Build Space by Google Developer Groups
By Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
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Quick Answer
Build Space by Google Developer Groups is a multi-round technical-business case competition for students to develop commercially viable solutions, with a ₹85,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹85,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Build Space by Google Developer Groups is the flagship technical-business case competition hosted by GDG on Campus at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala. This competition goes beyond traditional hackathons, serving as an incubator for high-potential ideas by focusing on bridging the gap between technical innovation and commercial viability. Participants are challenged to develop solutions that are not only technically robust but also financially sustainable, fostering a startup ecosystem where students can lay the foundations of future companies.
Who Should Apply This competition is designed for student teams of 3 to 5 members who are passionate about technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Participants should be eager to transform theoretical knowledge into practical, market-ready products.
Competition Structure The competition unfolds in three distinct rounds:
- Round 1: The Blueprint Brief - A 20-minute online quiz testing participants’ knowledge of product fundamentals and technological concepts, challenging logical thinking and technical understanding. Top-performing teams advance.
- Round 2: The Forge at Buildspace (On-Campus Round) - The top 40 teams engage in an intensive 16-hour offline sprint. During this round, teams will transform their ideas into functional prototypes, focusing on practical solution development and refining product concepts.
- Round 3: Final Pitching (On-Campus Round) - Finalist teams will present their developed projects to a panel of judges. Each team will deliver a timed pitch detailing their product, underlying technology, and business model, followed by a Q&A session.
Prizes Build Space offers a total prize pool of ₹85,000, comprising both cash and in-kind rewards, distributed among the top performers:
- Winner: ₹35,000 (cash and in-kind)
- First Runner Up: ₹20,000 (cash and in-kind)
- Second Runner Up: ₹10,000 (cash and in-kind)
- Track Winner 1: ₹10,000 (if applicable)
- Track Winner 2: ₹10,000 (if applicable) All participants must adhere to the event Code of Conduct.
Eligibility Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members and register exclusively through the Unstop platform. The competition is open to students.
How to Apply Register your team through the official Unstop event page. The registration deadline is April 16, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹85,000
What You Get
Winning teams share a ₹85,000 total prize pool paid as a mix of cash and in-kind rewards. The winner receives ₹35,000, the first runner-up ₹20,000, the second runner-up ₹10,000, and up to two track winners receive ₹10,000 each if applicable. Beyond the prize money, selected teams get hands-on incubation-style experience: the top 40 teams advance to a 16-hour offline sprint to turn their idea into a functional prototype, and finalists pitch their product, technology, and business model to a panel of judges followed by a Q&A session.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
