Rules & Regulations
BuildX by Resourcio — Operational framework for the 2026 buildathon. Execution is everything. Follow the protocols.
Event Structure
BuildX is divided into four critical rounds: Initial Submission, Screening & Judging, Build Phase & Prototype, and Final Submission.
Adherence to the benchmarks in each round is mandatory for progression to the next stage.
Round 1: Initial Submission
Date: 20 April - 20 May
Goal: Register and validate your core concept.
Deliverables: Submit your problem statement, target user analysis, and proposed solution via Builder Base.
Round 2: Screening & Judging
Date: 21 May - 30 May
Goal: Evaluation of concepts for scalability and impact.
Outcome: Teams that pass screening will be invited to the official Build Phase.
Round 3: Build Phase & Prototype
Date: 1 June - 14 June
Goal: Ship a working prototype with mentorship and build sessions.
Deliverables: Submit your working prototype for technical evaluation.
Round 4: Final Submission
Date: 15 June
Goal: Finalize and submit the production-ready MVP.
Deliverables: Final GitHub repository, demo video, and updated documentation.
Submission & Project Requirements
Platform: All submissions must be made through Builder Base, our official platform sponsor.
Originality: Projects must be developed during the BuildX timeline. Pre-existing work must be disclosed and must show significant new development (at least 70% new) during the event.
Open Source: Use of open-source tools, APIs, and frameworks is encouraged.
Mandatory Build-in-Public Rule
To ensure engagement, teams must post one progress update per week on LinkedIn using #BuildXResourcio.
Tagging official Resourcio handles is required for progress tracking.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects are evaluated on Execution (30%), Innovation (20%), Impact (20%), Technical Complexity (15%), and UI/UX (15%).
Rewards & Recognition
Final Prizes: ₹25k (Winner), ₹15k (Runner Up), ₹10k (Second Runner Up).
Weekly Micro-Rewards: ₹1,000 awarded weekly for Best Progress Team.
Code of Conduct
Maintain professional behavior. Plagiarism or misconduct leads to immediate disqualification.
Failing to submit weekly updates leads to removal from the pipeline.