Zen-Hack AI Hackathon

TEMPLATE FOR PPT : LINKAbout the Hackathon ZEN-HACK AI 2026 is a national-level online hackathon designed to foster innovation at the intersection of technology and real-world impact. Participants will develop AI-driven and data-centric solutions across the following domains: Social Good Cyber Security Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Quantitative Analysis Participants will build scalable solutions addressing high-impact problem statements in AI systems, data intelligence, blockchain analytics, and quantitative modeling. Timeline Registrations Open: 20 February 2026 Registration & Round 1 PPT Submission Deadline: 13 March 2026 Round 1 Results Announcement: 16 March 2026 Final 24-Hour Live Hackathon (Online): 22 March 2026 Event Format Mode: Fully Online Duration: 24 Hours Team-Based Participation Two Evaluation Rounds Submission Platform: Unstop Eligibility Criteria Open to students pursuing B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, M.Tech, and relevant engineering programs Team Size: 2 to 4 members Inter-College Teams: Permitted Inter-Specialization and Inter-Year Teams: Permitted Participation Level: National Competition Process Round 1 – Idea Submission (PPT Screening) Teams must submit a presentation strictly following the prescribed template. The presentation must include: Problem Statement Proposed Solution Technology Stack Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Feasibility A working prototype is not required for Round 1. All submissions must be made through the Unstop platform. Round 2 – Final Prototype Showcase Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will develop and demonstrate a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The final round will be conducted online and will include: Live prototype demonstration Question-and-answer session with the judging panel Rules and Guidelines All submissions must be original work. Plagiarism or submission of pre-built projects will result in immediate disqualification. Teams must adhere strictly to submission deadlines. Participants retain full intellectual property rights over their ideas and code. All communications and presentations will be conducted online. Judging Criteria (Total: 50 Marks) Innovation - 10 Marks Technical Complexity - 10 Marks Feasibility - 10 Marks Impact and Utility - 10 Marks Presentation and Demonstration - 10 Marks Projects will be evaluated based on originality, technical depth, scalability, and real-world applicability. Prizes and Rewards Total Prize Pool: ₹25,000+ Winner: ₹12,000 and Certificate of Excellence Runner-Up: ₹8,000 and Certificate of Excellence Second Runner-Up: ₹5,000 and Certificate of Excellence Participation certificates will be provided to all teams shortlisted for the final round.