OFFGRID 1.0
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Monday, March 30, 2026
to Saturday, April 18, 2026
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3 weeks long
Artificial IntelligenceMobile DevelopmentData ScienceBlockchainIoT (Internet of Things)
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
305
Participants
27
Est. Projects
Organizers
OFFGRID 1.0 is a high-energy, innovation-driven hackathon organized by CodeDecode Club and School of Computer Science, Engineering & Applications at D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune. This event brings together passionate developers, designers, and problem-solvers to collaborate and build impactful solutions to real-world challenges.
Participants will work intensively in teams to design and develop prototypes using cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Web & Mobile Development, Data Science, Blockchain, and IoT. The hackathon emphasizes creativity, technical excellence, teamwork, and sustainable innovation aligned with global development goals.
Objectives
Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving
Provide hands-on experience in building real-world solutions
Foster collaboration, leadership, and teamwork
Promote development aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and POs
Enable students to apply technical skills in practical scenarios
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate students from all colleges/universities
Team size: 2 to 5 members
Inter-college teams are allowed
Themes
Participants can build solutions under (but not limited to) the following domains:
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Smart Cities & Urban Innovation
Sustainability & Environment
Education & Digital Learning
Healthcare & Well-being
Blockchain, IoT & Data Science
Event Structure
Round 1: Idea Submission (Online)
Teams must submit:
Team Details (Name, College, etc.)
Problem Statement (2–3 lines)
Pitch Deck (Max 10 slides, PDF, Format Attached Below)
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
Top teams will qualify for the offline hackathon round.
Round 2: Offline Hackathon (On Campus)
Venue: DYPIU Campus, Akurdi, PuneDate: 18 April 2026
Phase 1: Ideation & Mentorship (Initial Hours)
Problem statement refinement
Solution approach
Tech stack discussion
Mentor feedback and guidance
️ Phase 2: Development & Mid Evaluation
Teams build working prototypes
Judges evaluate progress
Feedback to improve solutions
Phase 3: Final Presentation
Each team will get:
5 minutes pitch + 5 minutes Q&A
Evaluation will be based on:
Innovation & Creativity
Technical Implementation
Practical Impact
Presentation & Teamwork
Rules & Guidelines
All submissions must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification
Teams must adhere to deadlines
Active participation from all members is mandatory
Pre-built or copied solutions are not allowed
Maintain professional conduct throughout the event
Organizers’ decisions are final and binding
Note:
Participants must arrange for their own travel, accomodation and food
Shortlisted teams must confirm their availability by 13th April 11:59 PM