Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst – A Climate Themed Hackathon Organized by NIT Raipur Got an idea that can change the planet? Turn it into action. Climate Catalyst is a youth-driven innovation challenge focused on building practical solutions for sustainability, environmental resilience, and climate responsibility. Whether you code, design, research, or strategize – this is your chance to collaborate and create real-world impact. Round 1 – Online Pitching (5th March): Present your idea, not your prototype. Teams will submit and pitch their solution concept – the problem, innovation, feasibility, and expected impact. Shortlisted teams will qualify for the final hackathon. ️ Round 2 – 48-Hour Offline Hackathon (14–15 March): Build. Test. Improve. Deliver. Selected teams will participate in an intensive 48-hour on-campus hackathon where they will: Develop working prototypes Receive mentorship from domain experts Validate feasibility & scalability Present the final solution to a jury panel Problem Themes: Climate Resilient Water Renewable Energy Concepts Who Can Participate: Students from all disciplines – developers, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Innovate for impact. Lead the change. Be the catalyst. Round 1: 5 March (Online Pitch) Round 2: 14–15 March (48-hr Hackathathon) Venue details: NIT Raipur Campus Premises