Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon '26
Odoo
📌 About the Event
Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon ’26 is a high-stakes 24-hour coding marathon where skills speak louder than resumes. Hosted in collaboration with Allenhouse Institute of Technology, this event is designed to scout for top-tier developers and web designers who can build robust, real-world applications under pressure. Unlike many hackathons, Odoo places a heavy emphasis on software engineering best practices such as version control, input validation, and dynamic data handling making it a perfect stage for those looking to jumpstart their careers with an 8 LPA job offer.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Hackathons national and international, Hiring and Recruitment
- Organizer: Odoo in collaboration with Allenhouse Institute of Technology, Kanpur
- Eligibility: Tech students, freshers, and enthusiasts (Age: 18+)
- Team Size: 1 to 4 members (Cross-institutional teams allowed)
- Effort Level: Very High (8-hour Virtual Round + 24-hour Offline Finale)
- Submission Type: Surprise problem statements; all programming languages welcome
📅 Important Dates
- Virtual Round (8 Hours): 17th May 2026 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Virtual Round Results: 22nd May 2026 (7:00 PM)
- Final Round (24-Hour Offline): 27th – 28th June 2026
- Mode: Hybrid (Virtual Prelims | Offline Finale)
- Venue: Allenhouse Institute of Technology Campus, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Winner: ₹45,000 + Odoo Goodies + Certificate
- 1st Runner-up: ₹35,000 + Odoo Goodies + Certificate
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹25,000 + Odoo Goodies + Certificate
- Hiring Opportunity: Exceptional performers (even if they don’t win) may receive job offers with a CTC of up to 8 LPA.
- Certificates: Participation certificates for all top teams in the final round.
🎯 What You Will Do
- Solve Surprises: Tackle unknown problem statements released exactly at the start of each round.
- Build Robustly: Develop applications using real-time data sources; static JSON is only for early prototyping.
- UI/UX Design: Craft clean, responsive interfaces with intuitive navigation.
- Software Hygiene: Demonstrate proper Git version control usage across all team members and robust input validation.
- Backend Mastery: (Optional but recommended) Design APIs, model data, and set up local databases.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Direct interaction with Odoo’s technical team for evaluation.
- Exposure to Odoo’s unique development philosophy (valuing skills over traditional resumes).
- On-campus infrastructure for the 24 hour final marathon.