OOSC 4.O Hackathon

GDG IIITA Presents OOSC 4.0 Hackathon Welcome to the OOSC 4.0 Hackathon, organized by the Google Developer Group (GDG), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad. The OOSC 4.0 Hackathon is a premier innovation challenge designed for passionate developers, designers, and innovators. It provides a platform to transform ambitious ideas into impactful solutions while competing alongside talented teams from across the country. Whether you're an experienced hacker or participating in your first hackathon, OOSC 4.0 offers an opportunity to learn, build, network, and showcase your creativity. About OOSC: The Opportunity Open Source Conference (OOSC) is an international conference dedicated to advancing the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem. It brings together developers, open-source maintainers, researchers, students, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts from around the world to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive innovation through open source. Each edition features technical talks, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, community sessions, and hackathons, creating an environment where learning meets real-world collaboration. Hosted annually at leading academic institutions across India, previous editions of OOSC have been successfully organized at IIT Mandi and IIT Kanpur. The fourth edition will be hosted at IIIT Allahabad from 28th to 30th August 2026, continuing its mission of empowering contributors and strengthening the global open-source community. Hackathon Format: The competition will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 – Online Prototype Submission: Teams will work on their solutions remotely and submit a working prototype before the submission deadline. Timeline: Registrations Open: 7th August 2026 Prototype Submission: 15th August – 23rd August 2026 Registration Deadline: 21st August 2026 Shortlisted Teams Announced: 26th August 2026 The top 15 teams will advance to the finale. Phase 2 – Offline Finale at IIIT Allahabad: The shortlisted teams will be invited to the IIIT Allahabad campus to present their projects before an expert panel of judges. Every shortlisted team will receive a significant discount on OOSC Conference passes, allowing participants to attend one of Uttar Pradesh's largest flagship open-source technical events. The conference will be held from 28th to 30th August 2026, featuring renowned speakers, technical sessions, networking opportunities, and community interactions. The hackathon finale will take place in hybrid mode on 30th August 2026. Team Size: 2–3 members per team Eligibility: The hackathon is open to everyone. Students from any college, university, or academic background are welcome to participate. Registration Fee: Hackathon Registration: Free Attendance at the OOSC Conference requires a valid conference pass. Problem Statements: Problem statements will be released separately. They will span multiple domains and encourage participants to develop innovative, practical, and impactful solutions. Phase 1 – Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and originality Technical implementation Problem-solving approach Real-world impact User experience and design Scalability Quality of presentation and demonstration Prizes: Compete with some of the brightest innovators and stand a chance to win exciting rewards. 1st Prize: ₹20,000 Cash Prize 2nd Prize: ₹10,000 Cash Prize 3rd Prize: ₹5,000 Cash Prize Additional Rewards: Exciting goodies and exclusive OOSC merchandise for outstanding performers. Certificates of Excellence for finalist teams. Participation certificates for all eligible participants. Special recognition awards for exceptional innovation, creativity, and technical excellence. Join the OOSC 4.0 Hackathon, showcase your skills, and turn your ideas into impactful solutions while competing for exciting prizes and recognition. Perks: Participating in OOSC 4.0 is much more than competing for prizes. Shortlisted teams will have the opportunity to: Attend the prestigious OOSC Conference at IIIT Allahabad. Interact with renowned industry experts and speakers. Network with talented developers and innovators from across the country. Receive mentorship and valuable feedback from judges. Showcase their projects before an experienced technical panel. Build meaningful connections within the open-source and developer community. Gain recognition through certificates and awards. Experience the vibrant technical culture of IIIT Allahabad. Complimentary refreshments will be provided during the offline finale and conference. Rules: Each team must consist of 2–3 members. A participant may be part of only one team. All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon. Any form of plagiarism or unfair practice will result in immediate disqualification. Teams must adhere to all deadlines announced by the organizers. The decision of the judges and the organizing committee will be final and binding. Additional rules and submission guidelines will be shared before the hackathon begins.