ScAI IIT Delhi to Host Local Site for Open Scientific Intelligence Hackathon 2026 October 05,2026
The Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence (ScAI), IIT Delhi will host a local site for the 4th edition of the Open Scientific Intelligence Hackathon, scheduled for 21–22 October 2026.
The international hackathon brings together scientists, mathematicians, artificial intelligence researchers, students, and practitioners for an intensive collaborative sprint aimed at developing practical solutions at the intersection of AI and scientific research.
The IIT Delhi site will provide participants with a shared space to collaborate, exchange ideas, and work together on their projects. The event is open to AI enthusiasts interested in exploring how recent developments in artificial intelligence can be applied to scientific challenges, as well as researchers interested in using AI to accelerate their work.
Previous editions of the hackathon have produced projects including automated research assistants, novel data pipelines, and agentic laboratory workflows, with several projects subsequently contributing to research publications.
The event provides participants with an opportunity to form teams, prototype new ideas, experiment with emerging AI technologies, and explore their potential for advancing scientific discovery.
Event Details
Dates: 21–22 October 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: IIT Delhi
Hackathon Registration:
https://llmhackathon.github.io/
IIT Delhi Site Registration:
https://qr-codes.io/mtyWZy
Students and researchers interested in AI for Science, scientific discovery, autonomous research systems, and emerging AI technologies are encouraged to participate.