- The initiative is designed to foster creativity, accelerate AI innovation and nurture the next wave of AI talent
- A unique opportunity to design and build intelligent AI agents for real-world scenarios, gain hands-on experience with enterprise-grade platforms
- At the heart of the Hackathon series are iLink’s proprietary platforms BEAK AI Studio and iGentic
- The program welcomes final-year students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and iLink employees
- With strong participation across Chennai, Pune, and Trichy, the Hackathon Series is now gearing up for its next chapters in Pune and Noida
Pune – iLink Digital, a global leader in digital transformation and AI-driven innovation, today announced the expansion of its AI Hackathon Series across India. The initiative is designed to foster creativity, accelerate AI innovation and nurture the next wave of AI talent, powered by iLink’s proprietary platforms – BEAK AI Studio and iGentic Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform.
The Hackathon gives participants a unique opportunity to design and build intelligent AI agents for real-world scenarios, gain hands-on experience with enterprise-grade platforms and receive mentorship from experienced industry practitioners. High-performing participants also stand a chance to secure short-term internships with iLink, taking their ideas closer to production-ready solutions.
Powering the Hackathon: BEAK & iGentic
At the heart of the Hackathon series are iLink’s proprietary platforms BEAK AI Studio and iGentic. BEAK is an advanced development environment where participants can design, orchestrate, and publish AI agents that automate IT operations and proactively solve problems. Complementing it, iGentic empowers businesses with multi-agent orchestration, bringing specialized AI agents together to integrate seamlessly into workflows. Together, these platforms give participants the tools to transform ideas into solutions with real-world impact.
Who Can Participate
The program welcomes final-year students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and iLink employees. By extending participation beyond its workforce, iLink ensures that aspiring AI talent can access enterprise-grade tools while learning directly from industry mentors, making the Hackathon not just a competition, but a launchpad for future innovators.
Speaking about the Hackathon, Sree Balaji, Group CEO and Co-Founder, iLink Digital said, “Our AI Hackathon series is not just about competition, it’s about creating an ecosystem where ideas turn into impact. By opening our platforms to students, young professionals and innovators beyond iLink, we are breaking down boundaries and accelerating the future of AI. This is how we nurture talent, inspire collaboration and push the limits of what’s possible.”
Recent Highlights from the Series
The Hackathon journey has already seen strong traction across India. In Chennai, the BEAK Hackathon ran from 28 June to 26 July, drawing more than 40 participants. Thirteen of them advanced to the finals, three emerged as winners, and seven secured internships with iLink Digital. Building on this momentum, the iGentic Hackathon was hosted in Pune and Chennai on 12 July, engaging 30 participants whose final presentations concluded on 19 July. Most recently, the second phase of the BEAK Hackathon in Trichy began on 9 August, attracting over 60 participants. The program is currently underway, with the finale scheduled for 6 September.
The Road Ahead
With strong participation across Chennai, Pune, and Trichy, the Hackathon Series is now gearing up for its next chapters in Pune and Noida. From there, the program will continue its journey across other regional hubs, expanding opportunities for students, graduates, and professionals to work with iLink’s AI platforms. Each new city adds to a growing community of innovators, building a pipeline of AI talent ready to create solutions that matter.
