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QLAB × SymbiTech Buildathon: Observe Local. Scale Global.

Observe local. Scale global. QLAB × SymbiTech Fest 2026 Buildathon.
Monday, 12 October 2026Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune
At a Glance

Start with what you notice. Build what could change it.

The QLAB × SymbiTech Buildathon is the innovation challenge of SymbiTech Fest 2026. Pick a real problem you see around you, build a solution for it and pitch it to judges from Nyaaya Legal.

The day opens with a keynote from QLAB founder Esha Mohol and ends with the top three builds taking home the prizes below.

Part of
SymbiTech Fest 2026
Hosted by
QLAB, Official Innovation Partner
Judges
Nyaaya Legal team
Prize pool
₹10,000 cash + QLAB rewards
Registration
Closed
Keynote
Esha Mohol, Founder of QLAB
Esha Mohol, Founder of QLAB
Keynote Speaker
Esha Mohol Founder, QLAB

One moment can change your life.

One idea in 2 hours can change the course of your journey altogether.

QLAB founder Esha Mohol opens the Buildathon with a talk on how a single moment, a single idea and a single room can reshape what you build next.

Your future cofounderYour future investorYour future partnerYour business

They could be in the room with you right now.

Rewards

Nearly ₹60,000 in rewards.
Built to launch you.

1st Place
Total prize value₹30,798+
  • Cash prize₹5,000
  • QLAB Membership30 days₹24,999
  • Nyaaya Legal supportPractising lawyersIncluded
  • QLAB BuildBookGoal & habit planner₹799
2nd Place
Total prize value₹16,299
  • Cash prize₹3,000
  • QLAB Membership50% off 30 days₹12,500
  • QLAB BuildBookGoal & habit planner₹799
3rd Place
Total prize value₹12,799
  • Cash prize₹2,000
  • QLAB Membership40% off 30 days₹10,000
  • QLAB BuildBookGoal & habit planner₹799
QLAB Buildathon “I was there” sticker

Every builder gets

  • A live keynote from QLAB founder Esha Mohol
  • Direct feedback from the Nyaaya Legal judges on your idea
  • The QLAB “I was there” Buildathon sticker
  • Connections with the QLAB team, builders and the Nyaaya Legal team
  • A first look at the QLAB ecosystem and Membership
How the Buildathon Runs

From one observation to a global idea.

  1. 01ObserveLook closer. Find a problem, behaviour, inefficiency or opportunity that matters.
  2. 02DefineTurn your observation into a problem worth solving.
  3. 03BuildTurn your strongest idea into something tangible. Prototype it. Test it. Improve it.
  4. 04PresentPitch to the Nyaaya Legal judges. Show what you built, why it matters and how it can scale.
  5. 05WinThe top three builds take home cash, a QLAB Membership, BuildBooks and legal support from Nyaaya Legal.
  6. 06ScaleWinners keep building inside QLAB, with the space, guidance and legal backing to take the idea from Pune to the world.
The Judges

Judged by the Nyaaya Legal team.

Nyaaya Legal

A full service law firm across Mumbai, Pune and Delhi, appearing before the Supreme Court, Bombay High Court, NCLT and NCLAT. They judge your build the way an investor’s lawyer would.

  • 100+Trademarks filed
  • 25+Startups and businesses advised
  • Legal advisors to the talk showSon of Abish
Adv. Abhishek Salian
Adv. Abhishek Salian
Founding Partner, Nyaaya Legal
Adv. Narayani P. Choudhary
Adv. Narayani P. Choudhary
IPR Partner, Nyaaya Legal
SymbiTech 2026 welcomes QLAB as its Sponsor and Official Innovation Partner
Who Should Join

Students, designers, developers, innovators, builders, aspiring founders and problem solvers.

Bring curiosity. Bring an observation. Bring the drive to build.

Why QLAB Is Here

Our goal is to take ideas from a local observation to a product the world can use. The winning team starts that journey inside QLAB.

That's a wrap.

This event has concluded.