OSF Hackathon 2026
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📌About the Event
OSF HackOne 2K26 is a national-level online hackathon powered by Our Startup Freelancer, designed for students, developers, AI builders, startup founders, and problem-solvers across India. The event focuses on 48 hours of real-world innovation, where participants build practical projects, connect with mentors and judges, and compete for rewards and recognition. It is positioned as a platform for India’s next generation of tech builders and startup creators.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: 100% Online
- Event Type: National-level hackathon
- Duration: 48-hour build sprint
- Target Participants: Students, developers, AI/ML builders, designers, startup founders, and student creators
- Team Size: 1–3 members
- Focus Areas: AI, innovation, startup ideas, real-world problem solving, and tech-enabled solutions
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 22 May 2026
- Last Date to Register: 15 June 2026
- Hackathon Dates: 20–23 June 2026
- Hackathon Kickoff: 20 June 2026
- Build Sprint: 48-hour online sprint
- Final Submission: 22 June 2026, 11:59 PM
- Jury Evaluation: 21–23 June 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students, developers, creators, AI builders, startup founders, and innovators across India
- Participation Format: Solo participation or team participation allowed
- Team Size Rule: 1–3 members per team
- Submission Requirement: Teams need to prepare their idea/project submission PPT using the official OSF Hackathon template structure.
- Original Work Rule: Plagiarism can lead to disqualification, as mentioned on the official login/rules page snippet.
- Evaluation Process: Projects are reviewed by a jury evaluation panel of industry experts and academicians.
- Evaluation Criteria: The official guideline page mentions structural specifications and evaluation parameters for technical submissions.
- Judging Focus: Evaluation is expected to focus on problem clarity, innovation, technical execution, prototype quality, impact, and presentation, based on the event’s stated submission and jury process.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Pool: ₹50,000+
- Certificates: Participation/recognition certificates are promoted for participants.
- Mentorship: Access to mentors and domain-specific judges
- Networking: Opportunity to connect with developers, founders, mentors, and startup ecosystem partners
- Portfolio Building: Participants can build real-world projects that can strengthen their resume, portfolio, and startup profile
- Startup Exposure: The event promotes building ideas that can grow into products or startups.