📌About the Event

MOONSHOT 2026 is a 5-hour individual buildathon organized by CodeNicely in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The competition challenges participants to take one original idea and transform it into a working prototype within five hours. Unlike traditional team hackathons, MOONSHOT is an individual competition with no fixed technology stack. Participants can use AI, GenAI, APIs, automation tools, no-code platforms, frameworks, open-source technologies, or any other tools that help them build their solution. The event is open to students, working professionals, developers, and first-time builders from any domain.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Organizer: CodeNicely
• Format: Individual participation; teams are not allowed.
• Mode of Conduct: Offline / in-person buildathon.
• Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Venue: 2nd Floor, House 106/3, Avanti Vihar Road, Geetanjali Nagar, Sector 3, Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 492004.
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Buildathon Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Doors Open: 1:30 PM.
• Participation: Individual only; there is no team formation or shortlist stage.
• Technology: Participants can use any technology or stack including AI, GenAI, APIs, automation, no-code tools, SaaS tools, frameworks, and open-source technologies.

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📅 Important Dates

• MOONSHOT 2026 Buildathon Date: 23 August 2026
• Doors Open: 1:30 PM
• Buildathon Starts: 2:00 PM
• Final Submission Deadline: 7:00 PM on 23 August 2026
• Prototype Presentation/Demo: After the five-hour building period, participants showcase what they have built.

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to students and working professionals.
• Participants from any academic or professional domain can register.
• No computer science degree or coding-specific job background is required.
• Developers as well as first-time builders are welcome.
• Participation is individual only; teams are not permitted.
• There is no shortlist or qualification round before the buildathon.
• Participants should bring their own laptop and charger; the organizers provide the venue, electricity, and Wi-Fi.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Certificate of Participation: Provided to every participant.
• Company Value Diary: Announced for participants by CodeNicely.
• MOONSHOT Goodies Kit: Awarded to selected builders.
• Guaranteed CodeNicely Interview Opportunity: Standout participants may receive a guaranteed interview opportunity with CodeNicely.