks.
Adding to its stature, “0 to 1: Hack with Uttar Pradesh” is supported by several prestigious government bodies, including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), NSTEDB, MeitY Startup Hub, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India initiative.
The hackathon embodies CU-UP’s futuristic vision of an AI-augmented academic ecosystem, driven by its Technology Business Incubator’s ongoing efforts to empower young innovators and foster entrepreneurship. By hosting this landmark event, CU-UP cements its place among India’s leading institutions driving the nation’s AI revolution.
With its forward-thinking leadership and focus on experiential learning, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, continues to redefine higher education—seamlessly blending technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
As the countdown begins to November 1, 2025, all eyes are on CU-UP—the epicenter where the future of AI innovation in India will be shaped, one idea, one code, and one breakthrough at a time.
