IndiaCodex'26

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India

codex
2026

A digital Hackathon powered by Cardano & Moderated by Nucast Labs

By participating in this hackathon you are getting a chance to tap into the Cardano and Project Catalyst Ecosystem Fund, the largest of its kind, with a massive 15 million USD allocated for innovative projects on Cardano

May 2026

IndiaCodex'25
Recap

IndiaCodex '25 concluded as the third Cardano-powered developer hackathon, successfully engaging over 3,000 students, developers, and tech professionals from across India. The event brought together builders, mentors, and ecosystem leaders to drive innovation and strengthen Cardano's presence in India's Web3 space.

Building on its growing momentum, the 2025 edition featured hands-on workshops, expert talks, and live coding sessions, with an in-person finale in Hyderabad. Participants gained practical experience, showcased impactful projects, and collaborated on real-world blockchain solutions.

And just like before? You didn't need to be a Cardano expert to join. IndiaCodex '25 welcomed beginners and experienced developers alike, empowering them to build using familiar tools and languages while being part of one of the world's most decentralised PoS communities.

HACKATHON CRITERIA

Open to ALL

anyone can participate

Projects related to cardano

will be considered

max 3 participants

are allowed on one team

India Focused

This event aims to onboard the Indian developer community to Cardano

Submission Details

Participants will submit a detailed project relevant to their chosen track.

Participants must fork the India Codex’26 repository↗ on GitHub, create a team folder with their team name, and push the code base to the folder.

A README.md file in the team folder should contain project details and PPT Presentation

Participants must create an issue in the main repository titled "Issue: Team Name: Submission" and provide a glimpse of their project in the issue description.

Participants should fork the India Codex’26 repository↗ to their own GitHub profile.

After forking, participants should clone the repository to their PC/desktop and create a team folder.

The front-end and back-end code base should be pushed to this folder.

Smart contract code should be included in a separate file and uploaded.

After pushing the files and code base, participants must create an issue in the main repository titled "Issue: Team Name: Submission" and provide a description of their project.

Demo day

Event Agenda

IndiaCodex'26: A Cardano hackathon where developers, innovators, and Web3 enthusiasts come together to build, learn, and create on the Cardano blockchain.

Powered by Project Catalyst, this hackathon is your opportunity to explore real-world blockchain use cases, collaborate with like-minded builders, and turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions.

This event offers the perfect blend of hands-on development, expert mentorship, networking, and practical insights into Cardano's ecosystem. Hosted by Nucast, it's the ideal space to connect, share ideas, and experience the innovation driving Cardano forward. Don't miss out!

Event Highlights:

Insights into Cardano: Dive deep into Cardano's technology, governance, and rapidly growing ecosystem.

Learn and Build: Developers can enhance their skills through workshops on smart contracts, dApp development, NFTs, and Cardano tooling.

Mentorship & Support: Get guidance from experienced mentors and ecosystem leaders throughout the hackathon.

Networking Opportunities: Meet and collaborate with fellow developers, founders, and Web3 enthusiasts from across India.

Live Demonstrations: Experience live product showcases, rapid builds, and technical walkthroughs.

Win Prizes: Pitch your project and win exciting rewards, grants, swag, and ecosystem recognition.

Come and join us at IndiaCodex'26 to build innovative Cardano applications, sharpen your blockchain skills, connect with the community, and be part of India's growing Web3 movement.

MENTOR

Anuj Chaudhary

Growth & Marketing Committee, Intersect

SriCharan Ganta

Founder and CEO, Nucast

Sam Jeffery

Tech Lead, Nucast

Adnan Khan

Founder and CEO, SyncAI Network

Abhik Nag

Community Manager, IntersectMBO

Prizes

' Small Steps, Giant Leaps ': In addition to the prizes, the top 10 teams will receive exclusive mentorship to help them propose their projects for securing a grant from the 20 million ADA Project Catalyst Fund, one of the largest decentralized funds in the Cardano ecosystem.

1,500 ada

1st

1,000 ada

2nd

500 ada

3rd

Price data for ADA is provided by CoinGecko

Winners of India Codex 2025

General Track -

First Place

Lovelace Treasury

A Cardano DApp for personalized, customizable NFT gift cards. Each gift card is redeemable for Cardano Native Tokens (CNTs).

Second Place

Cardano Vending Machine

IoT device integration enabling ADA payments for physical item purchases.

Third Place

AI Transaction Dashboard

AI-powered interface that turns complex Cardano blockchain data into intuitive, actionable insights.

Fourth Place

ProposalPal AI

A DApp that simplifies Cardano governance with AI-generated CIP summaries and seamless wallet voting, powered by Gaia Node for proposal analysis.

Fifth Place

Scroll2Earn

A social media platform where each video asset is minted as a unique IP asset allowing users to earn $SCROLL tokens for scrolling reels. Creators earn $VIBE tokens for creating content.

Masumi Track -

First Place

Veritas AI

An AI-powered on-chain analyst for the Cardano ecosystem. Veritas AI transforms raw, complex blockchain data into clear, human-readable insights.

Second Place

CoderX

Cardano Lead Generator Agent.

Third Place

Actualte Robotics

ActuAIte Robotics builds blockchain-powered robotic systems, merging smart automation with secure transactions to drive next-gen innovation.

Event Locations