This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
4
Participants
₹11,000
Prize Pool
0
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Opportunity Description:
HackTrepreneur is an immersive, high-intensity business hackathon where participants experience building a startup within a limited time frame. The event focuses not just on ideas, but on execution, adaptability, and real-time decision-making under pressure.
Participants will work in teams to solve real-world business problems, develop innovative solutions, and refine them with expert mentorship. A unique highlight of the event is its crisis-driven approach, where teams must adapt to unexpected challenges—mirroring real startup environments.
The event concludes with teams pitching their final business solutions, making it an ideal platform for students to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience, enhance problem-solving skills, and collaborate in a fast-paced setting.
Eligibility Criteria:
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all streams
Participation allowed individually or in teams of 1–4 members
Inter-college participation is encouraged
No prior startup or technical experience required
Rules & Guidelines:
Participants must bring their own laptops and necessary resources
Problem statements will be provided by the organizing team
Teams must strictly follow timelines for each phase
Any form of plagiarism or unfair practices will lead to disqualification
Participants are expected to maintain professionalism and decorum
Judges’ decisions will be final and binding
Key Benefits:
Hands-on experience in building and validating startup ideas
Exposure to real-world business challenges and crisis scenarios
Mentorship from experienced professionals and industry experts
Development of critical skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and pitching
Opportunity to network with like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs
A platform to transform ideas into actionable business solutions
FAQs
Q1. Do participants need prior entrepreneurial experience?No, the event is beginner-friendly and open to all students.
Q2. Will mentorship be provided during the event?Yes, mentors will guide participants throughout the development phase.
Q3. Can participants choose their own problem statement?No, problem statements will be provided by the organizers.
Q4. Is overnight participation allowed?Yes, depending on the event duration, necessary arrangements will be communicated.