VELORA 1.0 — Dare to Compete- 24-Hour National-Level Hackathon
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
to Friday, April 3, 2026
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3 weeks long
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in person
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About The Hackathon:
VELORA 1.0 is a premier 24-hour national-level hackathon designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
The event brings together student developers, designers, and innovators to build real-world technology solutions in a competitive environment.
Participants will showcase skills in rapid prototyping, system design, and collaborative problem-solving.
The hackathon is suitable for both beginners seeking exposure and experienced participants aiming to compete for top prizes.
Hackathon Themes & Domains: Participants can build solutions across the following domains:
Cybersecurity
FinTech
EdTech
MedTech
Agentic AI / Artificial Intelligence
Web3 & Blockchain
Open Innovation
Cybersecurity Ideas:
Adaptive Phishing Defense Network – ML-powered system that analyzes threat metadata and generates personalized phishing training simulations.
IoT Device Vulnerability Scanner – A network scanner that detects vulnerabilities in smart devices and suggests automated patches.
Privacy-Preserving Incident Response – A collaborative platform using homomorphic encryption to share threat intelligence securely.
FinTech Ideas:
Micro-Insurance Claim Predictor – AI mobile app that automates micro-insurance claims using sensor data and weather APIs.
Sustainable Investment Tracker – Blockchain-based portfolio tracker using ESG metrics.
Peer-to-Peer Lending Risk Engine – Lending platform using Graph Neural Networks to assess borrower risk and manage smart contract disbursals.
EdTech Ideas:
Multilingual Code Mentor AI – Voice-to-code tutor supporting regional Indian languages.
Collaborative Skill Gap Analyzer – NLP platform that analyzes resumes and GitHub repositories to identify skill gaps.
AR Campus Navigator – AR-based navigation system for visually impaired students using computer vision and audio guidance.
MedTech Ideas:
Wearable Stress Biomarker Predictor – App that analyzes wearable health data to predict stress biomarkers.
Tele-Dermatology Triage Bot – WhatsApp-based bot using CNNs to analyze skin conditions.
Personalized Nutrition Planner – Reinforcement learning system generating meal plans for diabetic patients.
Agentic AI / Artificial Intelligence Ideas:
Autonomous Hackathon Idea Generator – A multi-agent AI system that generates hackathon ideas and pitch decks.
Personal Research Assistant Swarm – AI agents that analyze research queries and generate cited reports.
Adaptive Gaming Companion Agent – AI companion that provides real-time gaming strategy tips.
Web3 & Blockchain Ideas:
Decentralized Academic Credential Verifier – Blockchain-based academic credential verification using zero-knowledge proofs.
Carbon Credit Trading Marketplace – Web3 marketplace for trading tokenized carbon credits.
DAO For Campus Event Funding – Student-run decentralized funding system for campus events.
Open Innovation:
Participants can develop any innovative solution outside the listed domains that solves real-world problems.
Hackathon Stages & Format: Round 1 – Idea / PPT Submission (Online):
Teams must register and submit their details along with a presentation explaining their proposed solution.
The presentation must include the problem statement, technical approach, and expected impact.
Teams must also submit a 5–6 minute video demonstrating the working of their prototype.
Deadline:
30 March 2026
Round 2 – Evaluation & Pitching Scrutiny:
Teams will present their ideas to the evaluation panel.
Early submissions may undergo online or offline evaluation starting from 26 March 2026.
Evaluation will be based on:
Clarity of problem understanding
Innovation and feasibility
Technical approach
Quality of presentation
The top teams will be shortlisted for the grand finale.
Round 3 – 24-Hour Grand Finale:
Dates: 11 – 12 April 2026
Location: MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi
During the finale:
Shortlisted teams will participate in a continuous 24-hour development sprint.
Teams will build a working prototype from scratch.
Mentors will guide participants throughout the hackathon.
Midnight progress reviews and final project demonstrations will be conducted.
Eligibility & Team Details:
Open to all undergraduate students from recognized colleges and institutes.
Team size: 2 – 5 members
Cross-college teams are allowed
Why Participate:
Industry mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunity to solve real-world industry problems
Networking with developers, innovators, and recruiters
Experience a full 24-hour offline hackathon environment with high-speed Wi-Fi, continuous power supply, and midnight snacks.