The recent MOYA Hackathon was a remarkable testament to the future of multi-agent AI. MontyCloud, in partnership with the Software Architecture for Sustainability (SA4S) group at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad’s (IIIT-H) Software Engineering Research Centre, is proud to have played a pivotal role in sponsoring and supporting this event. With over 100 talented AI, ML, and Computer Science students participating, the hackathon was an inspiring showcase of innovation, creativity, and technical skill.
Driving Innovation with the MOYA Framework
MontyCloud’s MOYA framework served as the foundation for this event, empowering students to build groundbreaking multi-agent solutions in record time. From self-assembling agents delivering end-to-end outcomes, to a privacy-focused mental health coaching AI, to a Dungeon Master (DM) Agent redefining game storytelling, and even a self-tuning multi-agent meme generator—students amazed everyone with their inventive applications.
One of the most powerful takeaways was the versatility of the MOYA framework. Students seamlessly integrated MOYA with other frameworks and tools to deliver impressive outcomes. This flexibility demonstrates MOYA's potential not only in cloud operations but also across various industries and applications.
Impact and Insights from the Hackathon
As Professor Karthik Vaidhyanathan, who hosted the event, highlighted:
"The hackathon clearly validated the capability of the framework and allowed us to gather valuable feedback on how to further improve it. The technical creativity displayed by IIIT Hyderabad students reinforced their incredible potential in applied AI."
Professor Karthik emphasized how the hackathon reflected the success of industry-academic collaboration between MontyCloud, the Software Engineering Research Center (SERC) at IIIT Hyderabad, and OSDG. This partnership is driving innovative AI solutions that are not only research-driven but also practically applicable.
In fact, the MOYA framework’s recent selection as a Best Paper Award candidate at CAIN 2025 reflects the ongoing efforts to combine deep research with real-world implementations, proving MontyCloud’s dedication to advancing AI technology.
Learnings and Achievements
Reflecting on the event, MontyCloud’s CTO Kannan Parthasarathy expressed pride in seeing the MOYA framework come to life:
"It was awesome to see IIIT-H students use MOYA to build such cool AI projects—it really proved our tool isn’t just theory but works in the real world. The hackathon was a major win, showing that our vision for MOYA is spot on and giving us ideas on how to tweak it even more."
One standout achievement was the team that won the "Meaningful Contribution to Framework" award. Despite having no prior experience with agentic frameworks, they successfully utilized MOYA to build an impactful project, demonstrating MOYA’s user-friendly yet powerful nature.
The range of projects presented at the hackathon showcased MOYA’s versatility, proving it can be applied far beyond cloud operations—demonstrating its potential for sectors like healthcare, gaming, and creative content generation.
Investing in the Future of AI
MontyCloud’s sponsorship of this hackathon underscores its commitment to nurturing the next generation of AI builders. The company’s involvement extended beyond funding—its team actively mentored participants, provided technical guidance, and opened up internship opportunities for standout contributors.
The hackathon served as a powerful reminder that the AI era is accelerating rapidly, and frameworks like MOYA are key enablers in this journey. As MOYA evolves, MontyCloud remains dedicated to driving impactful AI solutions and empowering developers to shape the future of agentic technology.
A huge thank you to our partners at IIIT Hyderabad and SERC for their continued collaboration, and to all the students who participated for their energy, creativity, and groundbreaking ideas. This is just the beginning—AI innovation is on the rise, and MontyCloud is proud to help lead the way.
