AWS Student Builder Group - QCU
Amazon Web Services Student Builder Group of Quezon City University
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A student-led, non-profit organization helping QCU students learn cloud computing, programming, and new technologies through workshops, seminars, and hands-on projects.
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Vision
We envision a long-standing national community of passionate learners who harness Amazon Web Services and cloud computing to drive innovation and technological advancement.
Mission
We are committed to empowering QCU students through inclusive education, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and community service. By fostering volunteerism and real-world AWS application, we equip members with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy and contribute meaningfully to society and industry.
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Affiliations & accreditations
AffiliationAmazon Web Services
AffiliationAWS Student User Groups - Philippines
AffiliationAWS User Groups - Philippines
Accredited byNational Youth CommissionYouth Organization Registration Program
Accredited byQuezon City Youth Development Office
SANDBOX 2026: So, What Will You Build?
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About
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A two-day innovation and product-building event organized by the AWS Student Builder Group at Quezon City University, designed to empower students to transform bold ideas into real-world technology solutions. Open to students from QCU and partner universities, it promotes multidisciplinary collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving through technology-driven projects.
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Why it mattersUN SDGs
Quality EducationHands-on, project-based learning in cloud, AI, and product building, open to students from every program.
Decent Work and Economic GrowthBuilds job-ready skills, pitching confidence, and industry connections, and backs livelihood-focused ideas.
Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureTurns student ideas into working technology built on modern cloud infrastructure.
Impact tracksThe problem space
Education & Digital Inclusion
Solutions addressing learning accessibility, student services, digital literacy, or educational support.
- Learning accessibility
- Student services
- Digital literacy
- Educational support
Pair it with any of the 5 technology formats below.
Technology formatsThe solution space
Prize poolTop 5 teams
₱12,500in cash awards for the top five teams
- 2nd₱3,500Official Plaque · Certificate
- 1st₱5,000Official Plaque · Certificate
- 3rd₱2,000Official Plaque · Certificate
- 4th₱1,000Certificate
- 5th₱1,000Certificate
- All teamsCertificateEvery participating team
Who can join
- 01Undergraduates from QCU and partner universities
- 02Any program, any year level
- 03Pre-formed teams of exactly five
- 04Builders, designers, strategists, and pitchers welcome
What you walk away with
- A working prototype or MVP
- Product and pitching experience
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Cross-university connections
- Real, time-boxed execution
- A project worth continuing
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Criteria
Pick a track, pick a format, bring your team of five.
Build your challenge1 track × 1 format
$ sandbox init --track=? --format=?
Pick one track and one format to preview your challenge.
How to join5 steps
Registration feesPer team of 5
- AWS SBG - QCU Members₱250/ teamAll 5 members are verified active members
- QCU Non-Members₱375/ teamQCU students outside AWS SBG - QCU
- External / Partner Universities₱500/ teamTeams from partner universities
What the judges look forNot just the code
SANDBOX is not about how much code you write. Teams are evaluated across the whole product journey:
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Program flow10h 35m runtime
- Talks & Q&A
- Pitching
- Ceremonies
- Briefings & check-in
- Breaks
- Kickoff
- 9:00 AMOnline Check-in30 min
- 9:30 AMInvocation & National Anthem10 min
- 9:40 AMBuildathon Briefing30 min
- 10:10 AMGuest Speaker TalkFrom Problem to Product: Turning ideas into real-world solutions40 min
- 10:50 AMQuestion & Answer10 min
- 11:00 AMIce Breaker10 min
- 11:10 AMGuest Speaker TalkAI-Powered Full-Stack Development: From Idea to Deployment40 min
- 11:50 AMQuestion & Answer10 min
- 12:00 PMBuildathon Kickoff & Photo Ops30 min
- 8:00 AMRegistration & Arrival30 min
- 8:30 AMInvocation & National Anthem5 min
- 8:35 AMWelcoming Remarks10 min
- 8:45 AMInspirational Message10 min
- 8:55 AMPitching Mechanics Briefing15 min
- 9:10 AMPitching Block ATeams 1 to 25 · 4-min pitch + 1-min Q&A125 min
- 11:15 AMLunch & Networking30 min
- 11:45 AMPitching Block BTeams 26 to 50 · 4-min pitch + 1-min Q&A125 min
- 1:50 PMIntermissionJudges' score deliberation & tabulation20 min
- 2:10 PMJudges' Feedback & Key Takeaways15 min
- 2:25 PMAwarding CeremonyTop 5 teams30 min
- 2:55 PMClosing Remarks & Photo Opportunity10 min
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FAQs
Everything you need to know before you build.
General3
SANDBOX 2026: So, What Will You Build? is a two-day innovation and product-building event (a buildathon) organized by the AWS Student Builder Group - QCU.
Teams identify a real-world problem, build a working technology solution, and pitch it to a panel of judges.
Day 01 is on November 22, 2026, online through the AWS SBG - QCU Discord Stage Channel, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Day 02 is on November 23, 2026, onsite at the University Auditorium of Quezon City University, from 8:00 AM to 3:05 PM.
The AWS Student Builder Group - QCU (AWS SBG - QCU), a student-led, non-profit organization at Quezon City University.
Eligibility & teams4
Undergraduate students from Quezon City University and partner universities, regardless of program, year level, or field of study.
No. SANDBOX values problem-solving and product thinking, not just the amount of code.
Teams are encouraged to combine technical development, UI/UX design, business strategy, research, and pitching.
Exactly five (5) members per team.
No. Individual registrations are not accepted, and organizers will not match individuals into teams.
Form your five-member team first, then register together.
Registration & fees2
Fees are paid per team, based on your team's classification:
₱250 for AWS SBG - QCU members (all 5 are verified active members), ₱375 for QCU non-members, and ₱500 for external or partner universities.
Registration is capped at 50 teams (250 participants), first-come, first-served.
Tracks & building3
Any technology-driven solution, built around one impact track and delivered in one technology format.
Impact tracks: Education & Digital Inclusion, Sustainability & Environment, Health & Well-being, Civic Innovation & Public Safety, and Economic Empowerment & Livelihood.
Technology formats: Web & Mobile Applications, AI-Powered Solutions, Cloud-Based Platforms & Services, Data Analytics & Intelligence, and Workflow Automation & Productivity.
A working prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that solves a real-world problem, presented in a live product pitch.
Not just the amount of code. Teams are evaluated across the whole product journey: problem identification, ideation, product design, technical feasibility, user value, innovation, and effective communication.
The two days3
Day 01 runs online on Discord: check-in, the buildathon briefing, two guest speaker talks with Q&A, an ice breaker, and the official buildathon kickoff.
The talks are "From Problem to Product: Turning ideas into real-world solutions" and "AI-Powered Full-Stack Development: From Idea to Deployment".
Day 02 is onsite at the QCU Auditorium: pitching in two blocks, judges' deliberation, feedback and key takeaways, and the awarding ceremony for the top 5 teams.
Each team gets a 4-minute pitch followed by a 1-minute Q&A with a judge.
Prizes2
A ₱12,500 cash prize pool for the top five teams.
1st place gets ₱5,000, 2nd gets ₱3,500, and 3rd gets ₱2,000, each with an official plaque and certificate. 4th and 5th place get ₱1,000 each with a certificate.
Yes. Every participating team receives a certificate.
Contact1
Email aws.qcu@gmail.com, or message AWS SBG - QCU on Facebook and Instagram (@aws.qcu) or LinkedIn (@aws-qcu).