Artificial Intelligence
AI & ML in Bangalore
Bengaluru is one of the world's largest AI/ML talent hubs. This page aggregates the best AI & ML courses, upcoming events, and the companies building the next wave of intelligent products right here in the city.
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AI & ML courses in Bangalore
Data
Python for Data Science
Get fluent in the Python data stack — NumPy, pandas and visualisation — through community-led, hands-on sessions.
BeginnerHybridFreeAI & ML
Applied Machine Learning
Practical ML from practitioners who ship it — feature engineering, model evaluation and putting models into production.
AdvancedHybridPaidAI & ML
Generative AI & LLM Engineering
Build with large language models — prompting, RAG, evaluation and agents — the engineering behind production GenAI features.
AdvancedHybridPaidData
PG Programme in Data Science
A rigorous, research-grade postgraduate programme in data science from one of India's top computing institutes.
AdvancedHybridPaidAI & ML
Research Internships — AI & Systems
Work alongside leading researchers on AI and systems problems at India's premier research institute — a launchpad into deep tech.
AdvancedIn-personFunded
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AI & ML events & hackathons in Bangalore
Hackathon
Bangalore AI Hackathon
A 24-hour build sprint for AI-native products — ship a prototype with LLMs, agents and open models, with mentors and prizes.
2026-07-12HSR Layout, BangaloreFreeConference
The Fifth Elephant 2026
India's flagship data and ML practitioners' conference — two days of deeply technical talks, workshops and the legendary hallway track.
2026-07-24Dairy Circle, BangalorePaidSummit
GenAI Summit Bengaluru
A full-day summit on building with large language models — RAG, agents, evaluation and the GenAI stack, from teams shipping it in production.
2026-08-08Rajajinagar, BangalorePaidSummit
DataHack Summit 2026
A three-day applied AI and data science summit — hands-on hacks, research talks and the latest in generative and agentic AI.
2026-08-21Palace Road, BangalorePaidConference
GDG DevFest Bangalore 2026
The biggest community-run developer festival in the city — Android, Web, Cloud and AI tracks, codelabs and a few thousand of your people.
2026-09-19Tumkur Road, BangalorePaidHackathon
MLH Hackcon 2026
The conference for hackathon organizers and seasoned student hackers — sessions on community-building, sponsorship and running events that actually change lives.
2026-08-14Global$50K poolHackathon
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026
The world's largest hackathon by participation — over 50,000 participants in 150+ countries solving NASA's open challenges with open data, spanning climate, space exploration and Earth observation.
2026-10-03GlobalGlobal recognition & NASA inviteHackathon
Google Solution Challenge 2026
GDSC's annual flagship challenge: build a solution to a UN Sustainable Development Goal using Google technology. Teams get mentorship, cloud credits and a shot at the global final.
2026-01-22Global$3K + mentorship + tripsHackathon
Devpost Global AI Hack 2026
Devpost's open, async virtual hackathon for AI builders worldwide — 21 days to integrate large language models or open-source AI into a product the world can use.
2026-09-01Global$75K poolHackathon
HackMIT 2026
MIT's flagship student hackathon — 24 hours of building, workshops by industry leaders, and some of the toughest acceptance criteria for student hackers in the world.
2026-09-19Global$10K+ prizesHackathon
Smart India Hackathon 2026
India's largest student hackathon — teams from engineering colleges across the country tackle real problem statements submitted by central and state government ministries.
2026-11-20India₹1L per team + national recognitionHackathon
TechGig Code Gladiators 2026
India's largest coding championship — hundreds of thousands of developers compete across elimination rounds, with the winners offered direct placements at top tech companies.
2026-03-01India₹20L pool + job offersHackathon
India GenAI Hackathon 2026
Focused on generative AI applied to India-scale problems — Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC, agri data — with mentors from leading Indian AI labs and venture capital.
2026-08-30India₹10L poolHackathon
Bangalore AI Buildathon 2026
A 24-hour builder sprint for AI-native products in the heart of Bangalore — LLMs, multi-agent systems and open models, with hands-on mentorship from engineers shipping AI in production.
2026-07-19Bangalore₹5L pool + Antler fast-trackHackathon
Bangalore FinTech Hack 2026
Build the next generation of Indian fintech — open banking APIs, UPI 2.0 credit rails, fraud detection and AI-powered personal finance, with live data sandboxes from NPCI.
2026-09-12Bangalore₹8L poolHackathon
Bangalore Climate Tech Hack
Tackle Bangalore's real climate challenges — urban heat islands, EV grid integration, waste and water — with datasets from BBMP, BESCOM and the Karnataka climate council.
2026-11-07Bangalore₹6L pool + incubation offer
Ecosystem
AI & ML companies in Bangalore
Sarvam AI
Series AFoundation AI models and APIs for Indian languages
AI & MLSaaSKoramangalaKrutrim
Series AIndia's first AI unicorn building homegrown AI chips and models
AI & MLKoramangalaYellow.ai
Series C+Enterprise conversational AI and CX automation platform
AI & MLSaaSWhitefieldAtlan
Series C+The modern data workspace for data teams
Developer ToolsAI & MLSaaSHSR Layout
Questions
AI & ML in Bangalore — FAQ
What are the best AI & ML courses in Bangalore?
Bangalore has top-tier AI & ML programmes ranging from IISc research internships to Fifth Elephant's Applied Machine Learning cohort and Generative AI & LLM Engineering bootcamps. Many are hybrid, running theory online and labs in-person across the city.
Which companies are hiring AI engineers in Bangalore?
Bangalore's AI hiring is led by AI-native SaaS companies and global capability centres. The 9180 jobs board filters open roles by 'AI & ML' so you can see live postings from verified Bangalore employers.
Are there free AI & ML courses in Bangalore?
Yes — Kunal Kushwaha's free DevOps & ML content, BangPypers community workshops, and IISc's funded research internships are all zero-cost. Filter 9180's course catalog by topic 'AI & ML' and price 'Free' to see them.
What AI conferences happen in Bangalore?
Bangalore hosts The Fifth Elephant (flagship data & ML conference), DataHack Summit, GenAI Summit Bengaluru and the GDG DevFest AI track every year. The 9180 events calendar lists them all with signup links.
How do I get into AI & ML as a beginner in Bangalore?
Start with Python for Data Science (BangPypers community workshop, free), then move into Applied Machine Learning. Attending the Fifth Elephant or GDG DevFest as a volunteer is a great way to meet the community and find mentors.
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