SANDBOX 3.0

48-Hour Hackathon by SXC Collabrains

SXC SANDBOX 3.0 is the premier 48-hour hackathon for 2026 hosted by SXC Collabrains, the official IT Club of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar. This intensive competition challenges students to build innovative tech solutions for real-world problems in a high-energy environment. It starts from February 25, 2026 and ends on February 27, 2026.

By bringing together talented coders, creative designers and tech innovators, SXC SANDBOX 3.0 fosters a strong culture of collaboration. Participants benefit from expert mentorship and technical workshops, gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle from ideation to final implementation.

To help participants prepare and perform at their best, SANDBOX 3.0 will be preceded by dedicated pre-events covering trending technologies, essential technical and non-technical skills and practical insights aligned with hackathon challenges.

📅 Event Details

🗓 Pre-events: Feb 11 – 24, 2026
🗓 Main Event: Feb 25 – 27, 2026
📍 Location: St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu

💰 Registration Details

💰 Early Bird: Rs. 5,000 per team (valid until 31st January 2026)
💰 Regular: Rs. 6,000 per team (from 1st February 2026 onwards)
👥 Target Teams: 25 teams
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Team Size: 4 members per team

✅ Eligibility

🔹 Open to: all active age groups
🔹 Backgrounds: Diverse academic backgrounds

🎯 What to expect ?

🔹 Accommodation: at the event venue for selected candidates
🔹 Refreshments: Food, water and coffee
🔹 Networking: Exclusive networking opportunities
🔹 Workshops: Access to workshops