MumbaiHacks 2024: AI Hackathon Sets New Guinness World Record

Mumbai & India have officially secured their place on the global AI map by hosting MumbaiHacks, the world’s largest generative AI hackathon, bringing together 1460 participants to redefine the future of AI. This achievement sets a new world record for the most participants in a Gen AI hackathon, propelling India to the forefront of AI innovation.The hackathon, co-hosted by the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM) and Made in Mumbai, in collaboration with industry giants like Meta, NVIDIA, Quantiphi, and ATLAS SkillTech University, was held over two-days, October 25th and 26th at ATLAS SkillTech University in BKC, Mumbai. 

1460 hackers were selected to participate out of nearly 3,000 registrations. This remarkable hackathon set a world record for the Most Participants in a Generative AI Hackathon, officially recognized by Guinness World Records™.This achievement underscores Mumbai's position as a global hub for tech talent and a key player in the Generative AI ecosystem. Google Cloud and Formula E had previously set the record for the largest Generative AI hackathon, drawing 1,130 participants in London on July 19, 2024.

MumbaiHacks, held on the heels of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's milestone visit to Mumbai, brought together a diverse group of developers, engineers, and innovators solving some of the most urgent global challenges. The hackathon received an impressive 398 project submissions including innovative ideas like AI-powered financial inclusion platforms and AI-driven public safety systems. With a ₹12 lakh prize pool, mentorship opportunities, and a platform for teams to pitch their ideas to a panel of industry and tech leaders, each team showcased AI-driven solutions that stood out for their ingenuity, scalability, and potential to make a significant impact—setting a new benchmark in India’s generative AI landscape. With support and guidance from over 50 industry mentors and support from prominent tech communities including Faiz Malkani’s Made in Mumbai, participants gained unparalleled insights and expertise, fuelling transformative ideas and driving high-impact solutions across critical sectors.

The winning solutions ranged from:

Social Good

• Sentinel Shield: Safety in missile and nuclear attack zones through predictive AI
• Naina: AI assistant to empower visually impaired individuals to understand their surroundings

Finance

• KUBER: Curated AI-driven investment recommendations for retail investors in India
• InvestiGenie: AI-powered portfolio analysis and equity recommendations for new investors

Entertainment

• Mozoop: Personalized, AI-powered movie trailers
• Educare: Surgical training in AR with an AI assistant

Saas

• Mercury: AI-powered productivity management system for remote workers
• TrendPulse: Demand forecasting for businesses with AI 

Aakrit Vaish, Co-Chair of TEAM, Advisor to the India AI Mission, and Co-Founder of Haptik, remarked, “The sheer scale and impact of MumbaiHacks demonstrates Mumbai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of technology, the tech density and the boundless potential of generative AI. MumbaiHacks is not only a historic moment for AI but also for India.”

Commenting on the momentous occasion, Dhruvil Sanghvi, Founder and CEO, LogiNext, and Governing Council Member, TEAM said, “This is a new era for AI and Mumbai, and I am immensely proud to witness the role LogiNext and TEAM has played in catalysing this movement. MumbaiHacks has set an unprecedented milestone, not only in terms of participation but in showcasing Mumbai's unique role at the forefront of generative AI innovation.”

“Our success in setting the Guinness World Record in a GenAI hackathon is a proud moment and underscores our commitment to developing future leaders. We are building a culture where learning, experimentation, and collaboration thrive to unlock the potential of Gen AI for businesses globally.” said Vivek Khemani, CoFounder, Quantiphi. 

MumbaiHacks featured an elite jury of industry leaders from business, finance, tech, and entertainment, including:

·         Siddharth Roy Kapur, Founder & MD, Roy Kapur Films

·         Faye Dsouza, Journalist and Entrepreneur

·         Aakrit Vaish, Advisor, IndiaAI Mission, Co-Founder Haptik;  Co-Chair, TEAM

·         Naiyya Saggi, Group Co-Founder, The Good Glamm Group; Governing Council Member, TEAM

·         Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder, LEAD Group

·         Karan Mehta, Founder and CTO, Kissht

·         Harshjit Sethi, Managing Director, Peak XV Partners

·         Vivek Khemani, Co-Founder, Quantiphi; Governing Council Member, TEAM

·         Akanksha Hazari, Founder, LoveLocal; Governing Council Member TEAM

·         Abhishek Ravi, CIO, Dream 11 (Dream Sports)

·         Priti Rathi Gupta, Co-Founder, Lxme

Building on the success of Mumbai Hacks 2024, TEAM also announced the upcoming edition of their flagship event, Mumbai Tech Week in February 2025 which has become one of the flagship tech & innovation events in Asia and cements Mumbai’s role as a global hub for the venture and startup ecosystem.