1st place
Team Deciders
The winning team from Sona College of Technology, confirmed in Najla Fathima A's public post after the finale.
Proof: Najla Fathima A's direct LinkedIn post.
Event recap6 direct attendee postsZoho Corporation · Chennai
CHENNAI AI
HACKATHON
RECAP
2BFT × Zoho Community · June 21, 2026
Builders met at Zoho Corporation, Chennai to turn AI ideas into working projects. The proof is not an anonymous carousel: it is public posts from attendees and colleges.
21 Jun
Chennai finale
Zoho
Corporation venue
12
Teams and builds
₹0
Entry fee
Verified outcomes
Projects people actually posted about.
We removed placeholder team names and unsupported performance claims. These outcomes are grounded in public posts from participants or their institutions.
2nd prize · Top 2 project
MediVault
A project shaped through remote collaboration, new teammates in Chennai, and a live finale presentation.
Proof: Direct LinkedIn posts from Marudhu B, Dharshini M, and Ragashree V.
Biotechnology track
AI-Assisted Drug Discovery
A biotechnology-led AI project that moved from model building and debugging to a final presentation.
Proof: Karthik E's direct LinkedIn post.
Official 2BFT recap
12 teams · 12 working builds
AuraAI, PinkyPoW, MediVault, Student Wellbeing, FinSight AI, StudySphereAI, SmartLife AI Using Maps, TrustHire, Smart Parking Finder, GETZEE, AI Assisted Drug Discovery, and Aarokyam.
Proof: 2BFT Academy's public LinkedIn project recap.
Public proof · LinkedIn
Attendees said it in their own words.
These excerpts come from public attendee posts after the Chennai finale. Each card links directly to the original LinkedIn post—not to an anonymous testimonial page.
“The bigger takeaway was the people — the conversations with fellow builders, the support from the community, and the willingness of complete strangers to help each other succeed.”
Marudhu B
MediVault · Top 2 finish
Read Marudhu's original post ↗“The entire experience was incredible. Competing in person and getting a firsthand look inside the Zoho Corporation office in Chennai was a huge highlight for our team.”
Najla Fathima A
Team Deciders · 1st place
Read Najla's original post ↗“The environment, the energy, the people — everything was different from what I expected. The exposure alone was worth it.”
Dharshini M
MediVault team · 2nd prize
Read Dharshini's original post ↗“From brainstorming and building the model to debugging and presenting the final solution, the experience was filled with learning and collaboration.”
Karthik E
AI-assisted drug discovery
Read Karthik's original post ↗“The event provided a great platform to learn, collaborate, and improve my problem-solving skills.”
Sanjaykumar K
Hackathon participant
Read Sanjaykumar's original post ↗“Every discussion, challenge, and learning experience contributed to my growth as an aspiring software engineer and AI enthusiast.”
Shinee Arwin
AI Week Sprint participant
Read Shinee's original post ↗Chennai AI hackathon FAQ
The facts, without the fog.
What was the 2BFT Vibe Coding Hackathon?
It was an in-person AI build event organised by 2BFT with Zoho Community. The Chennai finale took place at Zoho Corporation on June 21, 2026, where teams built and presented working AI projects.
Where was the Chennai hackathon held?
The Chennai finale was held at Zoho Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Public LinkedIn posts from attendees and institutions identify both 2BFT and Zoho Community as organisers or collaborators.
What did participants build?
The 12 showcased builds included AuraAI, PinkyPoW, MediVault, Student Wellbeing, FinSight AI, StudySphereAI, SmartLife AI Using Maps, TrustHire, Smart Parking Finder, GETZEE, AI Assisted Drug Discovery, and Aarokyam.
Who won the Chennai finale?
Najla Fathima A's public post confirms Team Deciders secured first place. Posts from Marudhu B, Dharshini M, and Ragashree V identify MediVault as a Top 2 project and the second-prize team.
How can I verify these claims?
The LinkedIn proof section on this page links to public activity where attendee and institution posts are visible. The page deliberately avoids anonymous or unsupported success claims.
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