⚡ Make-A-Ton 9.0: Odoo x CITTIC, CUSAT Hackathon 2026 Build under pressure. Solve a surprise problem. Ship a working product.
CUSAT is set to host Make-A-Ton 9.0 , an Odoo-powered hackathon organized by CITTIC, CUSAT , in collaboration with Odoo . Unlike traditional hackathons where the problem statement is announced weeks in advance, Make-A-Ton challenges participants to think, design, code, test, and deliver within a strict time limit. And the best part? Registration is completely free. 🔥 What is Make-A-Ton 9.0? Make-A-Ton 9.0 is a competitive software hackathon featuring two stages. 💻 Online Round | 8 Hours Teams will receive surprise problem statements at 9:00 AM on October 31, 2026 . Choose a problem, design your solution, and build a functional software product within just 8 hours . 🏢 Onsite Final | 24 Hours Selected teams will advance to the final round at CUSAT, Kochi . A new set of problem statements will be revealed at 10:00 AM on December 19, 2026 , followed by 24 hours of development . The 2026 problem statements will not be published beforehand , so preparation will focus on technical skills, problem solving, teamwork, and development workflow. 👨💻 Who Can Participate? Make-A-Ton 9.0 is open to: • Students • Freshers • Coding enthusiasts • Participants aged 18 years or above • Individuals • Teams of up to 4 members Cross-college teams are allowed , and participants can use any programming language or technology stack. You also do not need an existing project to register. 🛠️ What Will You Need to Build? Odoo expects teams to develop a working software solution . Key expectations include: ⚙️ Real-time or dynamic data rather than only static JSON 📱 Clean and responsive interface ✅ Proper input and form validation 🧭 Clear and intuitive navigation 🔀 Git usage by every team member 🗄️ Backend APIs, data modelling, and database functionality where relevant 💰 Prize Pool: ₹1,05,000 🥇 First Prize: ₹45,000 🥈 Second Prize: ₹35,000 🥉 Third Prize: ₹25,000 Participants can also receive: 🎁 Odoo goodies 📜 Certificates 💼 Exceptional performers may be considered for Odoo fresher roles offering ₹5 to ₹8 LPA This is a potential hiring opportunity and not a guaranteed job offer . 📅 Important Dates Event Date / Time 📝 Registration closes October 25, 2026 💻 Online Round October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 📢 Results November 19, 2026, by 7:00 PM 🏆 Onsite Final December 19 to 20, 2026 📍 Venue CUSAT, Kochi 📝 How to Register 1️⃣ Team leader registers the team through the official Odoo hackathon portal. 2️⃣ Teammates receive invitations and log in to accept the team invitation. 3️⃣ Complete the registration. There is no registration fee . 🔗 Official Registration https://hackathon.odoo.com/event/odoo-x-make-a-ton-9-0-kochi-hackathon-2026-40/register 🌐 Official Event Website https://www.makeaton.in/ ⚠️ Important Notes 🚫 No registration fee 💻 Participants must bring their own laptops ✈️ No TA/DA or travel allowance is provided Finalists must arrange their own travel and related expenses. There is also an Odoo-specific registration condition. After registering for an Odoo hackathon, participants cannot apply to another Odoo hackathon for the next 3 months. 🧠 How to Prepare Since the problem statement will not be available beforehand, preparation should focus on execution and adaptability . Practice building small full-stack applications quickly. Get comfortable with Git, APIs, databases, authentication, validation, responsive UI, and deployment. It is also useful for teams to decide responsibilities before the event, such as frontend, backend, database and API, testing, integration, and project coordination. 🚀 Build. Solve. Ship. 8 hours online. 24 hours onsite. Surprise problem statements. One working product. 📍 CUSAT, Kochi 📅 October to December 2026 💰 ₹1,05,000 Prize Pool 💸 Free Registration
