Slingshot is a national startup idea challenge, encouraging students to develop AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges. Through mentorship and workshops, AMD helps students bring their ideas to life, empowering the next generation to shape the future of AI.
Open exclusively to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in Indian colleges and universities.
All participants must be 18 years or older to be eligible.
Teams of up to 3 students from any field (technical, design, or business) are welcome.
The moment you register, the journey begins. At every stage you get a chance to test your limits, connect with bright minds, learn from industry experts, and rise step by step from a challenger to a finalist, and possibly, the ultimate winner in the end.
Sign up for AMD RYZEN Slingshot and assemble a team of your own with like-minded innovators. Collaborate with peers who share the same passion for creativity and problem-solving.
Pick a theme and craft a unique solution. Pitch your ideas, explain how it can make an impact and stand a chance to get selected for the next round.
With experts helping them reach their ideas to its highest potential.
Best performing teams will compete nationally in the finals. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas and compete for a place among the top three winners.
AI + Cybersecurity
& Privacy
AI in
Consumer Experiences
AI for
Smart Cities
Open
Innovation
Generative AI
for Everyone
AI in Education
& Skilling
Future of Work &
Productivity
Sustainable AI
& Green Tech
AI for
Social Good
AI + Cybersecurity
& Privacy
AI in
Consumer Experiences
AI for
Smart Cities
Open
Innovation
A two-day offline event designed to inspire innovation. Day 1: Ideathon: for all non-shortlisted teams to bring more ideas to the table Day 2: Regional Demo Day: where the shortlisted teams pitch to the juries, competing for the national finale.
A one-day innovation sprint, open for fresh applications from student teams eager to ideate and compete outside the main hackathon track.
An exclusive showcase where shortlisted teams present their prototypes to the jury, competing for top honors at the city level.
28–29 March 2026
28–29 March 2026
31 March – 01 April 2026
31 March – 01 April 2026
03–04 April 2026
03–04 April 2026
07–08 April 2026
07–08 April 2026
10–11 April 2026
10–11 April 2026
14–15 April 2026
14–15 April 2026
17–18 April 2026
17–18 April 2026
21–22 April 2026
21–22 April 2026
24–25 April 2026
24–25 April 2026
27–28 April 2026
27–28 April 2026
09 Jan - 22 Feb 2026
09 Jan - 01 March 2026
04 Feb, 2026
13 Feb, 2026
16 Mar, 2026
16 Mar - 26 Mar, 2026
28 Mar - 28 Apr, 2026
06 May, 2026
23 May, 2026
*Please note that the timeline is tentative and may be subject to change.
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