Build For Bharat 2.0

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Build for Bharat 2.0 The Flagship 36-Hour Hackathon at Chandigarh University Build for Bharat 2.0 is a flagship national-level hackathon organized at Chandigarh University, bringing together students, developers, innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts from across the country to identify real-world challenges and build meaningful, technology-driven solutions. The hackathon is designed to move beyond ideas and encourage participants to transform problems into innovative, practical, scalable, and impactful solutions using technology. Prize Pool & Rewards Total Rewards: ₹20.50 Lakhs+ SAS Vouchers Worth ₹20 Lakhs Participants will have the opportunity to compete for SAS vouchers worth ₹20,00,000, providing access to SAS products, technologies, and resources. Cash Prizes Worth ₹50,000 In addition to the SAS vouchers, ₹50,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to winning teams. Total Rewards: ₹20,50,000+ Hackathon Format Round 1 — Online Registration & Idea Submission Participants will register their teams through Unstop and submit their proposed solution in the prescribed PPT format. Teams are expected to clearly present: Problem being addressed Target users and stakeholders Proposed solution Innovation and uniqueness Data sources and methodology Technical approach Expected outcomes Potential real-world impact Registration & PPT Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026 The submitted proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the problem, innovation, feasibility, approach, potential impact, and overall solution vision. Round 2 — 36-Hour On-Campus Hackathon Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will be invited to Chandigarh University for the final 36-hour offline hackathon. Dates: 7–8 October 2026Duration: 36 HoursMode: Offline / On-CampusVenue: Chandigarh University During the final round, teams will transform their proposed ideas into functional prototypes through intensive development, testing, validation, and iteration. Participant Benefits Participants attending the on-campus final round will receive: 3 meals during the hackathon Lunch and Dinner on 7 October Breakfast on 8 October Opportunity to participate in a 36-hour national-level hackathon Opportunity to compete for ₹20.50 Lakhs+ in total rewards Opportunity to showcase solutions to mentors and jury members Hands-on experience in solving real-world problems Networking opportunities with fellow innovators and developers Participation Fee ₹400 per team Shortlisted teams proceeding to the final on-campus round will participate at Chandigarh University as per the event's participation process. Problem Statements The Problem Statements for Build for Bharat 2.0 are available on the Unstop event page. Participants can scroll down on the event page to access and download the Problem Statement document. Teams are encouraged to study their selected problem carefully, understand the real-world context, identify relevant stakeholders, and develop a solution with clear practical impact. What We Look For Build for Bharat 2.0 seeks solutions that demonstrate: Strong understanding of the problem Innovation and originality Effective use of technology and data Technical feasibility Practical applicability Scalability Clear stakeholder value Measurable real-world impact A functional and demonstrable prototype The choice of technology and methodology is open to participants and should be appropriate to the problem being addressed. Who Can Participate? The hackathon is open to students, developers, designers, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts who are passionate about solving real-world problems through technology. Participants are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams with expertise across: Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Data Science | Software Development | Web & App Development | Cybersecurity | Cloud Computing | UI/UX | Data Analytics | Product Development | Entrepreneurship Important Dates Event Date Registration & PPT Submission 25 September 2026 Final On-Campus Hackathon 7–8 October 2026 Final Round Duration 36 Hours Final Round Mode Offline Venue Chandigarh University Participation Fee ₹400 per team Meals Provided 3 Meals 7 October Lunch & Dinner 8 October Breakfast SAS Vouchers Worth ₹20,00,000 Cash Prizes ₹50,000 Total Rewards ₹20,50,000+ From Idea to Impact A great idea is only the beginning. The real challenge is to understand the problem, build the right solution, validate it, and demonstrate its potential to create meaningful impact. Build for Bharat 2.0 provides the platform to turn ideas into solutions, compete at a national level, and showcase your innovation. Bring your team.Bring your ideas.Bring your skills.Build something that matters. Build for Bharat 2.0 36 Hours. Real Problems. Real Solutions. ₹20.50 Lakhs+ in Rewards.