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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 2.0?

Hack-O-Octo 2.0 is the premier 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG Chandigarh University, bringing together the brightest minds in technology, design, 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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  • 15 Feb, 2025

    Registrations Open

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

  • 12th March, 2025

    Registration Closes

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

  • 20th March, 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!

  • 29th March, 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.

  • 30th March, 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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    â‚ą5,000 + Microsoft Hoodies

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    â‚ą11,000 + Microsoft Jackets

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    â‚ą3000 + Microsoft T-Shirts

    & 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

    Flutter Lead

    Vanshika Dhingra

    Vanshika Dhingra

    Graphic Designer 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

    Hackathon Problem Statements

    AI Resume & Cover Letter Generator

    AI Resume & Cover Letter Generator

    Help students draft professional resumes and cover letters with AI-powered writing assistance using Azure OpenAI’s free tier or Hugging Face models.

    AI Study Buddy

    AI Study Buddy

    Develop a smart study assistant that summarizes notes, generates flashcards, and answers student questions using Azure AI or ONNX Runtime for local AI inference.

    AI-Powered Code Debugger

    AI-Powered Code Debugger

    Build a Copilot-style AI assistant that helps students debug code and troubleshoot errors using GitHub Copilot APIs or ChatGPT API.

    AI-Powered Language Learning

    AI-Powered Language Learning

    Build an AI tutor that helps students learn new languages through real-time translation, quizzes, and pronunciation feedback using Azure Translator API.

    Open Innovations

    Open Innovations

    Sponsors

    Our Valued Partners

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    Gold

    DEVFOLIO LOGO
    POLYGON LOGO
    Reskill LOGO
    Recall LOGO
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    Silver

    Github Logo
    ETHINDIA LOGO
    Destination

    Where to Join Us ?

    Venue

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

    Date & Time

    29th-30th March,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 2.0” take place?

    Who can participate in “Hack-O-Octo 2.0”?

    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 2.0?

    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?