HAKKATHON: Hack4Good — Build Something That Actually Matters

At the 25th Silver Jubilee AKKA 2026 Conference, we’re bringing together builders, creators, and problem-solvers from across the world for a hackathon that goes beyond code.

For decades, AKKA has built a strong cultural foundation for the Kannada diaspora — now powering engineers, founders, designers, and researchers globally.

Hack4Good is where that community comes together to build meaningful solutions.

This isn’t just another hackathon:

• 🚀 Turn ideas into real products
• 🌍 Solve real-world problems
• 🤝 Collaborate across tech, design, and business

You don’t have to be a Kannadiga — this hackathon is open to everyone.

🏁 Format

This is a ** Virtual hackathon**:

Build Stage

• Submit a pitch deck (5–7 slides)
• Submit a 2-minute elevator pitch video
• 1 month to build your product
• Submit a working prototype + final demo

🏆 Top 6 teams will:

• Win prizes
• Get mentorship opportunities
• Pitch directly to VCs & founders at AKKA Tank (Shark Tank-style event)

🎯 Tracks

Pick a problem that matters:

🤖 AI & Future of Work

• Agentic workflows
• Multi-agent systems
• Career intelligence tools

🌍 Community & Impact

• Health & accessibility
• NGO/non-profit platforms
• MSME & global access tools

🎭 Culture & Identity

• Kannada for the world
• Tourism & local economies
• Artisans, crafts & heritage

🌟 Why Participate?

• Build something with real-world impact
• Work with a global community
• Get visibility in front of investors & founders
• Take your idea from concept → prototype → pitch