Central India Hackathon 3.0

Central India Hackathon - Chapter 3 (CIH 3.0) is a 24-hour national-level innovation marathon organized by Suryodaya College of Engineering & Technology (SCET), Nagpur, under the Youth Tech Connect (YTC) initiative. This edition brings a strong focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN - SDGs), empowering young innovators to build scalable, sustainability-driven and impact-oriented solutions. After the massive success of CIH 1.0 and CIH 2.0, this chapter returns bigger, sharper, and more challenge-driven, inviting developers, thinkers, and creators from across India to solve pressing global challenges aligned with SDG 3 and SDG 9. Event Highlights Date: 23 - 24 January 2026 Venue: Suryodaya College of Engineering & Technology (SCET), Nagpur, Maharashtra Mode: Offline (Final Round at SCET Nagpur) Duration: 24-Hour Hackathon Registration Deadline: 23 December 2025 Team Size: 2 - 4 members Process: Registration → Idea Submission → Shortlisting → 24-Hour Offline Finale Certification: Certificates for all finalists Perks: Goodies, swags, mentorship, networking, and incubation opportunities Hackathon Theme Tracks (SDGs) SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being - Build solutions that enhance healthcare accessibility, diagnostics, mental health, emergency response, medical data analytics, assistive technologies, and wellness tools. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure - Create innovations around Industry 4.0, automation, smart manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, digital solutions, supply chain tech, and socio-economic development. Eligibility Criteria Open to all students across India (UG, PG, diploma, etc.) Team size of 2 - 4 members Cross-college & interdisciplinary teams allowed Passionate innovators, designers, and problem-solvers encouraged Why Participate in CIH 3.0? Work directly on global challenges aligned with UN SDGs Get access to exclusive mentors, domain experts & startup founders Hands-on exposure to Industry 4.0 tools and technologies Chance to convert your innovation into a real-world startup Build a strong project portfolio and gain national-level recognition Experience an electrifying 24-hour offline hackathon environment Hackathon Format Round 1: Idea Submission Participants must submit their innovative idea aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being) or SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure).  All submissions must be uploaded through Unstop in the form of a presentation. A standard PPT template is provided in the brief/case and in the attachments section for uniform evaluation, and each team must compulsorily follow the given template. Only original, non-plagiarized ideas will be accepted. Round 2: Evaluation & Shortlisting All submitted ideas will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts, academicians, and domain specialists. Evaluations will be based on: Innovation & creativity Technical feasibility SDG alignment Potential real-world impact Clarity & execution approach The top 100 shortlisted teams will be selected for the 24-hour offline finale at SCET, Nagpur. Round 3: Final Round ConfirmationShortlisted teams must confirm their participation by paying a mandatory fee of ₹1000 per team within the given deadline. This fee covers: Accommodation for the event duration Food arrangements for all team members Upon successful payment, teams will receive an official confirmation and invitation to participate in the onsite 24-hour hackathon at Suryodaya College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur. Prize Pool Details Each SDG track has been allocated a total prize pool of ₹50,000, and for both tracks (SDG 3 & SDG 9), the prize distribution is as follows: 1st Winner (Per Track) ₹21,000 Cash Prize ₹10,000 Worth Incubation Support Runner-Up (Per Track) ₹11,000 Cash Prize ₹8,000 Worth Incubation Support This ensures that both SDG tracks reward innovation, scalability, and real-world impact with strong financial and incubation support.