Open Loop

Open Loop – National Level Hackathon | Yenepoya School of Engineering & Technology Overview National-level hackathon organized by YenTech(Yenepoya School of Engineering and Technology) Exclusively for undergraduate (UG) students across India Focuses on innovation, collaboration, and solving real-world problems Platform to build technology-driven solutions in a competitive environment Hackathon Format Mode: Offline Two-stage competition: Preliminary Round (Screening Round) Evaluation based on: Technical feasibility Innovation Impact Presentation Final Round (On-site Hackathon) Duration: 24 hours Problem statements will be provided during this round Teams must develop a working prototype Final presentation to a panel of judges Team Details Team size: 2 to 4 members Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed Important Dates Registration deadline: 24th, 12:00 PM Rules & Guidelines All tools and technologies are allowed Use of AI is permitted only if properly documented and justified Strict plagiarism policy — any copied work leads to disqualification No changes in team members after registration Building a functional prototype is mandatory in the final round Evaluation Criteria Technical feasibility Innovation Real-world impact Presentation quality Rewards & Perks Prize pool: ₹1,00,000+ (T&C apply) Exciting rewards and goodies Participation certificates Networking opportunities Objective Encourage innovation and practical problem-solving Promote teamwork and creativity Provide hands-on experience and industry exposure Help students turn ideas into real-world solutions