Vibe Build - 2026

About the Opportunity:

VibeBuild is a 36-hour offline hackathon, organised by the Innovation & Incubation Cell, IIT Kharagpur. The Hackathon is focused on vibe coding, entrepreneurial thinking, and rapid innovation. Teams will build, iterate, and pitch startup-style solutions in a simulated startup environment.

Innovation Mashup: Teams generate breakthrough ideas by randomly merging a Product, Concept, and Industry.

Vibe Coding: Emphasizes fast, intuitive development and execution over technical perfection.

Structured Journey: Teams progress systematically from Idea Formation to an MVP and final Refinement, supported by expert mentors and workshops.

Round 1: Online Quiz 

• Format: A timed online assessment hosted on Unstop.
• Focus: Questions will test your team's understanding of Vibe Coding principles, Entrepreneurship (problem-solution fit), and the Innovation Mashup framework.
  
• Criteria: Only top-scoring teams will move to the next stage.

Round 2: On-Campus Hackathon & Prototype Review - On Campus, IIT Kharagpur

• Event: A high-intensity 36-hour offline sprint where teams transition from abstract concepts to tangible startup solutions.
• Development Journey: Teams will move through structured phases: Idea Formation → Rapid Prototyping → MVP Development → Refinement.
• Day 1 Milestone: At Day 2, teams must present their progress to Pod Leads. You will submit your initial idea synthesis and demonstrate the functional product built so far to receive critical mid-way feedback.
• Support: Access to specialized workshops and dedicated mentorship slots to guide your technical and business strategy.

Round 3: Grand Finale & Pitching

• The Pitch: Shortlisted teams will present their final solutions before an esteemed panel of judges.
• Pitch Duration: 7 minutes of presentation followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.

Deliverables:

• Functional Product: A demo-ready MVP built using Vibe Coding principles.
• Detailed Pitch Deck: A comprehensive PDF deck (not more than 7 slides) covering innovation, feasibility, and business impact. 

Note: Food and accommodation will be provided to all shortlisted teams throughout the event.

Guidelines:

• Participants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (any specialization).
• Participants must register in a team of either 3 or 5 members.
• More than one team can participate from a college.
• Cross-college teams are not allowed.
• Junior and Senior batch team formation is allowed.
• One person cannot be a part of more than one team.
• The judges’ and organizing committee’s decisions will be final and binding in case of any disputes.
• Kindly adhere to the deadlines.