BUILDSprint 2026–28 | Solo Hiring Hackathon Presented by WorkElate Build. Solve. Ship. Get noticed. Are you ready to showcase your technical skills, solve real-world problems and compete for exciting career opportunities? WorkElate presents BuildSprint 2026–28 , a solo hiring hackathon designed to identify emerging software engineering talent through technical assessments, problem-solving, screening and an overnight coding challenge. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your engineering mindset, creativity, technical knowledge and ability to turn ideas into practical solutions. Compete individually. Win cash prizes. Get considered for internship and full-time career opportunities.
Event Highlights Format: Hybrid – Online +
Individual only Selection Rounds: 4
Maximum Finalists: 12
Event Launch: 8
November 2026 Grand Finale: 18–19
November 2026 Final Venue: WorkElate Office, Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria Open to candidates pursuing or graduating from:
Degrees: B.Tech and
BCA Branches: Computer Science, Information Technology and relevant CS specializations.
Graduation Years: 2026, 2027 and 2028. Relevant specializations include AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity and other computing-related disciplines.
Note: Individual participation only. Team registrations are not allowed. Competition Structure – 4 Rounds Round 1 – Online Technical Quiz An online timed quiz to evaluate your technical fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
Topics may include: Programming fundamentals and logical reasoning Data structures and algorithms Full-stack development concepts APIs, databases and system-design basics AI-assisted coding and prompt engineering Round 2 – 48-Hour Problem Statement Challenge Qualified candidates will receive a problem statement document from WorkElate. You will have 48 hours (2 days) to understand the problem and submit a proposal explaining your approach and proposed solution. Your submission will be evaluated on: Understanding of the problem Creativity and originality Technical reasoning Feasibility of the proposed solution Implementation approach and planning
Clarity of presentation Important: This round focuses on your proposed solution and approach, not a fully developed application, unless specifically required in the problem statement instructions. Round 3 – Screening Round Shortlisted candidates will participate in a screening discussion with the WorkElate team. The screening will focus on: Understanding of your Round 2 submission Technical knowledge and reasoning Problem-solving approach Communication and explanation skills Ownership of your proposed solution The best-performing candidates will advance to the final round. Round 4 – Offline Solo Hackathon | Grand Finale Up to 12 shortlisted candidates will participate in an overnight individual hackathon at WorkElate's Hyderabad office. A fresh problem statement will be provided at the venue. Participants must independently develop and demonstrate their solutions within the allotted time.
Venue
Ground Floor, Kondapur Main Road, Kondapur, Laxmi Cyber City, Whitefields, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
Hyderabad, India
Starts: 18 November 2026, 4:00
PM Ends: 19 November 2026, 7:00
AM Duration: 15 hours
Venue: WorkElate Office, Hyderabad The final evaluation will consider problem understanding, functionality, engineering implementation, system-design decisions, code quality, testing and project demonstration. Prizes & Internship Opportunities Position Cash Prize Internship 1st Prize ₹10,000 6-month internship 2nd Prize ₹5,000 6-month internship 3rd Prize ₹4,000 6-month internship
Internship stipend: Proposed at ₹10,000 per month for six months, subject to the final internship offer and company terms.
Additional Opportunity: The first-place winner may be considered for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) of up to ₹12 LPA , subject to performance, role availability and company requirements. This is not a guaranteed offer. Other exceptional candidates may also be considered for internship opportunities based on performance and hiring requirements. Skills We Are Looking For Programming and problem-solving Full-stack development fundamentals Frontend and backend concepts APIs and database management System-design fundamentals Software engineering practices AI coding assistants and prompt engineering Agentic AI development workflows Candidates may use their preferred programming languages and technology stacks. We value problem-solving ability, technical understanding and engineering decisions over familiarity with one particular framework. Important Dates Activity Date Event launch and registration 8 November 2026 Round 1 – Online Quiz 10–11 November 2026 Round 2 – Problem Statement Release 12 November 2026 Round 2 – 48-hour submission 12–14 November 2026 Round 2 evaluation 15 November 2026 Round 3 – Screening 16–17 November 2026 Finalist confirmation By 17 November 2026 Round 4 – Offline Grand Finale 18–19 November 2026 Exact assessment timings, submission deadlines and screening slots will be communicated to eligible candidates through their re