Ingenious Hackathon 7.0

Individual Participation and Team Formation Team Participation Only: Solo participation is not allowed. Each participant must be part of a registered team. Team Formation: Teams must be formed before the event. Assistance in forming teams will not be provided by the organizers. Collaboration: Teams are encouraged to bring together members from diverse technical and creative backgrounds to strengthen innovation and overall project quality. Accommodation Availability: Basic sleeping accommodation will be provided free of cost to all participants. Allotment: Accommodation will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are advised to confirm their attendance early to ensure allocation. Participant Benefits Hackathon Kit: Each participant will receive essential stationery items such as a pen, notepad, and file. Skill Development: Enhance your technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and teamwork through hands-on challenges. Workshops & Mentorship: Participate in expert-led workshops and receive guidance from experienced mentors throughout the hackathon. Recognition & Visibility: Showcase your innovative solutions with opportunities for media coverage and social media highlights. Personal & Professional Growth: Develop communication, adaptability, and leadership skills, while gaining valuable feedback from judges and mentors. Portfolio Enhancement: Strengthen your professional portfolio by creating impactful and practical projects. Certificates & Awards: All participants will receive certificates of participation, and top-performing teams will be honored during the closing ceremony. Sense of Accomplishment: Experience the pride of completing a project within a competitive timeframe and celebrating your hard work with peers. Problem Statement Submission Selection: Each team must select one problem statement from the provided list. Submission: Teams should submit their chosen problem statement and initial draft idea within the specified time frame. Early Submission: Early submissions are encouraged to allow time for feedback and refinement. Presentation and Evaluation Presentation Time: Each team will be given a fixed duration (e.g., 10 minutes) to present their project. Presentation Format: Presentations may include live demonstrations, slide decks, prototypes, or other creative formats. Evaluation Criteria: Projects will be assessed based on innovation, technical depth, feasibility, and potential impact. Fairness: The judging process will be transparent, unbiased, and merit-based. Feedback Sessions: After evaluation, feedback sessions will be conducted to help teams gain insights and improve. Code of Conduct Respect: Maintain professionalism and respect toward all participants, mentors, judges, and organizers. Collaboration: Engage in constructive teamwork and promote a supportive environment. Integrity: Plagiarism, idea theft, or unethical conduct will result in disqualification. Inclusivity: Encourage diversity and inclusivity within teams and project ideas. Reporting Misconduct: Any form of misconduct must be immediately reported to the organizing committee.