Organised by: Manthan ClubMode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)Venue: Newton HallDates: 26th, 27th & 28th January 2026Duration: 24-hour Hackathon + 5-hour EvaluationPlatform Partner: UnstopTechnical Partner: Microsoft Student Chapter About the Hackathon Code4Change is a purpose-driven social impact hackathon aimed at encouraging students to solve real-world community and NGO-related problems using technology. Unlike traditional hackathons that focus only on product building, Code4Change emphasizes: Social responsibility Real problem understanding Feasible and impactful solutions Delivery-based evaluation Participants will work on NGO-inspired problem statements and design technology-driven solutions that can create measurable social change. Objectives Encourage technology-based solutions for social problems Create awareness about NGO operations Provide real-world problem-solving exposure Promote teamwork, leadership, and innovation Connect student innovation with community impact Themes / Domains Child Safety Education Healthcare Women Empowerment Environment & Sustainability Rural Development ️ Event Structure Round 1: Online Hackathon (24 Hours) 26 Jan 9:00 PM – 27 Jan 9:00 PM Participants must submit: Problem understanding Proposed solution Implementation strategy Expected social impact Tech stack Deliverables: Prototype / working model Solution presentation Feasibility demonstration Shortlisted teams announced by:28 January, 6:00 AM (via email) Round 2: Offline Pitching & Evaluation 28 January 2026 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM → Final pitching 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM → Prize distribution Eligibility & Team Rules Open to all students Team size: 2–4 members One problem statement per team Only original work allowed Open-source tools permitted (with declaration) Judges’ decision will be final Judging Criteria Round 1 Idea clarity Feasibility Innovation Social relevance Round 2 Technical execution Impact potential Scalability Presentation quality Prize Pool (₹4000) Winner: ₹2000 1st Runner-up: ₹1500 2nd Runner-up: ₹500

Code4Change – Social Impact Hackathon

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