Introduction

SXC Sandbox 3.0 is a national-level 48-hour hackathon organized by SXC Collabrains, Department of Computer Science, St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar. The event brings together students, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs to collaborate and transform ideas into impactful, real-world solutions. Building on the success of Sandbox 1.0 and 2.0, this edition continues the mission of empowering youth through innovation, mentorship, and hands-on learning.

About the Challenge

Participants are challenged to identify real-world problems and develop innovative, tech-driven solutions within a limited time frame. The focus is on creativity, feasibility, technical implementation, and impact. Teams are encouraged to think beyond conventional boundaries and build solutions that address practical needs.

Get Started
  1. Form a team

  2. Register for Sandbox 3.0

  3. Attend pre-event workshops

  4. Prepare your ideas and tools

  5. Show up, build, iterate, and present

Requirements

What to Build
Teams can build web apps, mobile apps, software tools, APIs, platforms, or any tech-based solution aligned with the event theme
What to Submit (during the hackathon days)
  • Project source code

  • A brief project description

  • Problem statement and solution overview

  • Demo or prototype

  • Presentation (pitch deck)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

150,000 in prizes
Winner
75,000 in cash
1 winner

Exciting Gift Hamper

Runner-Up
50,000 in cash
1 winner

Exciting Gift Hamper

Second Runner-Up
25,000 in cash
1 winner

Exciting Gift Hamper

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Mala Deep Upadhya

Mala Deep Upadhya

Judging Criteria

  • Planning and prototype
    Ability to come up with a feasible & practical business plan within the limited amount of time: 48 hrs Hackathon
  • Presentation
    The ability to pitch the idea to the investors in a limited time: 3 minutes

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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