FOSS Hack Kanpur 2025

https://preview.redd.it/53rjp33s3oje1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4c6d370e887bafd615aa6bfef4de6339082e3a5 We’re thrilled to bring FOSS Hack 2025, a celebration of Free and Open Source Software, where participants can build, innovate, and contribute to impactful projects. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or a startup, there’s something for everyone! 🔹 For Participants 🎯 What You Can Work On: ✅ A new FOSS app, tool, or library ✅ An alternative to an existing app or service ✅ Improvements to an existing open-source project ✅ Design projects (UI/UX for FOSS apps) ✅ Open hardware projects 🚫 What You Should Avoid: ❌ Proprietary services/APIs ❌ Basic CRUD applications ❌ Generic machine learning models on existing datasets 📝 Rules & Evaluation Criteria 🔹 Must have a valid FOSS license 🔹 A well-documented README & video demo is required 🔹 Projects must be complete, functional, and well-designed 🔹 Demo Video (max 3 mins) showcasing the project is mandatory 🔹 Final jury decisions are binding 🏆 Prizes: Total prize money will be divided among the best projects, based on quality and depth. Winners must provide PAN details for bank transfers (within India). 🤝 Call for Startup PartnersWe’re inviting startups to set up booths at the hackathon, where they can: ✅ Showcase their work to a tech-savvy audience ✅ Connect with talented developers ✅ Hire potential candidates ✅ Mentor participants and engage with the open-source community 📩 Interested startups? Apply here: [https://lnkd.in/gBxZV5WG](https://lnkd.in/gBxZV5WG) 💡 Partner Projects ProgrammeWe’re also launching the Partner Projects Programme, where participants can contribute to curated open-source projects with mentorship from maintainers. This is a great opportunity to: 🔹 Work on real-world open-source issues 🔹 Get onboarding support from project maintainers 🔹 Make meaningful contributions to FOSS 🚀 Whether you’re building your next big project or contributing to open-source, FOSS Hack 2025 is the place to be!🔗 Register now & be part of the movement! For participants 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gX7TsgPF](https://lnkd.in/gX7TsgPF) 🗓 Dates: 22nd & 23rd February 2025 📍 Venue: CSJMU (Kanpur University) ⏰ Timing: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days (Total 24 hours) 🏆 Prize Pool: Win from a total prize pool of ₹10,00,000! [\#FOSSHack](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fosshack&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [\#OpenSource](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23opensource&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [\#Hackathon](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hackathon&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [\#Startups](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23startups&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [\#TechInnovation](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23techinnovation&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)