What is QWAD?
QWAD is the digital quad of your campus. It is an all-in-one platform for Indian college students to discover events (hackathons, workshops, fests), find teammates, collaborate on projects, and connect with builders. QWAD integrates event discovery, team matching, project portfolios, community forums, and a reputation system into a single Progressive Web App. It is free for all college students.
Why Students Build on QWAD
- Event Discovery — Find hackathons, workshops, and college fests from 40+ Indian colleges
- Team Matching — Find teammates based on skill (React, ML, Figma) and availability
- Proof of Work — Verified builder profiles linked to GitHub
- Campus Network — Connect directly with ambitious students without recruiter spam
QWAD vs Other Platforms
| Feature | QWAD | Devfolio | Unstop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Events | All Campus Events | Hackathons Only | Competitions | None |
| Team Matching | Yes (Skill-based) | No | No | No |
| Community Forum | Yes | No | No | No |
| Focus | Student Builders | Hackathon Hackers | Job Seekers | Professionals |
FAQ
What is QWAD?
QWAD is the digital quad of your campus — an all-in-one platform where Indian college students discover events, find teammates, and collaborate on projects. It is completely free for all students.
How do I find hackathons near me?
On QWAD, go to the Events tab and filter by Hackathon and your city. You will see live registrations, deadlines, and team-matching options.
How do I find teammates for a hackathon?
Use QWAD's Collaborate tab to browse open team requests or post your own. Match by skills like React, Python, ML, or UI/UX.
Is QWAD free for students?
Yes. QWAD is completely free for college students. No premium tiers, no paywalls.
How is QWAD different from Devfolio or Unstop?
QWAD combines event discovery, team matching, and a community forum in one place. Unlike Devfolio (hackathon-only) or Unstop (competition-only), QWAD is your complete campus digital quad.
Can clubs and organizers list events on QWAD?
Yes. Any verified campus organization can create a profile on QWAD and list events with native registration, custom forms, and attendee management.