Ossome Hacks 3.0 (powered by ArmorIQ)

About: The hackathon is structured in two phases and features two competitive tracks: Claw & Shield and Open Innovation (AI/ML preferred). Claw & Shield carries a prize pool of INR 30,000, while Open Innovation encourages participants to build impactful solutions using AI/ML with a prize pool of INR 15,000. Each track will have a winner and a first runner-up, along with an honorable mention. All winning teams will receive certificates of achievement along with cash prizes and additional non-monetary rewards such as cloud credits, domains, and other partner benefits. Guidelines: All participants must join the discord server: Discord LinkThe hackathon will be conducted in two phases: an initial online submission phase followed by the main hackathon. In Phase 1, teams must submit an idea presentation in .pptx format. Submissions must follow the provided PPT template and should not exceed 10 slides. (The title slide is not counted) The deadline for PPT submission is 31st March 2026. Day 1 of the hackathon will be conducted online, where teams begin building their solutions. Regular updates and instructions will be shared through official communication channels. At the end of Day 1, all teams must submit a working prototype, which will be used for initial scoring. There will be no eliminations after Day 1. Day 2 will be conducted offline at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankalathur campus, Mini Hall 1. All teams must report by 8:00 AM on Day 2. Final development, judging, and presentations will take place on Day 2, followed by prize distribution.