Phase 03 · On-Premises Buildathon // Finalists Only
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THE FORGE

Unified theme, rules & guidelines + submission portals for the on-premises build day.

Theme & Rules Handbook ↓ Submission Portals →
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Phase 3 Active
Date: 17 Oct 2026 6-Hour On-Premises Buildathon
⚡ Form 1: First 30 Min | 🏁 Form 2: Final 6h
// 01 — Official document

Theme, rules &
guidelines handbook.

Everything for the on-premises build day is consolidated into one comprehensive official handbook. Read through the challenge theme, competition regulations, code of conduct, and evaluation rubric.

Official Phase 3 Handbook
All-In-One Document

TensorForge 2026 Phase 3 Handbook

The single authoritative guide for the on-premises round. Includes the challenge theme, problem statement tracks, technical constraints, competition rules, submission format, and official judging rubric.

✓ Challenge Theme ✓ Rules & Regulations ✓ Judging Matrix ✓ Deliverables Checklist
Download Handbook (PDF) →
// Document Overview
01 Theme & Tracks: Core challenge statements and scope for the on-premises build.
02 Rules & Conduct: Framework allowances, team integrity, and hardware rules.
03 Judging Criteria: Technical depth, innovation, execution, and presentation weightings.
// 02 — Mandatory submissions

Official submission
portals.

Two required submission checkpoints for Phase 3. Submit your problem statement selection within the first 30 minutes, and submit your final deliverables before the 6-hour clock hits zero.

Checkpoint 01 · First 30 Minutes WINDOW: 00:00 – 00:30

Problem statement selection

Lock in your team's chosen challenge and solution direction. Every competing team must complete and submit this form within the first 30 minutes of the buildathon kickoff.

REQUIRED IN FORM:
• Team Name & Team ID
• Selected Problem Statement Track
• Solution Concept & Core Architecture
Submit Problem Statement Form ↗
Checkpoint 02 · Final Submission DEADLINE: AT 00:00:00

Final deliverables submission

Submit your completed build before the 6-hour clock hits zero. Ensure all repositories are public or shared with judges as instructed in the handbook.

REQUIRED IN FORM:
• GitHub Repository Link (Public/Accessible)
• Live Demo / Hosted URL (if applicable)
• Presentation Slide Deck & Demo Video
Submit Final Deliverables Form ↗
// 03 — What to expect
01

Arrive & Setup

Check in at the venue, set up your workstation, and get briefed by the organizing committee. Ensure your team is ready before the clock starts.

02

Select & Build

Submit your problem statement form in the first 30 minutes, then sprint for 6 hours to build your solution before time expires.

03

Present & Judging

Demo your solution to the panel of judges. Expect technical questions, feedback, and a rigorous evaluation of your build quality and approach.

// 04 — Buildathon timeline
08:00 AM
Kickoff & 6-Hour Countdown Begins
START
08:30 AM
Problem Statement Selection Form Due (First 30 Mins)
CHECKPOINT 1
08:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Deep Buildathon Sprint & Mentorship Rounds
BUILD
02:00 PM
6-Hour Clock Expires — Final Deliverables Due
CHECKPOINT 2
02:30 PM ONWARDS
Live Demos, Judging Q&A & Award Ceremony
AWARDS
// 05 — Quick links

Everything you need
in one place.

Phase 3 Handbook
Unified theme, ground rules, and evaluation rubric.
Download handbook →
Form 1 · First 30 Min
Problem statement selection form due at 00:30.
Open Form 1 ↗
Form 2 · Final Deliverables
Final repo, demo, and slides due at 00:00:00.
Open Form 2 ↗
WhatsApp Group
Live announcements and coordinator support.
Join group →
Scoreboard
View live standings and leaderboard.
View scoreboard →
Contact Committee
Questions? Reach out to the organizing team.
ieeecskdu@kdu.ac.lk →
// The final stage

This is the forge floor.
Build something
extraordinary.

You've made it through Phase 1 and Phase 2. Now it's time to build on-premises. Access the handbook, submit on time, and make every second count.

Get the handbook ↑ Submission Portals ↗