AI Venture Factory powered by HaiVE, India's first AI Technology Business Incubator conducted an AI No-Code Hackathon from February 15th to February 16th, 2024, at St Joseph's College of Engineering, OMR, Chennai.  

This landmark event, sponsored by FlutterFlow, BuildShip, HaiVE, Terv, and emphasized innovation and inclusivity, drawing over 500 participants nationwide, with 150+ attending in person and the rest joining remotely.  

The hackathon, aimed at democratising AI development through no-code tools, attracted remarkable participation from diverse demographics. Notably, a 14-year-old school student secured the second prize, highlighting the event's inclusivity. 

The first prize went to SentientMatters.com, a zero-employee news media start-up using AI to report on AI, emphasizing the event's promotion of innovative solutions in the AI field.  

"Seeing such a wide range of participants, especially young talents like the 14-year-old winner, Karthik, engaging with AI and no-code tools was truly inspiring," said Arjun Reddy, co-founder of AI Venture Factory and HaiVE. "This hackathon not only highlighted the potential of AI in democratizing technology but also reinforced our mission at AI Venture Factory to nurture and accelerate AI-driven innovation."  

Participants were given premium access to cutting-edge no-code platforms like FlutterFlow and BuildShip, empowering them to build and launch their products within the two-day event. The requirement to create a two-minute video explaining their process and product further honed their skills in delivering effective elevator pitches, a crucial aspect of entrepreneurial success.