Ctrl + Build

Ctrl + Build is an open-source hackathon where participants collaborate in teams to design and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

The hackathon focuses on practical implementation, teamwork, and open-source contribution, enabling participants to build impactful projects while enhancing their technical and problem-solving skills.

Participants will work in teams to create scalable solutions, contribute to open-source ecosystems, and showcase their ideas to judges and mentors.

📅 Date & Venue

📅 6th – 7th April 2026 📍 Chandigarh University, Mohali

🔥 Why This Hackathon Stands Out

• Focus on open-source contribution • Real-world problem solving • Beginner-friendly + innovation-driven • Portfolio-worthy project building

🎯 Tracks / Themes

• Open Innovation • Open Source • Web Development • AI & Machine Learning • Cybersecurity / Blockchain

🏆 Prizes & Benefits

💰 Total Prize Pool: ₹50,000

💵 Cash Prizes (₹15,000)

🥇 1st Prize: ₹7,000 🥈 2nd Prize: ₹5,000 🥉 3rd Prize: ₹3,000

🎁 Remaining ₹35,000 Includes

• Developer tools & platform credits • Open-source rewards • Goodies & swags • Certificates for all participants • Mentorship & networking opportunities • Recognition across official platforms

🎯 Special Bounties

• 🏅 Best Open Source Contribution • 🎨 Best UI/UX • 🤖 Best AI/ML Solution • 🌐 Best Web Project

👥 Team Size

• 2–5 members • Individual registration required

⚙️ Rules

• Build during the hackathon • GitHub submission mandatory • No plagiarism • Working demo required

🧑‍⚖️ Judging Criteria

• Innovation & Creativity • Technical Complexity • Real-world Impact • Design & Usability • Open-Source Contribution • Individual Contribution & Team Collaboration

📌 Important: Evaluation will not be limited to the final demo. Teams will also be assessed based on:

• Clean and consistent Git commit history • Proper version control practices • Contribution distribution among team members

Participants will be required to present a working demo along with a GitHub repository review in front of mentors/judges.

⚙️ Additional Rule

• Each team member must actively contribute; individual contributions will be considered during evaluation • Maintain a clean and meaningful Git commit history • GitHub repository must reflect proper collaboration and development workflow

📅 Timeline

• Hackathon Start: 6 April 2026 • Submission Deadline: 7 April 2026 • Final Evaluation: 7 April 2026

🧠 What You’ll Gain

• Real project experience • Open-source exposure • Networking & mentorship • Portfolio boost

📢 Why Participate

• Build real solutions • Contribute to open source • Compete & win • Gain recognition

📞 Contact

C Square Club 📧 csquareclub@cumail.in 📞 9084542911