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CIE Build Weekend

Jul 17–19, 2026
On Campus
A 48-hour build sprint for students and early founders. Form a team, ship a prototype, and pitch to mentors for incubation support.

CIE Build Weekend

Welcome to the CIE Build Weekend, a high-energy 48-hour hackathon designed for student builders, innovators, and early-stage founders to turn ideas into working prototypes.

What to Expect

  • Intense Hacking: 48 hours of collaborative design, development, and debugging.
  • Mentorship: Expert mentors from Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and leading tech startups will guide you.
  • Pitch Training: Learn how to present your prototype to investors and judges.

Schedule

  • Friday 5:00 PM: Registration & Networking
  • Friday 6:30 PM: Pitching ideas & Team formation
  • Saturday 10:00 AM: Mentor reviews
  • Sunday 2:00 PM: Submission & Live Demos
  • Sunday 5:00 PM: Award Ceremony & Networking Dinner

Prizes & Incubation

Winning teams will receive immediate access to:

  1. Direct entry to the CIE Incubation Programme
  2. Equity-free prototype development grants
  3. Free hot desks at LEAP Coworks for 3 months

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