1-4 Team Members
Age 18+
Open for GCC practitioners
Online (Demo Day)
$10,000 Prize Pool

Build Enterprise AI Applications. Solve Real-World Challenges.

Join developers, data engineers, AI practitioners, and innovators from Global Capability Centers (GCCs) to build AI-native applications using Snowflake CoCo CLI.

About the Hackathon

The Snowflake CoCo CLI Hackathon is a build-first innovation challenge designed for developers who want to create enterprise-ready AI applications—not just prototypes.

Leverage Snowflake CoCo CLI to build intelligent, production-ready solutions that solve real-world enterprise challenges using AI and data.

Whether you’re an AI engineer, software developer, or data practitioner, this is your opportunity to learn from experts, build innovative solutions, and compete with the best.

Why Join

Build More Than a Project. Build Your Next Opportunity.

Compete for a $10,000 Prize Pool

Transform your ideas into AI-native applications and compete for exciting rewards.

Build with Snowflake CoCo CLI

Gain practical experience with Snowflake’s AI developer tooling and enterprise workflows.

Solve Real Enterprise Challenges

Work on problem statements inspired by real business scenarios.

Learn from Snowflake Experts

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to accelerate your learning.

Join the GCC Developer Community

Network and collaborate with developers and AI practitioners across leading organizations.

Build a Portfolio-Worthy Project

Walk away with a production-ready AI application you can proudly showcase.

Who Should Participate

This program is designed for professionals with technical experience in building data or AI-driven systems.

Eligible Profiles

  • Software Engineers
  • Data Engineers
  • Data Scientists
  • AI / ML Practitioners
  • Backend & Application Developers

Geographic Eligibility

  • Open across India GCC developers

Team Participation

  • Individual or team participation allowed
  • Team size: 1–4 members

Problem Statements

Choose Your Challenge

Risk, Fraud and Regulatory Intelligence Copilot

Banking and NBFC teams manage real time fraud, liquidity and credit risk, and regulatory reporting (AML, Basel, and local regulations), largely manual today.

Build a copilot that surfaces risk and fraud signals and produces audit ready regulatory outputs from natural language questions.

Learn from Snowflake Experts

Before you build, gain hands-on experience through live technical workshops designed to help you get started with Snowflake CoCo CLI.

Workshop 1

Getting Started with Snowflake CoCo CLI

  • Introduction to CoCo CLI
  • Environment Setup
  • Development Workflow
  • Core Concepts
Workshop 2

Building AI Applications with Snowflake CoCo CLI

  • Hands-on Implementation
  • AI Application Development
  • Enterprise Best Practices
  • Live Demonstration

Learn Beyond the Workshops

Stay engaged throughout the hackathon through interactive sessions designed to help you succeed.

Live AMA Sessions

Ask your technical questions directly to Snowflake experts.

Technical Q&A

Resolve implementation challenges while building.

Community Discussions

Collaborate with fellow participants and exchange ideas.

Expert Guidance

Receive practical insights and best practices from Snowflake professionals.

Timeline

Registrations begins

15 June, 2026

Problem Statement Explainer (Intro) Session

6th Aug 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)

Workshop-1 | CoCo CLI Starter

12th Aug, 2026

Workshop-2 | CoCo CLI & Hands-on

19th Aug, 2026

Registration Ends

12th Sept, 2026

Prototype Submission Phase

13th-30th Oct, 2026

Prototype Evaluation Phase

1st-22nd Oct, 2026

Final Shortlist Announcement

23rd Oct, 2026

Induction Session

26th Oct, 2026

Grand Finale Demo Days

27th-30th Oct, 2026

Evaluation Rubric

Real-World Relevance

30%

Technical Execution

40%

Solution Completeness

30%

Cash Prize worth $10,000

Winner

$4,300 / ₹4,00,000

per team

1st runner-up

$2,200 / ₹2,00,000

per team

2nd runner-up

$1,590 / ₹1,50,000

per team

ConsolationPrizes

$530 / ₹50,000 per team

Recognition within the Snowflake ecosystem and opportunity to present solutions to industry experts

Visibility across India Developer Community

Contact Us

Have questions? Our support team is available throughout the contest to assist. Reach out to us at-

Start Building with Snowflake CoCo CLI

Join developers across India to build real-world AI systems.

Terms and Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Is there a registration fee?

No, participation is completely free.

02

Can I participate in a team?

Yes, teams of up to 4 members are allowed.

03

Who can participate?

Developers and professionals with experience in data, AI, or application development.

04

Will workshops be recorded?

Yes, all sessions will be available on-demand.