National Student Innovation Programme

Mozilla CHRIST Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026

Building accessible, multilingual and community-centred AI solutions for real-world challenges.

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
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Students collaborating on responsible AI prototypes in a campus innovation lab
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Announcements

Deadline Extended October 5, 2026
Faculty Mentor Award First Price : ₹25,000
Registration Fee ₹1,000 per team of three members

(Extra team member: ₹250 each.)

Mozilla Open Badges: Members of shortlisted finalist teams will receive Open Badges, providing verifiable digital recognition of their achievements and participation in the Buildathon.  

National-Level Programme
3-5 Students per Team
18-25 Age Group
Seven Innovation Themes
January 2027 Buildathon Finale
About the Programme

Human Scale AI for Real Communities

Students developing community-centred AI solutions

About Mozilla Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026

Hosted by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus, in collaboration with Mozilla Foundation, the Mozilla Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026 is a national student innovation programme that brings together young innovators from across India to build AI solutions for real-world community challenges.

Rooted in Mozilla's Human Scale AI vision, the Buildathon encourages participants to design technology that is accessible, multilingual and responsive to the diverse needs of society.

The Buildathon focuses on creating offline-first, community-centred and low-resource AI solutions that address challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture, accessibility, civic services, worker rights and community development.

By bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds, the programme fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem-solving and responsible AI practices that prioritise people and communities.

More than a competition, the Mozilla Human Scale AI Buildathon serves as a platform for learning, collaboration and innovation. Participants have the opportunity to transform ideas into impactful prototypes while contributing to the development of ethical, open and inclusive AI that can create meaningful change in communities across India.

Offline-first solutions
Multilingual technology
Community-centred innovation
Responsible and ethical AI

About CHRIST University

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus is a vibrant academic community committed to Academic Excellence, Research and Holistic Development.

Guided by its vision of "Excellence and Service," the campus nurtures students to become responsible global citizens who contribute meaningfully to society.

Nestled in a serene, eco-friendly environment, the Bannerghatta Road Campus combines modern infrastructure with a culture of innovation, interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.

Equipped with advanced academic facilities, research centres, auditoriums, libraries and collaborative spaces, the campus provides an ideal setting for national-level innovation programmes and student-led initiatives.

As the host of the Mozilla Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026, the Bannerghatta Road Campus brings together students, researchers and innovators from across India to create technology that addresses real-world challenges through responsible and impactful artificial intelligence.

University Vision Excellence and Service
CHRIST University Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
Open technology community collaboration inspired by Mozilla Foundation

About Mozilla Foundation

Mozilla Foundation is a global nonprofit organisation committed to building a better technology future, powered by people, open by design and fuelled by imagination.

As the mission-holder of the Mozilla Project, the Foundation works to ensure that the internet and emerging technologies remain open, accessible and built in the public interest.

Guided by the Mozilla Manifesto, Mozilla brings together communities, researchers, educators and innovators to shape technology that benefits everyone.

Through its work in open-source innovation, digital rights and trustworthy AI, Mozilla Foundation supports projects that promote transparency, inclusivity and responsible technology.

By fostering collaboration across communities, the Foundation empowers people to create solutions that address meaningful social and technological challenges.

The Mozilla Human Scale AI initiative extends this vision by encouraging the development of AI that is community-centred, multilingual and accessible.

By supporting ethical and locally relevant AI solutions, Mozilla inspires students and innovators to build technology that creates a lasting impact for communities around the world.

Explore Themes

Innovate Where It Matters Most

The Mozilla Human Scale AI Buildathon invites participants to develop AI solutions that address real-world challenges across diverse sectors. Each theme reflects Mozilla's vision of building human-centred, inclusive and community-driven technology that creates meaningful impact.

Education theme illustration

Education

Reimagine learning through AI-powered solutions that make education more accessible, engaging and inclusive.

Healthcare theme illustration

Healthcare

Improve access to reliable health information and public health communication through responsible AI.

Agriculture theme illustration

Agriculture

Support farmers and rural communities with AI solutions that enhance agricultural practices and improve productivity.

Climate theme illustration

Climate

Develop technologies that help communities respond to environmental challenges and build climate resilience.

Accessibility theme illustration

Accessibility

Design inclusive AI experiences that empower people of all abilities.

Civic Services theme illustration

Civic Services

Make public services and welfare information easier to access and understand.

Worker Rights theme illustration

Worker Rights

Build AI tools that support workers through practical, inclusive and community-focused technology.

Eligibility

Who Can Participate

Any student registered in an Indian Higher Educational Institution is eligible to participate.

Participants must be between 18 and 25 years of age.

Teams must consist of three to five members.

Each team should be interdisciplinary.

Participants may be asked to provide valid institutional identification and age verification during the selection process.

Programme Timeline

From Launch to Buildathon

July 2026

Setup and Inaugural

Programme launch, institutional setup and inaugural activities.

August 2026

Outreach and Open Call

National outreach and opening of registrations and idea submissions.

September 2026

Regional Pitch

Regional-level presentation and evaluation of shortlisted ideas.

October 2026

Selection

Selection and announcement of teams progressing to prototype development.

November and December 2026

Developing the Prototype

Selected teams develop, test and improve their proposed AI prototypes.

January 2027

Buildathon

Final Buildathon, prototype demonstration, evaluation and programme culmination.

Submit & Manage

Registration, Submissions and Results

Registration

Register for the Buildathon

Use the official Google Form to register for the Mozilla CHRIST Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026.

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Payment

Payment Portal

Use the link to do the payment for the Mozilla CHRIST Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026.

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Results

Prize Money

Mozilla CHRIST Human Scale AI Buildathon 2026 Prize Money

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