India’s largest open source hackathon
Open Source Sprint
October 9–10, 2026·Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad
A 24-hour, in-person build sprint bringing together up to 1,000 developers, designers, students, and open source contributors to build, ship, and open source real projects. Open Innovation — no fixed tracks, no themes. Just what you can ship in 24 hours.
Event overview
- Date
- October 9–10 (Friday–Saturday)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Venue
- Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad
- Format
- In-person
- Team size
- 2–4 members per team
- Max attendees
- Up to 1,000
- Build format
- Open Innovation (no fixed tracks)
- Entry fee
- Free
- Event tech partner
- Unifesto
Highlights
What sets the Sprint apart, from the scale of the room to the work that outlives the weekend.
Hyderabad’s largest open source gathering
Up to 1,000 developers, students, and contributors building together over 24 hours.
Open Innovation, no tracks
Build whatever you want to build; no themes, no restrictions.
Everything gets open sourced
Every project is uploaded to GitHub, collaborated on with Beyond’s account, and released to the community.
₹1 Lakh+ in prizes
Rewarding the best builds of the sprint.
Expert mentorship
Guidance from experienced engineers and open source contributors throughout the 24 hours.
Community & networking
Connect with fellow builders, recruiters, and Hyderabad’s wider tech ecosystem.
Beginner-friendly
Dedicated first-timer support so new contributors can land their first open source PR.
More than just code
Cultural performances, a photo booth, and on-ground stalls to keep energy up through the 24 hours.
Beyond’s first event
Be part of the very first Open Source Sprint, launching Beyond as an independent company.
24-hour, in-person hackathon
Agenda
Day 1
- 9:00 AMRegistration & Check-in
- 10:00 AMOpening Ceremony & Keynote
- 10:30 AMTeam Formation & Rules Briefing (Open Innovation)
- 11:00 AMHacking Begins
- 1:00 PMLunch Break
- 2:00 PMMentor Rounds (Round 1)
- 7:00 PMDinner Break
- OvernightContinued Hacking / Mentor Office Hours
Day 2
- 8:00 AMBreakfast
- 9:00 AMMentor Rounds (Round 2)
- 10:30 AMHacking Ends, GitHub Submissions Close
- 11:00 AMProject Demos & Judging
- 1:00 PMAwards Ceremony & Closing Notes
Agenda subject to change. Final timings will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date.
For participants
What you walk away with
- Hands-on experience building and open sourcing a real project in 24 hours
- Freedom to build in any domain — no track restrictions
- Every project published to GitHub under collaboration with Beyond’s account, becoming part of your public portfolio
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers throughout the sprint
- Certificate of participation for all attendees
- Event ID card, certificate, and a sticker pack as part of your swag kit
- Networking access to Hyderabad’s tech and startup community
- Prize pool of ₹1 Lakh+ for winning teams
- Meals and refreshments through the full 24 hours
Opportunities
A launchpad, whoever you are
- For Students
- Build your first real-world open source contribution and portfolio project, with no track restrictions to limit your idea.
- For Developers
- Sharpen your craft, build in the open, and connect with fellow contributors.
- For Startups & Companies
- Discover and recruit top engineering talent in a live, high-signal environment.
- For Open Source Enthusiasts
- Every project from the event becomes a real, public open source repository — not a throwaway demo.
- For Volunteers & Community Leaders
- Join Beyond’s organising and mentor community as we build future editions.
Sponsorship tiers
Partner with Hyderabad’s largest open source hackathon and put your brand in front of up to 1,000 high-intent developers, for Beyond’s very first event as an independent company.
| Tier | Investment | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Title | ₹5L+ | Headline partner with event naming rights.
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| Platinum | ₹3L+ | Premier partner with a keynote presence.
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| Gold | ₹2L+ | Major partner with on-site presence and hiring access.
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| Silver | ₹1L+ | Supporting partner across digital and swag.
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| Community Partner | ₹50K+ | Community and ecosystem collaboration.
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Partnerships: vinay@wegobeyond.in
Sponsors & partners
Event Tech Partner
- Unifesto
Venue Partner
- Malla Reddy University
Community Partners
- OQENS
- LinkedINspire
Bring a team. Build in the open.
Teams of 2–4, Free to enter. October 9–10, 2026 at Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad.
- Open Source Sprint queriesoss@wegobeyond.in
- Sponsorshipssurekha@wegobeyond.in
- Partnershipsvinay@wegobeyond.in
- Tech partnerUnifesto