Lithos 2K26

About the Hackathon: Lithos is the flagship tech-driven hackathon hosted by Trojans, aimed at uniting top-tier engineering talent in a dynamic environment of innovation and collaboration. The initiative empowers students to apply technical skills, inventive thinking, and analytical abilities to tackle meaningful challenges across three sectors: EdTech, IoT, and Miscellaneous. The competition is structured into four phases: Virtual round for idea submission and assessment High-intensity 6-hour on-campus sprint for selected teams to bring concepts to life Teams work under time pressure guided by real-world problem statements to craft impactful solutions All official problem statements, venue details, timelines, and additional information are available on the official website. Eligibility: Participants from any department and year are eligible A team must consist of 2–5 members Team members can be from diverse departments and colleges Teams can be formed irrespective of gender Guidelines: Team members must bring their college ID for verification No changes in team composition will be permitted after registration Projects must be original and not submitted to any other hackathons Teams shortlisted for the on-campus round must participate with the same registered members Any violation of eligibility criteria will result in immediate disqualification Round 1 (Online): Participants must submit creative and unique ideas based on official themes and problem statements Idea submissions must be uploaded only through the Unstop platform Submissions must strictly adhere to the provided PPT template Late submissions will not be accepted Deadline: 24-01-2026 Evaluation and Shortlisting: Ideas evaluated based on clarity of presentation Presentation must demonstrate clarity, storytelling, and effective communication Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in the on-campus hackathon Round 2 (On-Campus): Only teams shortlisted from Round 1 are eligible Each shortlisted participant must pay an on-campus participation fee of ₹200 One hour allocated for further modifications and discussions College staff will evaluate the ideas and shortlist teams Date: 10th February 2026 Venue: Chennai Institute of Technology Time: 8:00 AM Round 3 (Evaluation): Only teams shortlisted from Round 2 are eligible External jury members will evaluate teams based on: Presentation Prototype Innovation Feasibility Relevance to the theme Round 4 (Finale): Teams advancing to Round 4 will showcase their prototype Finalists will defend their solution through a live Q&A session Evaluation will focus on depth of knowledge and adaptability Reporting and Conduct: Participants must report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time Late entries will not be permitted Participants may leave the venue only with permission from the organizing committee All instructions issued by the organizing committee must be strictly followed Any attempt to influence or sabotage other teams will lead to disqualification Result Declaration and Judging: Judges will assess the uniqueness of the idea compared to existing solutions Solutions must work as intended to solve the problem efficiently Teams must clearly demonstrate a working prototype Ideas must portray originality Prizes and Rewards: Exciting cash prizes and rewards for the top 5 teams of Lithos 2026 Winners and runners-up will receive internship opportunities Second runners-up will receive a cash prize and goodies Winners and shortlisted teams will receive certificates of excellence and merit Participants can expect goodies and merchandise throughout the event Participants must be present for the entire duration of the hackathon to be eligible for certificates