iQOO City Battles: Pune Edition
Weekend 2. Pune. Sept 5-6, 2026. Build AI-powered apps using on-device models on the Snapdragon NPU. A 30-hour battle where 55% of the time you code on the phone only.
Why Pune
Maharashtra’s IT hub with 1000+ tech companies, top engineering colleges (COEP, VIT, MIT, Symbiosis), and a massive developer community. Whether you’re a working professional in Hinjewadi or a student in Kothrud – this is your shot at Rs 1.5L.
What’s Included (Free)
- iQOO flagship phone (loaner)
- Office Kit + AI credits
- Mentors, jury, and meals
- Rs 6L prize pool (separate student + professional pools)
Who Should Register
- Students from any college in Pune/Maharashtra – CS, IT, ECE, any branch
- Working professionals in IT, AI/ML, product, or any tech role
- Solo or teams of 1-3 (can’t mix students and professionals in one team)
Tracks Available
FinTech, Smart Education, HealthTech, Productivity, Smart Living, Developer Tools, Open Innovation. A local or open-source model at the core earns extra points.