Mathura | February 19, 2026: SPARKL GLA Technology Business Incubator (TBI), in collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) and with Easy Knowledge Club as the Community Partner, successfully hosted AI-NIRMAN 2026, a 36-hour GenAI Hackathon in Mathura.
The hackathon was designed as a startup-focused innovation program, enabling young innovators and aspiring founders to identify real-world problems and convert them into scalable, product-ready AI solutions. The initiative emphasized execution-driven innovation, product thinking, and market relevance, reaffirming SPARKL GLA TBI’s commitment to building AI-driven startups from problem to product.
Participation and Focus Areas
- 19 teams participated in the intensive 36-hour format.
- Teams ideated, built, tested, and refined AI-powered solutions across domains including:
- FinTech
- AdTech
- LegalTech
- Creator Economy
- Open Innovation
The program combined expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one mentoring, ensuring strong focus on practical implementation and startup readiness.
Pre-Preparation Workshops (February 17, 2026)
To equip participants with clarity and technical direction, preparatory workshops were conducted:
- Agentic AI and the Future of Work by Pratyush Majumdar, VP–Technology, 91Mobiles.
- From Problem Statement to Product-Market Fit by Sanjeev Aggarwal, CTO & Investor, GREST.
Jury Panel
The teams were evaluated by a distinguished panel of investors and industry experts:
- Jasmeet Bhatia, Investment Associate, GSF
- Manish Kumar, Investment Lead, Exit Fund Ventures
- Devanshi Pahuja, Investment Associate, Soonicorn Venture
- Vanshika, Investment Associate, LVX Venture
- Nikita Sharma, Easy Knowledge Club
- Amit Singal, Investor, Indicorn Angels
- Rakhee Singal, Founder, Easy Knowledge Club
- Santosh Jain, ASR Business Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
- Amar Dixit, Investor, Swift Seed Ventures
- Sanjeev Aggarwal, CTO, GREST
Winners of AI-NIRMAN 2026
- 1st Prize (₹35,000): Team WheatSpectral AI
- 2nd Prize (₹25,000): Team Nivesh AI
- 3rd Prize (₹10,000): Team Vigyapan AI
- Consolation Prizes (₹5,000 each): Team Codebuster and Team Fluenzy AI
Valedictory Ceremony
The valedictory and prize distribution ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anoop Gupta.
- Mr. Ravi Tiwari, Vice-President, Technology Business Incubator, delivered the vote of thanks.
- The successful execution of the hackathon was supported by:
- Mr. Deepak Sharma, Manager – Events & Outreach
- Mr. Jitendra Sharma, Coordinator, NewGen IEDC
- Mr. Sourabh Tiwari, Operations Manager, Technology Business Incubator
- The dedicated student team of the Entrepreneurship Cell
Impact and Commitment
AI-NIRMAN 2026 reaffirmed SPARKL GLA TBI’s mission to:
- Build AI-driven startups from problem to product.
- Strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem through structured mentorship.
- Facilitate investor engagement and execution-focused startup programs.
- Empower youth innovators to transition from ideas to scalable ventures.
About SPARKL GLA TBI
SPARKL GLA Technology Business Incubator (TBI) is a leading incubation platform fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. With strong industry partnerships and government support, SPARKL GLA TBI provides startups with mentorship, funding access, and structured programs to accelerate growth in emerging technologies.
