Season 2 Overview

AI for SDG Goals Attainment.

Season 2 scales the Foundry model to two cities. Teams of 1–3 build AI solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals through three evaluated online locks, and the strongest demo live at physical finals in Chennai and Coimbatore.

2 Physical Editions

₹2,00,000 Combined Prize Pool

3 Online Build Locks

17 SDGs in Scope

The Editions

Two equal cities, two winner sets.

Every team selects its edition at registration. Both editions run identical locks and rubrics, with independent juries, finalists and prize pools.

Chennai Edition

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology

28 August 2026 · ₹1,00,000 prize pool

Explore Edition

Coimbatore Edition

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

25 September 2026 · ₹1,00,000 prize pool

Explore Edition

Season 2 in Depth

Everything you need to decide and prepare.

Journey

The Three-Lock Journey

Define, Design, Prove — requirements and rubrics for each lock.

Dates

Timeline and Important Dates

Every confirmed milestone from registration to results.

Rewards

Prizes and Recognition

The pools, the finalist experience and what every team receives.

Entry

Eligibility

Who can participate and how teams are composed.

Rules

Rules and Guidelines

Submission, conduct and intellectual-property rules.

Scoring

Evaluation Framework

How AI feedback and human accountability decide outcomes.

The Theme

What "AI for SDG Goals Attainment" demands.

A real problem with real evidence
A genuinely relevant SDG — not a decorative label
AI in a meaningful role, not a garnish
Measurable impact by Lock 3
Responsible use designed in from Lock 1

Explore all 17 goals — with AI directions, datasets and risks for each — in the SDG explorer.

Season 2 is open.

Chennai · 28 August 2026. Coimbatore · 25 September 2026. Choose your city and begin.