Neural Storm

Overview Neural Storm 2026 is an online AI/ML hackathon open to college students across India. Teams build real-world solutions using Python and AI/ML tools within one of three challenge tracks, submit a GitHub repository, and get evaluated by a panel from JNTUH. Guidelines Eligibility Open to all currently enrolled college students across India Team size: 1 to 3 members. Solo participation is allowed. Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed Only the team leader registers on behalf of the entire team Each participant can only be part of one team Format Online hackathon, 2 days long (November 2 to 4, 2026) 3 official challenge tracks with 5 sub-themes each (15 total options): Future Tech: AI Agents, Generative AI, AR/VR, Robotics, Smart Automation Green Planet: Climate AI, AgriTech, Energy Optimization, Carbon Tracking, Waste Management Human Impact: Healthcare AI, EdTech, Accessibility, Mental Health, FinTech Inclusion Teams pick their problem statement within the chosen track Primary language: Python for all AI/ML components Rules Build your project during the hackathon window. Python must be the primary language for AI/ML components. Open-source libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn are fully allowed. AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Cursor are allowed. Just mention what you used in your README. Each team must work within one of the 3 official tracks. Teams select their problem statement within that track. No plagiarism. If two submissions look identical, both will be reviewed and may be disqualified. One submission per team. You can update it before the deadline by resubmitting. The GitHub repo must be public and contain the complete project code. A README is required. It must include the problem statement, team details, tech stack, setup instructions, screenshots or a demo, and any AI tools used. Be respectful toward other participants, organizers, and judges. Note Problem Statements pdf is attached below. Pick one and submit your solution in time. Join Whatsapp group for updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQAIbfhjp39DdPuUhswifu?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4&iam=2