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8-HOUR OFFLINE BUILDATHON · WORKING PROFESSIONALS

BEYOND 9TO5 — Buildathon (Bengaluru Edition)

Your 9TO5 Ends. Your Building Begins. An 8-hour offline buildathon at Paytm Office, Bengaluru for working professionals, developers, AI/ML practitioners, and founders.

Hosted by Vybe Driven × EtriqAI × Paytm AI

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BEYOND 9TO5 — Buildathon (Bengaluru Edition)
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BEYOND 9TO5 — Buildathon (Bengaluru Edition)

Apply before Nov 20, 2026 · 11:59 PM IST.

Event dates

Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST

Format

In person · Paytm Office, Bengaluru (J. P. Nagar)

Registration deadline

Nov 20, 2026 · 11:59 PM IST

Team size

Solo or 1–4 Members

Eligibility

Working professionals, developers, software engineers, AI/ML practitioners, Web3 builders, cybersecurity professionals, quantum enthusiasts & founders

Entry fee

Free (Approval Required)

All that you need to know about BEYOND 9TO5 — Buildathon (Bengaluru Edition)

### Your 9TO5 Ends. Your Building Begins.

What if your best ideas started after work? **BEYOND 9TO5** is an 8-hour offline buildathon designed for working professionals who want to step beyond their daily roles, explore new possibilities, and turn ideas into working prototypes.

Whether you're a developer, software engineer, AI/ML practitioner, Web3 builder, cybersecurity professional, quantum enthusiast, or founder — bring your skills, collaborate with fellow builders, and build something that matters.

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What to Expect

**8 Hours of Focused Building**: Rapid prototyping, technical innovation, and practical problem-solving.
**Prototypes Over Slides**: An environment focused on shipping working code and functional MVPs.
**Freedom to Build**: Participate solo or collaborate with a team of up to 4 members.
**Experienced Mentorship**: Mentorship and architecture feedback from seasoned builders.
**Expert Judging & Showcases**: Present your project to an esteemed jury and ecosystem leaders.
**High-Impact Networking**: Connect with 150–200 top tech professionals across Bengaluru.
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Key Information & Venue

**Date**: Saturday, 21 November 2026 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST)
**Venue**: Paytm Office (keralam) — WH8H+PJ6, CR Layout, 1st Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India.
**Team Size**: Solo or 1–4 members per team.
**Capacity**: Strictly 150–200 selected participants.
**Format**: 100% Offline Buildathon.
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Partners

**Platform Partner**: Vybe Driven (vybedriven.in)
**Ecosystem Partners**: EtriqAI, Paytm AI
**Community Partners**: Oriane, Tavily, Nexconn, India Tech Community
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Selection & Approval Process

Participation is application-based and limited to 150–200 selected participants. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. Shortlisted participants will receive approval confirmation and further instructions via email and WhatsApp.

Stages and Timelines

10:00AM
21 Nov 2026 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Check-in & Opening Address

Stage 1

Arrival at Paytm Office Bengaluru, attendee verification, and opening remarks.

10:30AM
21 Nov 2026 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Problem Statements Reveal & Team Formation

Stage 2

Official announcement of problem tracks, rules, and finalizing squad rosters.

11:00AM
21 Nov 2026 · 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

8-Hour Build Sprint & Checkpoint Mentoring

Stage 3

Intense prototyping, development sprints, and architecture feedback from mentors.

4:30PM
21 Nov 2026 · 04:30 PM

Project Submission & Code Freeze

Stage 4

Final submission of working code repositories, live demo links, and presentation decks.

5:00PM
21 Nov 2026 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Live Showcases, Judging & Awards

Stage 5

Finalists demo their prototypes to jury members, followed by announcements and networking.

Rewards and Prizes

Top Prototype Winner Accolades

Top-rated prototypes receive official awards, ecosystem recognition, and media spotlights.

Winner

Partner Tool Credits & Perks

Exclusive API credits, platform access, and perks supported by ecosystem partners.

Perks

Certificate of Participation

Official certificate released for all attending builders who build and ship at the event.

Certificate

Participant Benefits & Perks

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8 Hours of Focused Building

Turn your ideas into functional working prototypes in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

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Mentorship & Guidance

Direct guidance and technical reviews from experienced builders and engineering leaders.

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Expert Judging & Demos

Demonstrate your working MVP in front of industry experts, founders, and peer builders.

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Paytm Office Experience & Networking

Collaborate in-person at Paytm Office Bengaluru alongside 150–200 curated tech professionals.

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