HACKWAVE 2.0
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
📌About the Event
HACKWAVE 2.0 is a high-intensity, 36-hour offline hackathon organized by GDG GTBIT (Google Developer Groups – Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology). After a successful first edition, the event returns “stronger and bigger” to provide a platform where raw ideas are forged into impactful, real-world projects. It is designed for the sharpest developers and designers to collaborate, innovate, and push their technical limits in a competitive physical environment.
ℹ️Event Details
- Organizer: GDG GTBIT (Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology).
- Theme: Open Innovation – Building real-world impactful projects.
- Format: 100% Offline (On-campus).
- Duration: 36 Hours (Continuous).
- Team Size: 1–4 Members.
- Eligibility: Open to students and passionate builders.
📅Critical Dates
- Registration Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 (Applications close in ~6 days).
- Event Dates: May 5th – May 6th, 2026.
- Venue: GTBIT Campus, New Delhi, India.
🎖️Prizes & Rewards
The event features an exclusive ₹1,00,000+ prize pool comprising cash, high-value goodies, and career-boosting rewards:
- Winner: ₹15,000 Cash + Exclusive Goodies + Surprise Prize.
- 2nd Place: ₹10,000 Cash + Exclusive Goodies.
- 3rd Place: ₹5,000 Cash + Exclusive Goodies.
- All Participants: Exclusive GDG swag, networking opportunities with industry mentors, and participation certificates.
🚀The Hackathon Challenge
- Ideate: Identify a problem statement (themes are typically released at the start of the event).
- Build: Develop a functional prototype within the 36-hour window.
- Mentorship: Interact with experts for real-time debugging and system design optimization.
- Pitch: Present a live demo of the working project to a panel of industry judges.
📋How to Enter
- Step 1: Register on the official portal (hosted on Devfolio).
- Step 2: Join the Official WhatsApp Group for real-time coordination and announcements.
- Step 3: Ensure your team is finalized before the 6-day countdown ends.
- Step 4: Carry your own laptops, chargers, and hardware kits to the venue