AIORI-3
MISSION STATEMENT
To conduct annual skill development workshops and hackathons that strengthen India’s internet infrastructure resilience and build a self-reliant supply chain of technical talent, limiting the country’s exposure to externalities.
Phase/ Timeline
15th Jun to 30th Jun 2026
Faculty Onboarding
Completed
1st Jul to 31st Jul 2026
Faculty Development Program
The AIORI-3 Faculty Development Program aims to strengthen the capacity of faculty members to integrate Internet technologies, standards, and measurement practices into teaching, research, and student innovation. The program prepares educators to mentor students participating in AIORI initiatives and foster a collaborative ecosystem for Internet research across Indian higher education institutions.
Explore Program Details
1st Aug to 15th Sep 2026
AIORI Workshop
16th Sep to 30thSep 2026
Call for Hackathon
1st Oct to 31st Oct 2026
Online Hackathon
1st Nov to 30th Nov 2026
Regional Hackathon
Dec-2026
ISEA Conference - AIORI Track
Timeline, Expectations & Deliverables from Faculties
| Phase / Timeline | Expectation | Deliverables | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Faculty Onboarding 15th Jun to 30th Jun 2026 |
Decide to participate in the program. | Submit the EOI Google Form. | Confirmation will be sent by the AIORI team upon selection. |
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Faculty Development Program (FDP) 1st Jul to 31st Jul 2026 |
Attend the online training (2 sessions of 1.5 hours each). | Training successfully completed. | Faculty receives the FDP Certificate. |
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AIORI Workshop 1st Aug to 15th Sep 2026 |
Conduct a workshop with a minimum of 50 participants. Students and other faculty members may be invited. | Register the workshop on the AIORI Portal. Share photographs, participant metrics, and workshop report. | Faculty receives an honorarium of ₹4,000 and a certificate. |
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Call for Hackathon 16th Sep to 30th Sep 2026 |
Encourage participation and register teams. | Help teams select a track and problem statement. Submit a problem statement, if any. | Confirmation received from the AIORI Team. Each team consists of 3 members (2 students and 1 faculty mentor). Maximum 3 teams per faculty. |
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Online Hackathon 1st Oct to 31st Oct 2026 |
Mentor the teams locally. Receive an additional ₹2,000 upon team registration and submission of progress updates. | Ensure teams participate in review sessions, GitHub submissions, and mentoring activities conducted by AIORI. | Based on performance, teams will be shortlisted for the Regional Hackathon. |
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Regional Hackathon 1st Nov to 30th Nov 2026 |
Apply to become a Host Institute. Support funding of ₹4,000 will be provided. | Conduct the Regional Hackathon. | Three Regional Hackathons will be conducted. Ten teams per region will participate, and two teams from each region will be selected. |
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ISEA Conference – AIORI Track Dec 2026 |
Share the final presentation deck and working code. | Present the final deliverable in the AIORI Track. | Travel expenses for selected teams will be supported. |