Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Technology Business Incubator and Student Innovation Cell - witnessed a defining leap toward India’s AI-driven future with the successful hosting of the ‘Agentic AI Founders’ Hackathon - ‘0 to 1: Hack with Uttar Pradesh’. Bringing together brilliant young innovators from IITs, NITs, IIITs, NSUT, and other premier institutions across the country, the event became a vibrant stage for groundbreaking ideas, collaboration, and the spirit of innovation - all aligned with India’s mission to lead the next wave of AI transformation. During the hackathon event, Mr. Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, CU-UP, said, ‘This hackathon marks the beginning of that high-impact, high-innovation journey we are building here at Chandigarh University. So, give your best - act ethically, create high-impact solutions. We are the frontiers of research, AI, and innovation.’ A new chapter of technological excellence has begun - right here at CU-UP, where innovation meets impact and the future of AI takes flight. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Technology Business Incubator and Student Innovation Cell, proudly marked a milestone moment as it successfully hosted the ‘Agentic AI Founders’ Hackathon - ‘0 to 1 - Hack with Uttar Pradesh’, This hackathon was a crucial step in India’s AI mission - to empower young innovators & drive the nation’s technological future. From IITs, NITs, IIITs, NSUT, and other top institutions, some of the brightest young minds gathered at the CU-UP campus to participate & display their passion and ignite ideas. Anil Kumar Singh, CEO, IIT Mandi Catalyst, shared his inspiring vision during the event and said, “20,000 students are going to be part of this hackathon - potential founders who can build transformative businesses, developing a vibrant startup culture and ecosystem at the Lucknow campus.” Dr. Preet Deep Singh, Vice President, Apna.co, applauded the initiative and said, “Chandigarh University, UP’s initiative on AI in education and startups demonstrates how academia, industry, and government are uniting. At CU-UP, it’s not just about education - it’s about shaping the future of students into technology, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, launches CU-AI.Space. A landmark moment as Mr. Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University, inaugurated CU-AI.Space, setting the stage for a new era of AI-led innovation and technological excellence. The event featured a Key Address by Shri Anurag Yadav (IAS), Principal Secretary, Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who emphasized the role of AI in shaping a digitally empowered India. Opening Remarks were delivered by Dr. Archita Nandi, Director, CU-TBI. A dynamic Panel Discussion on “Enabling Agentic Ecosystems: Policy, Capital, and Talent in AI India” brought together key thought leaders - Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub & Director, Digital India (Policy); Mr. Arush Lakhani, VP Sales & Revenue, Cloudeagle.AI (YC '21) (Capital); Mr. Shivam Verma, Co-founder & CTO, Chat360 (Talent - Software); and Ms. Santhoshi Buddhiraju, Founder, Autocracy Machinery (Talent - Hardware), Dr. Dr. Preet Deep Singh, VP, Apna.Co and Blue Machines AI. The dynamic discussion aimed to explore how strategic policymaking can empower AI startups, how capital investment can scale innovation, and how nurturing both software and hardware talent can create a self-sustaining, agentic AI ecosystem. The event also featured an engaging Virtual Fireside Chat with Mr. Roger Rizk, Co-founder & COO, Blackbox AI, sharing global insights into the evolving AI ecosystem. Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, continues to pioneer the future of AI - where ideas, intelligence, and innovation converge to redefine tomorrow. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

Voices of Innovation & Visions of the Future assembles at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh. At Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, participants from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, IIT Madras, NIT Patna, and many more leading institutions share their inspiring experiences at India’s First Agentic AI Founders Hackathon - ‘0 to 1 - Hack with Uttar Pradesh’. From the vibrant campus atmosphere to the spirit of collaboration and creation - every coder, every idea, every conversation here is shaping the future of Agentic AI. Watch The Full Video. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

The stage is all set at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, for India’s First Agentic AI founders Hackathon ‘0 to 1 - Hack with Uttar Pradesh’. The campus is filled with future innovators, coders, entrepreneurs, in short, the youth of the nation. This 30-hour hackathon will be tough and full of excitement, opportunities & ideas. So stay with us, because a lot is happening at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

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At Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, the Agentic AI revolution is about to start with "0 to 1 - Hack with Uttar Pradesh". Proudly presented by CU-UP, Technology Business Incubator, and Student Innovation Cell. With the legacy of driving innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, Chandigarh University UP invites you to a groundbreaking 30-hour hackathon on the 1st of November 2025, with participants from 18 States, 50 Cities, & 4,000 teams already registered, to compete for a $25,000 prize pool & grab a chance to learn industry-powered tactics with mentorship from leading experts. The event is powered by Blackbox AI, in collaboration with HACK WITH INDIA and Microsoft, with AISpace, unstop, and apna as platform partners. This futuristic hackathon aims to spark the next wave of AI-driven innovation - right from the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Supported by the Department of Science & Technology, N.S.T.E.D.B, MeitY Startup Hub, and DPIIT #StartupIndia, this is your opportunity to experience, build, and lead the AI revolution. Watch the video to know more. #ZeroToOneHackathon #HackWithUP #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #ChandigarhUniversity #CUUttarPradesh #CUUP #TechnologyBusinessIncubator #StudentInnovationCell #BlackboxAI #Microsoft #A1Space #Unstop #Apna #DSTIndia @blackboxai @apnahq @Unstop_World @Microsoft @Hackwithindia1

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, Technology Business Incubator & Student Innovation Cell proudly presents "0 to 1 - Hack with Uttar Pradesh" - India’s First Agentic AI Founders’ Hackathon. Chandigarh University UP continues to lead the way in fostering innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, with a $25,000 Prize Pool, Industry-Powered Challenges, & Mentorship by Industry Leaders. Join us on 1st November 2025 for an extraordinary 30-hour hackathon where innovation meets intelligence. The event is powered by Blackbox AI, in collaboration with HACK WITH INDIA, & Microsoft. Platform partners - A1Space, Unstop & Apna. This futuristic hackathon is set to ignite the next wave of AI innovation - right from the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Supported by the Department of Science & Technology, N.S.T.E.D.B, MeitY Startup Hub, and DPIIT #StartupIndia, this is your chance to experience, build, and lead the AI revolution. #HackWithUP #ZeroToOneHackathon #AgenticAI #AIHackathon #HackWithIndia #CUUttarPradesh #ChandigarhUniversityUP #TBI #StudentInnovationCell #InnovationLeaders #TechRevolution #AIInnovation @blackboxai