Dates:
- Idea Pitching: December 15th to January 15th
- 24-Hour Hackathon: February 9th to February 11th
Eligibility:
- Open to college students from across India.
Project and Submission Requirements:
- Participants must adhere to the submission guidelines outlined in the "What to Submit" section, as detailed in the hackathon description.
- For the Idea Pitching Round, present a comprehensive project proposal with a focus on the problem statement, solution overview, tech stack, team information, anticipated challenges, and future development.
- For the 24-Hour Hackathon, teams are encouraged to develop software solutions, and for hardware projects, provide a demo video or simulation. Code repositories are optional but recommended for software projects.
- Q&A preparation is advised for potential queries from judges.
Prizes:
- Winner: ₹1,00,000
- Runner-up: ₹50,000
- Consolation Prizes: ₹25,000 (along with assured goodies and swags)
- Overall Prize Pool: ₹10,00,000+
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:
- Uniqueness: Emphasize the innovative and distinctive aspects of the projects.
- Technical Excellence: Evaluate the technical prowess and proficiency demonstrated in the solution.
- Feasibility: Assess the practicality and implementability of the proposed solutions.
- Impact: Consider the potential positive impact on society, communities, or industries.
- Presentation Quality: Evaluate the clarity, coherence, and effectiveness of the project presentation.
- Scalability: Assess the potential for the project to scale and evolve in the future.
