About
FOSS Overflow 2025 – OpenLake, IIT Bhilai
FOSS Overflow is a month-long open-source mentorship program designed to help students and aspiring developers build real skills through hands-on contribution. Hosted by OpenLake, IIT Bhilai, the program blends collaborative learning, community building, and impactful software development.
Participants work on active open-source projects under the guidance of experienced mentors and GSoC achievers — gaining the confidence, skills, and portfolio needed to shine in global programs like Google Summer of Code, Linux Foundation Mentorship, and Outreachy.
Over four successful editions, FOSS Overflow has:
Trained 40+ mentees
Achieved 20+ GSoC selections
Built a thriving community of 700+ developers
Attracted 600+ applicants nationwide
What to expect:
One-on-one mentorship from seasoned contributors
Practical experience on real projects
Regular check-ins and learning sessions
A final project showcase to the developer community
Stipends, exclusive merch, and certificates for top performers
Join a passionate open-source community, grow your technical and collaborative skills, and make a real impact — all while preparing for the world’s top open-source opportunities.
Grow. Build. Contribute. This winter, overflow with FOSS.
🌐 www.fossoverflow.dev
