HACKATHON: Innovating Sustainability and Intelligent Solutions for Tomorrow

Theme: "Hack for Impact: Innovating Sustainable and Intelligent Solutions for Tomorrow."

Solving Local Problems Through Technology

Overview

• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
• Provide a platform to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.
• Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration across institutions.
• Identify and nurture emerging student talent in technology and design.

Eligibility

• The hackathon is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized college or university.
• Participants must carry a valid college ID card on event day.
• Each team must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members.
• A student may only be part of one team.

Registration Process

• One member registers on behalf of the entire team (Team Lead)
• Submit team name, college name, team member details, and track preference.
• Teams must choose ONE track and build their solution within that domain.

Winner's team: 10x the registration fee with a certificate

Runners-up: 6x the registration fee  with a certificate

Rules and Regulations

• Duration: The hackathon runs for 36 hours across two days.
• All code must be written during the hackathon window (after problem statements are released).
• Use of open-source libraries, frameworks, and APIs is permitted and encouraged.
• Pre-built or pre-trained models may be used as a base but must be declared.
• Projects started before the event will result in disqualification.
• AI tools are fully allowed and encouraged — GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, image generators, and any other AI assistants may be used freely throughout the hackathon.
• Teams must be able to explain their solution and code during the Q&A — judges may ask how specific parts were built.
• Declare any AI tools used in your project summary. This is not penalized; it demonstrates good practice.

Late Submissions

Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances. Teams are advised to submit early to avoid technical issues.

Each project will be evaluated by a panel of judges on a 100-point scale:

Presentation Format

• Each team gets 5 minutes to present, 2 minutes for the demo, and 3 minutes for Q&A from judges.
• A working demo is mandatory. Slides alone will not be accepted.
• The presentation order will be drawn randomly on Day 2 morning.
• Organizers reserve the right to modify rules, schedule, or prizes. Updates will be communicated in advance.
• Organizers are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings or equipment.
• By registering, teams grant the organizers the right to photograph/video the event and use submitted project details for promotional purposes.
• All intellectual property developed during the hackathon remains with the respective team.
• Participation is voluntary. The organizers’ decision on any dispute is final.

Sub-Themes:

1. AI & Emerging Technologies
2. Smart Campus & Education
3. Sustainability & Climate Action
4. Healthcare & Well-being
5. Agriculture & Rural Innovation
6. Smart Cities & Governance
7. Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
8. Open Innovation

Faculty Incharge:

• Rani Majaw - ranimajaw@tetsocollege.edu.in
• Dounenchuba Chang - Dounenchuba@tetsocollege.edu.in

For Enquiries:

9362705471/8974809392/8798570921