Hack The Winter - The Second Wave (Angry Bird Edition)

Hack The Winter - The Second Wave (Angry Bird Edition) is a 24 hour national-level hackathon. Unlike other hackathons, we will not be limiting the problem sets to healthcare, sustainability, education, and smart automation.   We use wedded high quality questions for hackathons which are challenging but in a good way. These problem statements are important to showcase your skills for the actual hackathon. The problem statements will be given at the time of hackathon or pre-released a few days prior. Teams are not restricted to a particular college, you can plan a reunion with all your friends from different colleges also. Only shortlisted teams qualify for the on-site (physical) hackathon. Accommodation, local travel across campus (From Haldwani station - Bhimtal Campus) in fixed times, food, and technical arrangements will be provided. Food and technical arrangements are included in the hackathon fee; due to high demand for accommodation, a small accommodation fee may be requested for a priority pass otherwise common rest rooms are provided by default.   Themes & Problem statements for hackathon is provided in pdf in documents section below.   Eligibility & Guidelines: Open to all college students (UG/PG) across India. Participants can register in teams of 4 members. Inter-college teams: Allowed. Inter-specialization teams: Allowed, you can form team from different courses. Each participant must have a valid student ID card and aadhaar card. No change in team members post-registration. A team can submit only one project idea. Teams must bring their own laptops and peripherals for the on-site round. Rules: Internet usage is allowed for references, but plagiarism leads to disqualification. All work must be original and completed during the hackathon timeframe. The decision of the judges will be final and binding. Misconduct, inappropriate behavior, or rule violations will result in disqualification. All shortlisted teams must attend the physical hackathon in person. No judgement in UI/UX part, so rather than code we focus on concept, research and basic implementation.   Bird’s-eye Judging & Leaderboard: To ensure fairness and transparency, project evaluations will take place every 6 - 10 hours throughout the hackathon. Each team’s progress, creativity, and implementation will be continuously assessed and displayed live on the public leaderboard, allowing participants to track their standing in real time. Final review by three specialized panels (industry + academia) for technology, innovation, feasibility / impact (holistic score). Nests & Piggy Bank (Logistics): Online Qualifiers: Accessible anywhere with an internet connection. Offline Final Round: To be conducted at Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal Campus. Visit our event website: https://hack.gehubhimtal.in