The Good Folks presents
AI-powered hackathon
Global starts from Local
- Date5 Dec 2026
- Entry₹999 / person
- Win₹10,000
Sat · 8 AM – 8 PM · Coimbatore · venue announced soon · 50 seats · Solo or teams of up to 5
About Aithon26
Real problems, from real people, that no Silicon Valley startup will ever solve. At Aithon26 you pick one, meet the co-founder who’ll build it with you, and walk out at the end of the day with a product, not just an idea.
The prize
₹10,000
for the winner, solo or team
Why attend
Four reasons to show up on 5 Dec 2026
Real problems
Every problem statement comes from a Coimbatore business you could walk into this afternoon.
One day, one product
Start with a problem at 8 AM. By 8 PM, have something that works.
Pitch to investors & judges
Show what you built to investors and judges, and hear what they really think.
Find your co-founder
50 builders in one room. The person at the next table could be who you start up with.
How it runs
From a local problem to a pitch
- StrategiseGet your problem statement, size it up and plan your build.
- BuildUse AI to turn the plan into something people can use.
- PitchPut it in front of investors and judges.
The day
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · 8 AM – 8 PM
- Check-in, and get your problem statement
- Strategise
- Build
- Pitches to investors and judges
- Results and prize
Times are indicative. Venue announced soon.
Registration
Claim your spot
50 seats. Register on your own or as a team of 2–5; the team lead fills in everyone’s details and pays in one go, ₹999 per person. Venue and schedule arrive by email.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who can take part?
Anyone who builds: students, working professionals, designers and founders. You don’t need to be an AI expert.
Can I come solo? How big can a team be?
Both work. Come on your own, or as a team of up to 5, including you.
When and where exactly?
Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 8 AM – 8 PM (12 hours), in Coimbatore. Venue announced soon; registered participants hear first.
How do I pay?
₹999 per person, so a team pays for each member. Pay to the UPI number shown in the form and upload the payment screenshot there. Your seat is confirmed once we’ve checked it.
Is there a refund?
No. The fee is non-refundable.
Is food provided?
Yes, meals and snacks through the day.
What should I bring?
Your laptop and charger.
Do I need to bring an idea?
No. The problem statements are already gathered from Coimbatore businesses; you get yours on the day.
What does the winner get?
₹10,000 for the winner, solo or team.
Are travel and stay covered?
No. Participants arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Something else? Write to hello@thegoodfolks.club.