About
OPEN SOURCE • REAL HARDWARE • REAL IMPACT
The FOSSEE Open Hardware Make-A-Thon 2026 invites students from across the world to design, build and document open-source hardware solutions that detect, monitor and provide early warnings for natural disasters, while helping communities respond faster.
It is a One and a Half month innovation Journey - from problem understanding to working hardware prototypes.
Theme
Disaster Detection
& Early Warnings
Design and develop Open Source Hardware solutions that detect, monitor and provide early warnings for natural disasters, helping communities respond faster and build a safer, more resilient future.
FLOODS
LANDSLIDES
EARTHQUAKES
CYCLONES
FIRE
Timeline
1ST AUG 2026
Registrations Open
15TH AUG 2026
Make-A-Thon Starts
30TH SEPT 2026
Final Submission
16TH OCT 2026
Results & Awards
Who Can Participate?
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate students
- Polytechnic & Technical institute students
- Makers, innovation clubs & interdisciplinary teams
- Global participation welcome
- Individual or Team registration
- Maximum 5 participants per team
Register
BUILD FOR SOCIETY. BUILD IT OPEN.
Think Global. Build Open. Innovate for Sustainability.
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What You Will Do
Prototype Real Hardware
Open Source Code & Schematics
Document & Share
Demo Your Solution
Why Participate?
Build Real Prototypes
100% Open Source
Expert Mentors
Global Recognition
Prizes
First Place
₹ 8,000
Second Place
₹ 5,000
Third Place
₹ 3,500
Top Projects
Get featured on FOSSEE platforms and more!
Informative Video and Important Updates
An informative video has been uploaded to guide participants through the hackathon process. The video covers:
- Hackathon timelines and key milestones
- Themes and expected outcomes
- Mandatory submission guidelines and requirements
Participants are strongly encouraged to watch the video carefully to ensure compliance with all hackathon guidelines.
Participant Support & Query Resolution
To support participants throughout the Make-A-Thon, the FOSSEE Open Source Hardware Team will provide continuous guidance and assistance through the following channels:
🔹 Live Online Consultation Sessions
These live sessions are intended to address participant queries related to:
- Make-A-Thon guidelines and rules
- Submission formats and deadlines
Days: Every Wednesday and Friday
Time: 3:00 PM onwards
Mode: Online
Platform: Google Meet
🔹 One-to-One Project Guidance (via Email)
Participants seeking guidance on:
- Project ideas and feasibility
- Theme selection
- Project architecture and implementation
- Project report structure
Please contact the team via the official email ID:
This ensures confidentiality of your project ideas and prevents unintentional sharing with other participating teams.
Rules and Regulations
- The decision of the review committee and organizers in declaring the results will be final. No queries in this regard will be entertained.
- The same person can not participate in more than one team.
- If a person is found participating in more than one team, both teams will be disqualified from the Make-A-Thon.
- The accepted submissions shall be released and published under open source license in the public domain. The copyright should be transferred to the FOSSEE project.
- The team lead will be only one point of contact with the organizers.
- Any participant found to be indulging in any form of malpractice will be immediately disqualified.
- Certification Policy - A Completion Certificate will be awarded only to students who complete all required submissions as per the official guidelines.
- No Participation or Registration Certificate will be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the FOSSEE Open Hardware National Make-a-thon 2026? +
2. When will the Make-a-thon be conducted? +
3. Can I submit my project after 30th September 2026? +
4. Who can participate? +
5. Is there any registration fee? +
Contact Us
Please write to us in case of any queries regarding the FOSSEE OSHW Make-A-Thon at:
Email: contact-oshw@fossee.in