FORGE 1.0
From Breadboards to Breakthroughs.
Build Real. Ship Fast.
Event Date
February 15, 2026
Venue
CENTRAL SEMINAR HALL (CSH)
NIT JALANDHAR
About The Event
FORGE 1.0 is a hands-on buildathon designed to simulate real-world startup problem solving through practical system development. Participants step into the role of founding engineers and work in teams to design, build, and ship functional solutions to real operational challenges.
Unlike traditional hackathons that focus on ideation or presentations, FORGE 1.0 emphasizes execution over slides—teams are expected to create working systems that automate processes, apply backend logic, and deliver measurable outcomes. The focus is on building something real, not just proposing an idea.
Throughout the event, participants receive mentorship, resources, and a collaborative environment to experiment, learn, and iterate. Projects are evaluated based on functionality, system thinking, clarity of design, and overall impact.
FORGE 1.0 is not a pitch competition—it is a build-what-you-ship experience where working demos matter most. Winners are selected based on the completeness, effectiveness, and technical decisions demonstrated in their final solutions.
Event Objectives
- Enable participants to build a WORKING Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within a limited timeframe
- Develop practical skills in backend logic and automation principles
- Foster system-level thinking and scalability considerations
- Simulate real startup founding experience under resource constraints
- Emphasize execution and delivery over ideation and presentation
Target Audience
- Engineering students and early-career developers
- Aspiring startup founders with technical interests
- Backend developers and automation enthusiasts
- Anyone interested in building real systems that solve real problems
Find Your Certificate
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Total Prize Pool: ₹6,000
1st Prize
₹2,500
Champion Team
2nd Prize
₹2,000
Runner-up Team
3rd Prize
₹1,500
Third Place Team
Registration Information
Important Dates
Free Entry
NO REGISTRATION FEE
Completely free to participate. Just bring your passion and skills!
Essential Resources
Everything you need to prepare for FORGE 1.0
Participant Guide
Complete guide with rules, evaluation criteria, and PPT submission details.
View GuideTech Preparation Guide
Technical setup instructions, recommended tools, and preparation checklist.
View Tech GuideImportant: Read Both Guides Before the Event
Familiarize yourself with the rules, tech stack, and preparation requirements to maximize your chances of success.
Official Poster
The Agenda
Registration & Check-in
Team setup and ID distribution
Build Phase Starts
Design, code, and automate. Mentor support active.
Submission Deadline
Submit PPT (max 5 pages) with embedded video, GitHub & live links. Strict cutoff.
Results & Prize Distribution
Winners announced. Certificates awarded.
Recommended Stack
AI Editors
Speed up development with AI assistance.
Automation
Connect apps and build workflows.
Backend & DB
Real-time data and serverless logic.
"Solutions should automate a real process, apply backend logic, and deliver measurable outcomes. The focus is on building working Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that solve real-world problems."
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