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