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BuildAP@theGnaN

Chapter 01IDEATHONRegistrations Open

Think. Explore. Build.

BuildAP@theGnaN is the innovation event series by theGnaN Tech Hub where students solve real-world problems through technology, research, creativity and innovation.

The Chapters

Every chapter. A new challenge. A new opportunity to build.

The Challenge

Your idea must begin with a real problem.

Your concept or idea must originate from a real-life scenario or a real-world problem.

Understand the problem.Explore it.Build a meaningful solution.

Teams must present one of the following

  • Working Prototype
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  • Proof of Concept (PoC)
  • Research Work

Don't just present an idea. Show us what that idea can become.

Event Details

Event
BuildAP@theGnaN
Chapter
01
Format
Ideathon
Event Date
23 August 2026
Registration Deadline
16 August 2026
Team Size
2–4 Members
Registration Fee
₹350 Per Team
Venue
theGnaN Tech Hub
Visakhapatnam
Food
Lunch & Snacks Included

The ₹350 fee covers the complete team, not each participant.

What Can You Build?

Prototype

A functional or demonstrable representation of your proposed solution.

MVP

A minimum viable product showing the core functionality of your idea.

Proof of Concept

Evidence that your approach is technically feasible and worth building.

Research Work

Structured research, analysis, findings and a proposed solution.

Why Participate?

Prize Money

Cash rewards for the strongest solutions.

Internship Opportunities

Fast-track access to theGnaN internships.

Exclusive Merchandise

Official BuildAP@theGnaN merchandise.

Exciting Gifts

Surprises and goodies across the event day.

Register Your Team

Complete these three simple steps.

STEP 01
Payment

Pay the ₹350 registration fee for your team.

Payment Portal
STEP 02
Registration Form

Complete the official registration form after making the payment.

Fill Registration Form
STEP 03
WhatsApp Community

Join the official BuildAP group for announcements, schedules and updates.

Join WhatsApp Group
Important
  • After payment, save the payment screenshot.
  • Note your UTR / Transaction ID.
  • Upload both while submitting the registration form.

Registration is confirmed only after payment verification and receiving the official BAP Registration ID via email.

Quick Guidelines

Team size: 2–4 members.
₹350 per team — not per participant.
Valid Student ID is mandatory for every participant.
Ideas must originate from a real-world problem.
Deliverable must be a Prototype, MVP, PoC or Research Work.
Lunch and snacks are provided at the venue.
Remaining guidelines will be shared directly with registered teams.

FAQ

Any student with a valid Student ID. Teams may be formed across branches, years and even colleges.

No. ₹350 is the complete registration fee for the entire team of 2–4 members.

No. You need to demonstrate progress — a prototype, MVP, proof of concept or structured research work is enough.

Your laptops, chargers, valid Student IDs and your work in progress. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Only after your payment is verified and you receive the official BAP Registration ID by email.

Yes, as long as it still originates from a real-world problem. Inform the organisers before the event day.

Need Help?

Location
Visakhapatnam