Registrations open — closes 21 August 2026
Build the Future of AIOps — Can Your Team Crack the Hardest Problem in Cloud Operations?
Ensylon is building a next-generation AIOps platform. A 24-hour hackathon, a real unsolved problem, and Rs. 2,50,000 in prizes.
Rs. 2,50,000
Prize Pool
24 Hours
Hackathon
26 Sep 2026
Hackathon Day
Pune
Ensylon Office
About Ensylon
A partner, not a vendor.
We are a product engineering and AI enablement firm. We partner with businesses to design, build, and scale the systems their growth depends on.
We are building a next-generation AIOps platform — and we want the best engineering minds in India to help shape it. This hackathon is an opportunity to work on a real, unsolved problem at scale.
The Challenge
Tame the noise. Find the signal.
Cloud systems generate thousands of signals per hour. When something breaks, engineers waste 20–40 minutes manually correlating alerts to understand a single incident.
Build a prototype that:
— Ingests telemetry from AWS CloudWatch, Grafana alerts, or application logs
— Detects anomalies and correlates signals into a single incident
— Scores severity and drafts a structured ticket for human review
Prizes
Rs. 2,50,000 in cash prizes.
Three winning teams take home cash — and top finishers have the potential opportunity to build the AIOps product with Ensylon.
First Place
Rs. 1,50,000
+ Potential opportunity to build the AIOps product with Ensylon
Second Place
Rs. 75,000
+ Potential opportunity to build the AIOps product with Ensylon
Third Place
Rs. 25,000
Recognition + engagement with Ensylon engineering leadership
How it works
Five stages to Hackathon Day.
1
Register
1 August – 21 August 2026
Click the Register button on this page to fill in your team's registration form online. For any questions, email hackathon@ensylon.com. IP terms are agreed to at registration. Confirmations are sent within 5 business days.
2
Receive Phase 1 Brief
24 August 2026
Shortlisted teams receive the full problem brief — technical context, data source specifications, and evaluation criteria.
3
Submit Your Design
By 5 September 2026
Submit a design document: architecture, tech stack, anomaly detection methodology, and correlation logic. No code required at this stage.
4
Finalists Announced
11 September 2026
Ensylon's panel selects the top 5–6 teams based on design quality, technical rigour, and feasibility. Shortlisted teams are invited to Hackathon Day.
5
Hackathon Day
26–27 September 2026
24 continuous hours, 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Finalists build, test, and demo a working prototype at Ensylon Pune. Presentations and winner announcements on 27 September, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM.
Who should apply
Built for problem solvers.
Primary target
Startup teams and experienced professionals.
Hands-on experience in cloud, observability, or AI/ML. Teams that have shipped things in production.
Cloud / DevOps / SRE
AI / ML Engineers
Startup Founders
Software Architects
Data Engineers
Eligibility
Teams of 2 to 3, across India.
Open to startup teams, working professionals, and students. Teams must be formed before registration — no solo entries.
Students welcome
Final-year undergraduate and post-graduate students with a strong technical background may apply. Ensylon reserves the right to accept or reject applications at its sole discretion.
Venue
Ensylon Pune Office.
Location
Ensylon India
1101, One HQ, Balewadi, Pune
Starts 9:00 AM IST on 26 September — 24 continuous hours
Vegetarian food and refreshments provided throughout
Cafeteria available for rest throughout the 24-hour event
Bring your own laptops and development setup
Enquiries
Have a question?
If you have any questions about the challenge, eligibility, or logistics on the day, get in touch and we will come back to you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Who can participate?
Startup teams and technology professionals are our primary target. Final-year undergraduate and post-graduate students with a strong technical background are also welcome. No solo entries — all participants must be in a team of 2–3.
What is the team size?
Minimum 2 and maximum 3 participants per team. All team members must register together using a single registration form.
What do we submit in Phase 1?
A design document: proposed architecture, technology stack, anomaly detection methodology, and correlation logic. No working code is required. The detailed brief is shared with shortlisted teams on 24 August.
What happens on Hackathon Day?
Finalist teams (5–6) build a working prototype over 24 continuous hours at Ensylon Pune. The event starts at 9:00 AM on 26 September. Presentations and announcements happen on 27 September, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM.
What technology stack should we use?
Any stack is allowed. Your solution should ingest from CloudWatch, Grafana, or application logs. You are encouraged to use LLMs or GenAI for ticket drafting. Only open-source libraries with permissive licences (MIT, Apache 2.0) may be used.
Who owns the work produced?
All intellectual property developed during or for the hackathon — code, designs, architecture documents, and prototypes — is the exclusive property of Ensylon India. Full IP terms are in the registration form and must be agreed to before participation.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not provided. The Ensylon office cafeteria will be open throughout the 24-hour event. Participants travelling from outside Pune arrange their own accommodation.
Can we see the problem statement before registering?
The high-level challenge is described on this page. The detailed brief — including data source specifications and evaluation criteria — is shared only with shortlisted teams on 24 August 2026.
Register
Enter your team.
Teams of 2 to 3. The form takes about ten minutes and covers team details, technical background, logistics, and the intellectual property and liability terms you will be asked to accept.
Open the Registration Form
Ready to build?
Enter the challenge.
Teams of 2 to 3. Startup teams, professionals, and final-year students welcome.
Registration deadline: 21 August 2026 · Hackathon Day: 26 September 2026 · Ensylon Office, Pune
hackathon@ensylon.com