Ideathon 3.0 - 2K26
Hosted on UnstopFetched about 5 hours ago
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
to Sunday, March 22, 2026
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4 weeks long
StudentInnovationSustainabilitySocial ImpactEdtech
Student only
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
475
Participants
₹100,000
Prize Pool
42
Est. Projects
Organizers
PCU's IDEATHON 3.0 is a 24-hour hackathon where teams will work on emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will collaborate under the guidance of expert mentors, focusing on fostering innovation, sustainability, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Eligibility:
Open to undergraduate students across all colleges/universities.
Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
Inter-college team members are allowed.
Online presentation round via unstop, if selected the. Offline round at PCU campus
Themes:
Sustainability and Environment
Healthcare and Well-being
AI and Technology Innovations
Education and Learning
Smart Cities and Social Impact
Farmer Empowerment & Rural Inclusivity
Event Structure
Round 1: Online (Idea Submission)
Teams must submit the following:
Team Details: Name, College, Address
Idea Submission: Problem statement in 2–3 lines
Pitch Deck (PDF, maximum of 10 slides)
Top 40 teams will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
Innovation
Feasibility
Scalability
Round 2: Offline (Prototyping)
Phase 1: Suggestion & Feedback (First 4 Hours)
Teams will submit an initial project proposal, including:
Brief problem statement
Proposed solution
Technology stack
Future plans for the solution
Teams will receive guidance from mentors and refine their solutions accordingly
Phase 2: Midway Evaluation (After 20 Hours)
Judges will review the progress of each team.
Mentors will provide feedback to help improve the solutions.
Phase 3: Final Judging & Pitch (After 22 Hours)
Each team will have 5 minutes to present their solution, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.
Focus on sustainability and real-world impact will be key evaluation criteria.
The presentation must cover:
Problem Statement and Relevance
Technology Used and Integration
Sustainability and Long-Term Impact
Live Demo of Prototype
Scalability and Future Roadmap
Business Potential and Real-World Application
Rules:
Teams must adhere to all deadlines; late submissions will not be considered.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate disqualification.
All team members must actively participate during the hackathon phase.
Use of pre-built solutions is not allowed; all ideas must be original.
Respectful and professional behavior is mandatory throughout the competition.
The decision of the organizing committee regarding any aspect of the competition, including eligibility, disqualification, and prize distribution, is final and binding.
PCU's IDEATHON 3.0 is an opportunity to create impactful solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Let’s work together to make this event a success.