Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon '26

The  Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon 2026  is a multi-round coding competition designed to evaluate participants on  problem-solving ability, real-world thinking, teamwork, and execution under pressure . This hackathon focuses not just on building a project, but on  how effectively you approach and solve impactful problems . Eligibility Criteria Open to  students, freshers, and coding enthusiasts (18+ years) Participants from  any college, institute, or specialization  can apply Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed Team size:  Minimum 1 and Maximum 4 members No prior hackathon or industry experience required Hackathon Format & Process The hackathon consists of  two major rounds : Virtual Round (Online Screening) Date: 6 June 2026 Duration:  8 Hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Mode:  Online Process: Surprise problem statements will be released at  9:00 AM Teams must  select and submit one problem statement  (only by team leader) Teams will develop a  functional solution/prototype within 8 hours Submission will be evaluated based on: Problem understanding Solution approach Code quality UI/UX Practical feasibility Result Declaration: 25 June 2026 (Top teams shortlisted) Final Round (Offline Grand Finale) Date: 26–27 July 2026 Duration:  24 Hours Mode:  Offline (On-campus) Process: Shortlisted teams will participate in a  24-hour coding marathon New  surprise problem statements  will be revealed at the start Teams must build a  complete working solution Final evaluation will include: Innovation & creativity Technical implementation Real-world usability Scalability & performance Presentation & demonstration Technical Guidelines Mandatory Requirements Use  real-time or dynamic data sources Build a  responsive and user-friendly UI Ensure  proper input validation Maintain  clear navigation and usability Use  version control (Git) collaboratively  across the team Recommended Practices Design backend APIs and database models Avoid blind usage of AI-generated code Consider offline/local-first solutions Use technologies that add actual value to your solution Rules & Regulations Only the  team leader must register  the team All team members must  accept the invitation  via platform/email Each team can submit  only one solution per round Plagiarism or copying  will lead to immediate disqualification Teams must adhere to  timelines strictly Any misconduct or unfair means will result in disqualification Participants must bring their  own laptops  for the final round No  TA/DA or allowances  will be provided Once registered in an Odoo hackathon, participants  cannot apply for another Odoo hackathon for 3 months Additional Information Registration is  free and mandatory Only the team leader will receive official communication and instructions Teams are advised to  check emails regularly for updates All programming languages and tech stacks are allowed Evaluation Criteria (Overall) Problem clarity and relevance Innovation and uniqueness Technical execution UI/UX design Scalability and real-world applicability Team collaboration and presentation