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SMVEC Hosts National Agentic AI Hackathon
5.1
On January 29, 2026, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC) hosted 'AI IGNITE', billed as India's first national agentic AI hackathon, attracting over 2,500 participants and more than 1,000 registered teams. After screening, 130 teams were shortlisted and 106 teams (395 students) competed in a final 36-hour event; eight industry judges awarded cash prizes and internships, strengthening industry–academia collaboration.
Key Points
- 1Attracted over 2,500 participants and 1,000 registered teams, with 106 teams competing in final 36-hour hackathon
- 2Showcased agentic AI focus with eight industry judges and internships, highlighting industry-relevant evaluation and feedback
- 3Encourages students to design, deploy agentic AI solutions and pursue entrepreneurship while bridging academia and industry
Scoring Rationale
Event demonstrates strong industry–academia collaboration and student impact, limited by modest novelty and primarily regional educational scope.
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