SPRINT &
SPAWN
12 hours of building, gaming, and deploying real code. Hosted at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar SOSE, Shalimar Bagh on 6 September 2026.
The 4 Pillars of
Sprint & Spawn.
The entire 12-hour engineering marathon is engineered around 4 continuous milestones. Select any phase to inspect its architectural specifications.
INIT & ARCHITECT
From Zero to Living Architecture
At 10:00 AM, the official SOP challenge is announced. Teams initialize git repositories, map client-server architecture, and configure component trees.
Two Domains.
Infinite Creativity.
Hover across the split-screen below to expand and inspect each track's interactive developer console.
Web Development
Design lightning-fast web applications, interactive utilities, and client-server systems addressing the secret SOP theme.
Zero-runtime CSS, accessible keyboard navigation, sub-millisecond client hydration, and responsive layouts.
Game Development
Build custom 2D/3D video games, arcade mechanics, particle shaders, and physics-driven playable worlds.
Awards &
Prize Pool.
Sprint & Spawn rewards craftsmanship, performance, and working software. Over ₹1,50,000+ in cash grants, official state plaques, cloud credits, and maker swag.
Grand Champion Trophy
+ 3D Engraved Victory Trophy, Cloud Grants & Swag Pack
Best Web Architecture
Track Winner Plaque + ₹25,000 Cash + Vercel Pro Hosting Vouchers
Best Game Engine & Physics
Track Winner Plaque + ₹25,000 Cash + Game Dev Asset Bundles
Best Under-15 Team
Junior Maker Plaque + ₹15,000 Cash + Founder Mentorship Session
Design Excellence
Design Excellence Medal + ₹10,000 Cash + Pro Design Subscriptions
Innovation Award
Innovation Medal + ₹10,000 Cash + Microcontroller Hardware Kit
12-Hour
Schedule.
Scroll down to travel through the 12-hour continuous mission schedule on 6 September 2026 at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar SOSE, Shalimar Bagh.
Entry & Registration
Participant entry, registration verification, team confirmation, seating allocation, and initial instructions.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address, introduction of Sprint & Spawn, organizing team, mentors, judges, and hackathon overview.
Theme Announcement
Official announcement of themes/challenges for Web Development and Game Development.
Sprint 01 — Coding Begins
Teams begin development and work on their projects according to domain and announced theme.
Lunch Break
Designated break period. Refuel, interact with peers, and step back from development.
Sprint 02 — Development Continues
Final development push: testing, debugging, polishing, and preparing projects for submission.
Final Submission Window
Teams submit completed projects, repository links, build files, and project descriptions.
Building Connections & Gaming
Networking, interaction between participants, informal activities, and gaming session while judging compiles.
Closing Ceremony & Prizes
Results announcement, winner recognition, prize distribution, certificates, and official conclusion.
Judging
Criteria.
Projects are scored independently across 4 objective vectors by industry software engineers and educators. Total weight equals 100 points.
Functionality
Project completeness, stability, feature execution, and error handling.
Technical Implementation
Code quality, system architecture, tech stack utilization, and technical depth.
User Experience / Design
Interface polish, usability, visual aesthetics, responsiveness, and interaction quality.
Innovation & Creativity
Originality of concept, unique problem-solving approach, and creative execution.
Our Official
Sponsors.
Sprint & Spawn is proudly supported by visionary platforms, developer communities, and hospitality partners fueling the next generation of under-18 creators.
Fueler
Portfolio & Proof-of-Work PartnerEnabling all 150+ builders to publish verifiable project proof-of-work, claim builder badges, and get discovered by top tech teams.
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Nice IT Services
Infrastructure & IT PartnerPowering high-availability infrastructure, gigabit networking & cloud deployment support for participants.
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Coding Mafia
Developer Community PartnerEmpowering young builders with developer toolkits, code mentorship & community ecosystem access.
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Osen
Technology & Innovation PartnerSponsoring special category developer awards, creative maker swag & technology prizes.
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Aaho Ji Goli Soda
Official Beverage & Refreshment PartnerFueling 150+ hackathon creators with continuous handcrafted chilled Goli Soda & energy boosts.
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Support 150+ talented under-18 student engineers, designers, and developers in Delhi NCR.
Venue &
Location.
Hosted at the modern, state-of-the-art campus of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar SOSE in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Fully air-conditioned labs and 400m from the metro.
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Dedicated enterprise gigabit Wi-Fi and ethernet drops configured for continuous development.
Monitored Campus
24/7 guarded Gate 01 check-in, verified badge system, and strict under-18 visitor control.
100% Air Conditioned
Fully climate-controlled computer labs, main auditorium, and hackathon workspace.
Power at Every Seat
Individual multi-pin power sockets and surge protectors provided at each hacker workstation.
Our Team &
Mentors.
Directed by experienced student technologists, backed by DBRA CM SHRI SOSE faculty coordinators, and mentored by industry software engineers.
Aarav Sharma
Lead Architect & Organizer
Full-Stack Systems & Hackathon Architecture
Ananya Verma
Head of Operations & Safety
Event Logistics & Under-18 Protocol
Rohan Gupta
Technical Track Lead // Web
React, Next.js & Distributed Compute
Devika Malik
Technical Track Lead // Game
Physics Simulation & WebGL Engines
Dr. S. K. Batra
Institutional Patron
Campus Administration & Institutional Oversight
Meenakshi Sundaram
CS Faculty Coordinator
Computer Science Curriculum & AI Lead
Kabir Sengupta
Senior Cloud Mentor
Scalable Infrastructure & Production Deployments
Pooja Nair
Lead UI/UX Product Designer
Design Systems, Motion & User Interaction
Built for
Young Creators.
Sprint & Spawn is designed from the ground up for school students under 18. Every aspect of the event is managed with student safety and academic integrity.
Adult & School Supervision
Strict on-ground supervision maintained by educators and organizers.
Emergency Contact Readiness
Immediate emergency contact access and trained staff on-site.
Safe Venue Movement
Clear pathways, security checkpoints, and guided movement within the campus.
Responsible Facilities
Dedicated power stations, high-speed connectivity, and monitored computer labs.
Official Media Permissions & Code of Conduct
Read our comprehensive student protection guidelines, harassment prevention policies, and media documentation consent.
Frequently
Asked Questions.
Clear answers to eligibility, team formation, track specifics, venue rules, and hackathon procedures.
Claim Your
Arena Pass.
100% free participation for verified school students under 18. Complete your onboarding to claim your digital verified arena ticket.
150 MAKERS.
ARE YOU IN?
Join Delhi NCR's premier under-18 hackathon. Build, experiment, and deploy real software on 6 September 2026 at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar SOSE.