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About us

Google Developer Groups (GDG) Chandigarh University is a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts, innovators, and future leaders. As an official Google-supported initiative, GDG CU fosters an environment of learning, collaboration, and innovation, empowering students to explore the latest technologies and build solutions for real-world challenges. With a commitment to nurturing talent, GDG CU organizes workshops, hackathons, and tech events that connect students with industry leaders and cutting-edge technologies.

What is Hack-O-Octo 3.0?

Hack-O-Octo 3.0 is the premier 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG Chandigarh University, bringing together the brightest technology, minds design, in and innovation. This dynamic event serves as a breeding ground for creativity and collaboration, challenging participants to craft cutting- edge solutions to real world problems. With guidance from industry mentors and access to state-of-the-art resources, teams will transform ideas into impactful innovations, showcasing their potential to shape the future of technology.

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  • 1st September, 2025

    Registrations Open

    The wait is over! Sign up to be part of Hack-o-Octo 2.0 and start your journey toward innovation.

  • 25th September, 2025

    Registration Closes

    Last chance to register! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

  • 4th October, 2025

    Ideation Phase Results Announced

    Ideation Phase Results Announced: The brainstorming phase ends, and the best ideas take the spotlight. Get ready to take your concept to the next level!

  • 11th October, 2025

    Offline Hackathon Starts

    It’s time to roll up your sleeves and dive into coding, building, and creating with your team at the heart of the action.

  • 12th October, 2025

    Thrilling Surprise!

    Stay tuned for an unexpected twist that’ll keep you on your toes!

  • Sponsors

    Top Rewards for Top Ideas

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    Prizes to be Announced Soon!

    Stay tuned for exciting rewards and recognition for the top performers

    & Certificates for all participants
    Previous Event

    Highlights of Our Past Events

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    Our team

    The Architects of the Innovation

    Dr. Manisha Malhotra

    Dr. Manisha Malhotra

    Director,UIC

    Dr.Pooja Thakur

    Dr.Pooja Thakur

    Faculty Advisor

    Dr. Krishan Tuli

    Dr. Krishan Tuli

    Faculty Co-Advisor

    GDG CORE TEAM

    Harsimran Kaur

    Harsimran Kaur

    GDG Lead

    Kanishka Kanaujla

    Kanishka Kanaujla

    Event/Outreach Lead

    Prashant Jadon

    Prashant Jadon

    Android Lead

    Navraj Sandhu

    Navraj Sandhu

    Web Dev Lead

    Iqra Khan

    Iqra Khan

    Content Lead

    Aman Suthar

    Aman Suthar

    Flutter Lead

    Harsh Dhiman

    Harsh Dhiman

    Flutter Co-Lead

    Bhaskar Kuniyal

    Bhaskar Kuniyal

    Graphics Co Lead

    Vanshika Dhingra

    Vanshika Dhingra

    Graphic Designer lead

    Udit

    Udit

    Event/Outreach Co-Lead

    Arpita

    Arpita

    Content writer

    Janhvi Wadhwa

    Janhvi Wadhwa

    Social Media Lead

    Nischaya Garg

    Nischaya Garg

    Web Dev Co-Lead

    Naman Vrati

    Naman Vrati

    AI/ML Lead

    Keshav Bahoray

    Keshav Bahoray

    AI/ML Co-Lead

    Experts

    Github expert

    Vikas Kumar Yadav

    GitHub campus expert

    Themes

    Dive into Creativity.

    Theme

    Healthcare

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    AIML

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    Fintech

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    Agriculture

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    Web3

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    Open Innovation

    Previous sponsors

    Our Previous Sponsors

    hulo

    Gold

    DEVFOLIO LOGO
    POLYGON LOGO
    Reskill LOGO
    Recall LOGO
    Azure LOGO
    Github Logo
    hulo

    Silver

    ETHINDIA LOGO
    Endless domains
    Sponsorship

    Sponsorship Tiers

    Sponsorship Benefits
    Silver 30K
    Gold 50K
    Platinum 100K
    Logo on website
    Social media mentions & shoutouts
    Shoutout during event
    Recruiting opportunities
    Logo on event banners
    Opportunity to invite judges
    Booth space at event
    Sponsor track for hackathon
    Logo on certificates
    Prominent branding on materials
    Personalized email blast to attendees
    Exclusive speaker session
    Private One-on-One Session with Top Finalists

    Interested in sponsoring our event? Get in touch with us!

    Contact Us for Sponsorship
    Destination

    Where to Join Us ?

    Venue

    CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, NH-05, Ludhiana - Chandigarh State Hwy, Punjab

    Date & Time

    11th-12th October,2025 11 am onwards

    Extra Information

    This is where innovation meets inspiration! Idea convert into Impact! A 4 - time hackathon venue with ample space and high speed internet connectivity, will unleash your inner hacker to build something "space" - breaking.

    FAQs

    Got Questions?

    When and where will “Hack-O-Octo 3.0” take place?

    Who can participate in “Hack-O-Octo 3.0”?

    How can I register for the Hackathon and is there any registration fee?

    What are the benefits that the participants will get by attending Hack-O-Octo 3.0?

    Can I participate alone or do I need a team?

    Will food and beverages be provided during the hackathon?

    Can I attend the Hackathon remotely?

    Number of hours hackathon is going to last?

    Internet will be made available to the participants during all the hours of the Hackathon?

    Is there any accommodation facility?