📌 About the Event

FOSS Hack 2026 is India’s largest hybrid hackathon that brings together students, professionals, and open-source enthusiasts to create, contribute to, and extend Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) projects over a month-long period.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Hackathon
• Eligibility
  • Open to any Indian national who has a valid bank account and PAN; diverse skill sets (developers, designers, domain specialists, etc.) are encouraged.
• Team Size: Teams can consist of 1–4 members; solo participation is allowed.
• Effort Level: High
  • It is a month-long contribution-oriented hackathon with emphasis on building meaningful software projects (code, documentation, design, testing, etc.).
• Submission Type:
  • Project contributions via repository link, valid open-source license, complete documentation, and demo video upload within the hackathon period

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration: Begins 20 February 2026.
• Hackathon Period: 1 March to 31 March 2026.
• Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026 at 6:00 PM IST.
• Results Announcement: 4 May 2026.

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

Tier	Prize Value	Additional Details
Total Prize Pool	₹5,00,000	Distributed among top projects; specific amounts not listed officially yet.

• Prize Type: Cash rewards for winning projects across categories

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🎯 Execution Details

• Mode: Month-long contribution and build cycle; hybrid format (online & local hosts in person).
• Projects should demonstrate actual work done during March 1–31, 2026.
• Evaluation based on quality, completeness, and relevance of contributions.
• Local hosts may conduct orientations, check-ins, and milestone days.

Format: Hybrid

• Online: Main participation accepted regardless of location.
• Offline: Optional in-person collaboration possible at local host venues (multiple cities including Bengaluru, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, etc.)

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📞Point of Contacts

Contact Email: fosshack@fossunited.org