The structured pathway of Open Source Connect India 2026. From participant registration and project onboarding to orientation sessions and project directory launch.
PHASE 01
COMPLETED
1st July, 2026
Registrations Open
Nationwide Contributor Registration
Participants from across India can officially register for OSCI’26.
Online / Official Portal
PHASE 02
COMPLETED
23rd August, 2026
Mentor Registration Opens
Guiding Open-Source Contributors
Experienced open-source contributors, industry professionals, and mentors are invited to register as mentors.
Virtual / Community Call
PHASE 03
COMPLETED
26th August, 2026
Project Admin Registration Opens
Open-Source Organization & Repo Onboarding
Open-source organizations, startups, and independent maintainers are invited to onboard their projects.
GitHub / Maintainer Portal
PHASE 04
COMPLETED
31st August, 2026
OSCI'26 Orientation Session
Orientation Session
This session introduces Open Source Connect India (OSCI'26), providing participants with an overview of open source, the OSCI'26 initiative, and how they can get started with contributing to real-world projects and communities.
Virtual Livestream & Discord
PHASE 05
LIVE NOW
10th September, 2026
Project Listings Go Live
Official Repository Directory Launch
Registered projects are published on the platform with detailed descriptions, tech stacks, contribution guidelines, and difficulty levels.