Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about XE Labs and the Build Sprint 2026.
About XE Labs
What is XE Labs?
XE Labs is a newly launched AI-native product lab based in Delhi NCR, India. The team focuses on turning applied AI into useful software, including AI agents, custom LLM systems, intelligent automation workflows, creator-tech tools, voice AI, video AI, and SaaS dashboards.
Is XE Labs a real company?
XE Labs is a real, early-stage AI product lab initiative. It is intentionally presented as newly launched rather than as an established legacy company. Official communication and internship administration may be facilitated through LXDIA AI Pvt. Ltd. until XE Labs operates under its own legal entity.
What does XE Labs build?
XE Labs builds AI agents for business workflows, custom LLM and knowledge systems, autonomous automations, creator-tech platforms, Indian voice AI experiences, video editing intelligence, and AI-first SaaS dashboards. The focus is practical product engineering: clear problems, testable prototypes, and reliable systems.
Where is XE Labs based?
XE Labs is based in Delhi NCR, India, and works in an online-first format. General product or partnership questions can be sent to team@xelabs.in. Build Sprint and student hackathon questions can be sent to hackathon@xelabs.in through the official xelabs.in contact channels.
What is XE Labs Build Sprint 2026?
XE Labs Build Sprint 2026 is a free, online AI product hackathon for student builders. Participants choose a real product challenge and build a working prototype. Selected finalists may be considered for paid internship opportunities based on their performance, role fit, and a separate interview.
Build Sprint 2026
How do I apply for XE Labs Build Sprint 2026?
Open the official application page on xelabs.in, choose whether you are applying solo or with a team, select one Build Sprint track, and submit your background and product idea. Applications are reviewed for product clarity, technical ability, originality, and the ability to complete a working prototype.
Is there any registration fee?
No. XE Labs Build Sprint 2026 has no registration fee or hidden participation charge. Applicants should use only the official xelabs.in application page and official @xelabs.in email addresses for program communication. Participants remain responsible for any tools or infrastructure they independently choose to use.
Will internships be paid?
Selected finalists may be offered paid internship opportunities based on Build Sprint performance, role fit, and a separate interview. Reaching the final round does not guarantee an internship. Any offer, scope, stipend, duration, and intellectual-property terms will be provided separately to candidates who are selected.
Who can apply?
Student builders graduating in 2027 or 2028 may apply. Relevant interests include engineering, AI and machine learning, full-stack development, product design, UI/UX, automation, voice AI, and video AI. Evaluation focuses on the ability to understand a problem and build a useful, original prototype.
Can solo students and teams apply?
Yes. Solo students can apply, and teams can include up to three members. Solo builders and teams are assessed against the same product and technical criteria, with scope considered appropriately. Every team should identify clear responsibilities and obtain consent before submitting another member’s contact or profile information.
Is this online or offline?
XE Labs Build Sprint 2026 is planned as an online product hackathon. Applications, prototype development, submissions, and most communication will happen remotely. Final demo instructions and any live online sessions will be shared directly with shortlisted participants through official XE Labs communication channels.
Who owns the submitted code?
Participants retain ownership of their original hackathon submissions. By submitting, they allow XE Labs to review, evaluate, discuss, and showcase the prototype for program purposes. If a finalist later accepts an internship, any production work will be governed by a separate written internship agreement.
Is XE Labs a registered company?
XE Labs currently operates as an independent, newly launched AI product lab initiative. Official communication, program administration, and internship contracts may be facilitated through LXDIA AI Pvt. Ltd. until XE Labs operates under its own legal entity. The site states this relationship openly to avoid misleading applicants.
What are the XE Labs Build Sprint tracks?
The three published tracks are InfluenceOS, a creator discovery and campaign intelligence platform; EditDNA, an AI video editing automation engine; and VoiceCore, a Hindi and Hinglish Indian voice AI agent. Each track page lists required features, suggested technology, deliverables, judging criteria, and compliance rules.
What is the XE Labs Build Sprint 2026 timeline?
Registration opens on 29 June 2026 at 9:00 AM IST and closes with idea submissions on 7 July at 11:00 AM IST. Selected teams begin prototype work on 10 July. Prototypes are due 21 July, the top 12 are announced 28 July, finals run 30 July, and winners are announced 31 July.
How will internship follow-up happen after Build Sprint?
Internship-related next steps will be disclosed after the competition. XE Labs will contact relevant winners or selected finalists through the email address or contact details submitted during registration. Any opportunity remains subject to performance, role fit, an interview, and a separate written offer describing the role and terms.