> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://launchpad-about-us.nxtwave.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 🛠️ Hackathons & Buildathons

> Team up with builders from IITs, NITs, and IIITs, take on real problem statements, and ship something that works.

Build it. Ship it. Launchpad Hackathons bring together builders from IITs, NITs, and IIITs to take on real problem statements and ship something working in hours, not semesters.

## Ideate, team up, build

**1. Ideate**

Pick a problem statement and shape your idea.

**2. Team up**

Form a team within the size allowed for the event — some events allow solo entries, others need teams of 2 or more.

**3. Build**

Ship a working solution before the clock runs out, then wait for the results.

## Find an event

The Hackathons page lists every event in one place. Use the tabs to switch between **All Hackathons**, **Upcoming**, **Live**, and **Past**, or search by event or college.

Each event card shows:

* Whether it is a **Hackathon** or a **Buildathon**, and who is hosting it
* The **date**, **duration**, and whether it is **online or offline**
* The **team size** allowed
* The **prize pool**
* How many students have **registered**, and when **results** will be published

## Events hosted so far

> [card] Forge
>
> NxtWave Launchpad's own 48-hour Gen AI Buildathon for IIT, NIT, IIIT, and BITS students, with a ₹2 lakh+ prize pool.

> [card] HackCult '26
>
> An online hackathon at Blithchron '27, IIT Gandhinagar, powered by NxtWave Launchpad.

> [card] HackODEC
>
> The IIIT Kota hackathon at CODEC 2K26, hosted by the Techknow Council and powered by NxtWave Launchpad.

> [!TIP]
>
> Registered for an event? Open it and use **My team** to see your team and your submission status.


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