72 hr Hackathon | Code for Climate Change

Event Overview: Mode: Online Duration: 72 hrs (8 am, 14th Jan – 8 am, 17th Jan 2026) Online Registration starts : 6th Jan 2026 Registration deadline: 12th Jan 2026 11:59pm In association with IPTIF Eligibility: All college and university students are welcome. Age: 17 to 24 years old. Single-member teams are allowed. Teams can have 1-4 members. All participants must register before the event starts. Registration Process: Registration for the event is free. Complete the registration form with the team name and team members' details (including college details, age, email ID, and phone number). It is mandatory to submit a college ID Card image for all team members. Team Formation: Participants can form their own teams and choose a leader. Cross-college teams are allowed. Event Schedule: Problem statement, data set publishing & start of event: 8:00 am, 14th January, 2026 Submission deadline: 8:00 am, 17th January, 2026 Results: within a week after submission Problem Statement Introduction: Kerala’s STPs generate nitrogen-rich bio solids. Your goal: Design an AI/ML decision system to optimize their transport and application to farmland. The Catch: You must balance crop demand against monsoon rains to prevent pollution and maximise carbon credits. Find full problem statement. The dataset will be provided along with the commencement of the hackathon. Prizes and Recognition: Total Prize Pool: 40k INR First place: 20k INR Second place: 12k INR Third place: 8k INR Certificate of Participation to all participants Note: The Exact Evaluation Criteria and Submission Details Will Be Disclosed Along with The Dataset for the Problem Statement Will Be Disclosed on The Date of Hackathon. Important Details: The Organisers' Decisions in Case of Any Disputes Are Final.