About
Code to Cart is an online AI x E-commerce hackathon by KartAI X CodeXcelerate. Build AI ideas that solve real problems for online sellers, shoppers and stores, then turn the best ideas into working prototypes in a 2-day buildathon.
️ Joining our Discord is compulsoryAll updates, round announcements, mentor help and the final buildathon happen on the KartAI Community Discord. Teams whose members have not joined the Discord will not be considered.Join here: https://discord.gg/3T5nkfhtd
ThemeHow can AI help e-commerce? Ideas can cover anything from product discovery and personalised shopping to seller tools, pricing, inventory, customer support, logistics, marketing or fraud detection.
Timeline
Registration: 10 Nov – 23 Nov 2026
Round 1 – Idea Submission: 15 Nov – 25 Nov 2026
Shortlist announced: by 27 Nov 2026 (on Unstop and Discord)
Round 2 – Buildathon (Final, online): 28 – 29 Nov 2026
Results: 30 Nov 2026
Round 1 – Idea Submission (15 – 25 Nov)Submit your idea on how AI can help e-commerce as a pitch deck in PDF format, 5 – 6 slides, in this order:
Title & Team – idea name, team name, members and their roles
Problem – the e-commerce problem and who faces it (sellers, shoppers, stores)
AI Solution – your idea in one line and what makes it different
How it works – key features, user flow, AI model/approach and tech stack
Impact – who benefits, how much it helps, how it could grow
Buildathon plan – what you will build in the 2-day final (MVP scope) – optional if covered in slide 4
Round 1 judging: Innovation (30%), E-commerce impact (30%), Feasibility to build in 2 days (25%), Clarity of the pitch (15%).
Round 2 – Buildathon (28 – 29 Nov, online)
Shortlisted teams build a working prototype of their idea over two days. Final submission details (prototype link, code repository and a short demo video) will be shared on Discord. Judging: working prototype and use of AI, real e-commerce value, user experience, and final presentation.
Prizes
1st: ₹5,000 cash
2nd: ₹2,000 cash
3rd: ₹1,000 cash
Top performers get a chance to intern at KartAI
Rank certificates for winners and participation certificates for all teams
Eligibility
Open to everyone: college students, freshers and working professionals
Team size: 1 – 4 members (solo participation allowed)
Inter-college and cross-specialisation teams are allowed
Rules
Every team member must join the KartAI Community Discord.
One person can be part of only one team.
Ideas and code must be your team's own work. AI tools are allowed, but plagiarism or copied projects lead to disqualification.
Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted.
The judges' decision is final.
Questions? Ask in the Discord: https://discord.gg/3T5nkfhtd
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