Exclusive access to a 1-hour masterclass on applied AI and agentic systems (worth ₹1,000) and an exclusive master playbook (worth ₹5,000).
ComedKares × ERA Foundation present
Unleash AI:
Unleash AI:
Build More.
Bengaluru’s first Gen AI student buildathon. 30 teams competed across 5 domains using AI and no-code tools. 6 hours to build a working product and pitch it to an industry jury. ₹40,000+ in prizes awarded.
Mechanical
Civil
ECE / EEE
Biotech
CS / IS
Aeronautical
Event date
Mon, 7 Sep '26
Venue
ComedKares Innovation Hub,
Sirsi Circle, Bengaluru
Sirsi Circle, Bengaluru
Teams competed
30 teams
Prizes awarded
₹40,000+
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→ 🥇 Neuro bots (Manufacturing)
→ 🥈 Namma Mavericks (Healthcare)
→ 🥉 Vortex (Agritech)
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→ Next Stop: Mysore. Coming soon!
Results
Meet the champions of Bengaluru.
30 teams. 6 hours. These teams built the most innovative, viable, and technically impressive AI prototypes.
🏆 Top 3 Overall
🥇 1st Place
Neuro bots
Manufacturing
₹20,000 Prize
Built a real-time edge AI voice translation and transcription system for industrial sites, enabling multilingual workforces to communicate safely without internet access.
Team: Rupitha, Keerthana, Kaviya K
College: Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering
College: Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering
🥈 2nd Place
Namma Mavericks
Healthcare
₹10,000 Prize
Developed a computer vision SDK using pose estimation to assess exercise form in real time, automatically counting reps and providing corrective feedback.
Team: Daksha Mali Patil, Amulya Kamath, Anika Shreya Raju, Urvee S Bettadapur
College: BNM Institute of Technology
College: BNM Institute of Technology
🥉 3rd Place
Vortex
Agritech
₹5,000 Prize
Created a multimodal AI decision support system that ingests photos, voice, and weather data to provide farmers with crop-stage-specific, sustainable recommendations.
Team: Vinay G, Vikas G, Shashank B, Harsha B P
College: Global Academy of Technology
College: Global Academy of Technology
🏅 Domain Best Builds
Healthcare Winner
Anvaya
Computer Vision-Based Exercise Assessment SDK for live form correction.
Team: Sneha C, Rishik P Kumar, Bhanu Shree M, Shimsha Shetty, Surendra
College: CMR Institute of Technology
College: CMR Institute of Technology
Retail Winner
TAS Innovaters
RAG-Powered Voice & In-Store Assistant for zero-staff returns and inventory queries.
Team: Ashwath Narayanan P, Tejaswini S, Shashank R
College: Yenepoya University
College: Yenepoya University
Manufacturing Winner
Code Whisperers
Real-Time Voice Translation & Transcription for industrial sites using local AI.
Team: Shridevi Kambalimath, Sharada H P, Sinchana D P, Meghana N
College: STJIT
College: STJIT
Agritech Winner
EdgeMinds
Cross-Crop Germination Detection CV pipeline for automated seed quality grading.
Team: H M Prema, Bhagyashree B Patil, Trishul Gowda S, Yogesh Gowda H S
College: Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
College: Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
FinTech & Skilling Winner
Nivi
AI-powered Informal Worker Skilling Advisor with vernacular and government scheme matching.
Team: Ananth G Kowlagi, Jeet Bagdai, Sohan Vinod, Chiranth Y
College: BNM Institute of Technology
College: BNM Institute of Technology
Build 4 Karnataka is hitting the road.
Bengaluru was just the beginning. We're bringing the premier student AI buildathon to more cities across the state.
📍 Next Stop: Mysore
What is Build 4 Karnataka?
A student AI buildathon to prove one thing:
You don’t need years of coding experience to ship a real product. With Gen AI AI tools, a great team can build something meaningful in 6 hours.
🧠
Gen AI
Build with Voiceflow, Glide, Bubble, Airtable, OpenAI, Gemini — not raw code from scratch. The future of product building is happening now.
⚡
6-Hour Sprint
One day. Problem statement revealed 48 hours before event start. Submission by 4:30 PM. Pitch to jury.
🏆
₹40,000+ in Prizes
Cash prizes for the top 3 teams, domain best-build trophies, and certificates of achievement for every shortlisted participant.
🤝
Startup Networking & Incubation
Gain exclusive opportunities to connect with industry experts and startup founders. Top prototypes will be evaluated for potential incubation support and funding.
Build domains
Five AI Buildathon domains. One day to make something real.
Pick the domain that excites your team. Exact problem statements will be revealed 48 hours prior to the event.
🌾
AgriTech
Develop data-driven AI solutions that optimize agricultural yields, strengthen supply chains, and empower farmers with actionable insights.
Domain Partners
VoiceflowGeminiGlide
🏥
Healthcare
Leverage AI and computer vision to enhance patient care, optimize physical wellness, and revolutionize real-time medical diagnostics.
Domain Partner
Gemini APIGlideAirtable
🛍️
Retail
Transform the shopping experience by deploying AI to negotiate personalized customer deals and bridge the gap between digital and physical storefronts.
Domain Partner
Bhashini APIGlideZapier
💰
FinTech & Skilling
Build intelligent systems that secure financial ecosystems against fraud and empower the workforce through personalized, AI-driven career and learning pathways.
OpenAIMake.comAirtable
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Manufacturing
Deploy multimodal edge AI to enhance workplace safety, automate visual inspections, and streamline communication across complex industrial environments.
Teachable MachineBubbleMake
// problem statements will be revealed 48 hours prior to the event.
Evaluation
Official Judging Rubric.
How the jury will evaluate your final prototype on Build Day (100 Points Total).
30%
Innovation & Creativity
Is the application of AI novel? Does the team approach the problem from a unique angle?
25%
Technical Execution
Does the prototype actually work? We look for the quality of prompt engineering, logic, and seamless tool integration.
20%
Real-World Impact
Is this a viable, scalable solution? Does it address a clear target audience and demonstrate tangible impact?
15%
Presentation & Demo
Clarity and conciseness of the 5-slide pitch, alongside the smoothness of the live product demo.
10%
Team Collaboration
Did the team divide roles effectively? How cohesively did they handle the Jury Q&A session?
Selection process
30 teams get an on-site build day.
Every registered team goes through a short screening round. Top 30 are shortlisted to build on-site at ComedKares Innovation Hub, Sirsi Circle.
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Register online
Submit your team details, pitch summary, and proposed tech stack. Pay the ₹399 (GST incl.) fee via UPI or card.
Aug 10–31→
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Online screening
Panel reviews every application based on the detailed questionnaire submitted in the registration form. Reviewed Sep 1–2.
Sep 1–2→
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Shortlist announced
Top 30 teams get official confirmation + Team ID via email & WhatsApp. 5 teams on standby waitlist.
Sep 3→
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Problem statement revealed
Actual problem statements are revealed 48 hours prior to the event for architecture prep.
Sep 3→
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Build day
Build a working prototype in 6 hours, submit at 4:30 PM, and pitch live to the domain jury.
Sep 7
Prizes
What’s on the table.
Build the best product, pitch the strongest story, and walk away with real cash, trophies, and a LinkedIn feature that matters.
🥇
1st place · Overall winner
₹20,000
Trophy + certificate
LinkedIn feature by ComedKares
Mentorship session with CEO
Letters of recognition
🥈
2nd place · Runner-up
₹10,000
Trophy + certificateLinkedIn shoutoutLetters of recognition
🥉
3rd place
₹5,000
Medal + certificateLetters of recognition
🌟
Domain best build ×5
Goodies kit
One winner per domain. Certificate + special Instagram mention from ComedKares.
🎯
Best pitch of the day
Goodies kit
Awarded to the team that delivers the most compelling, clear, and confident pitch regardless of overall ranking.
Jury panel
Your work will be judged by real practitioners.
Meet the industry professionals, startup founders, and academic leaders who will be evaluating your prototypes.
Prof. Nandagopal Govindan
Founder
Sustainow Technologies
Sustainability & Tech
Prasenjit Das
Founder & CEO
Cinque Network Pvt Ltd
Ecosystem & Innovation
Raj Kancham
Founder & CEO
Krishikan
AgriTech
Dr. Pawan Kumar
Senior Engineer
C5i
AI & Machine Learning
Dr. Ramesh Shankar P
Program Director
Comedkares
Incubation & Strategy
Gibson Manthopil
Academic Head
Comedkares
Academics
Siva Teja Kakileti
Director
Niramai Health Analytix
Healthcare
On check-in
Every shortlisted participant gets:
Masterclass & Playbook
Participation Certificate
Official ComedKares participation certificate for every shortlisted member.
Event highlights
Energy. Innovation. Impact.
Partners & sponsors
Backed by Bengaluru’s ecosystem.
Organized by
Incubation Partner
Domain sponsors
📢 Want to sponsor? Get your brand in front of 200+ engineering students, your logo on all printed materials, and a shoutout from stage. Contact: reachus@comedkares.org
Terms & Conditions
The fine print.
By participating in Build 4 Karnataka, you agree to the following terms.
Travel Travel & Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. If you are traveling from outside Bengaluru or from far locations, please plan your journey and stay accordingly as these will not be provided by the organizers.
IP Rights Intellectual Property
All intellectual property (IP) rights for the products, prototypes, and code built during this event will be owned by ComedKares and ERA Foundation. Participants may be credited as creators, but the final ownership remains with the organizers.
Liability Property Damage
Participants are fully liable for any damage caused to the premises, equipment, or assets within the ComedKares Innovation Hub during the event. Treat the workspace with respect.
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