Nakshatra : A Tech Hackathon

All that you need to know about Nakshatra Hackathon Overview Nakshatra is a 24-hour innovation-driven hackathon organized by A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Mumbai, aimed at bringing together students to solve real-world challenges in FinTech and Healthcare. The hackathon focuses on building scalable and impactful solutions that address practical problems in these rapidly evolving domains. Participants will collaborate in teams to design innovative ideas and transform them into working prototypes. Hackathon Format The hackathon consists of two rounds: Round 1: Idea Submission (Online) Teams are required to submit a presentation (PPT) along with a short explanatory video (2–3 minutes) based on their selected problem statement. The submission should clearly outline the problem, proposed solution, approach, and expected impact. Teams will be evaluated on innovation, feasibility, clarity, and relevance to the domain. Shortlisted teams will advance to the final round. PPT Template: Click here to get templateOfficial Website: Click here to see the websiteWhatsapp Group Link : Click here to join whatsapp group Round 2: 24-Hour Hackathon (Offline) Shortlisted teams will participate in a 24-hour hackathon where they will build and present a working prototype. Teams will receive mentorship and will be evaluated by industry experts based on implementation, innovation, and real-world applicability. Problem Statements Participants must select one problem statement from the following domains: FinTech FT-01: CampusChain : Blockchain-Powered University Financial Ecosystem Problem StatementDesign a blockchain-based financial ecosystem tailored for educational institutions, enabling seamless and secure digital transactions within a campus environment. The system should support: A campus-specific digital currency or token system Secure transactions for fees, events, services, and peer-to-peer payments Smart contract-based automation for payments Administrative controls for managing users, permissions, and transaction policies FT-02: BioVault : Biometric-Secured Decentralized Wallet System Problem StatementDevelop a decentralized digital wallet system that replaces traditional private key management with biometric authentication mechanisms, such as fingerprint recognition, for secure access and transaction authorization. The system should: Enable secure blockchain transactions using biometric verification Eliminate reliance on traditional private keys while maintaining decentralization Ensure privacy-preserving handling of biometric data Provide fallback mechanisms for secure access recovery Healthcare (HealthTech) HC-01: RecoverAI :Intelligent Post-Discharge Care Companion Problem StatementDesign a digital companion that supports patients during their post-hospital recovery phase through personalized recovery plans, symptom monitoring, and timely alerts. The system should enable caregiver access and remote monitoring by healthcare professionals, and may include voice assistance and engagement mechanisms to improve adherence to recovery plans. HC-02: Cogniscan : AI-Based Early Cognitive Decline Detection System Problem StatementDevelop an AI-powered system for early detection of cognitive decline using multimodal inputs such as speech patterns, facial expressions, and cognitive tasks. The system should function effectively in low-resource environments, provide alerts to caregivers, and support early intervention through appropriate recommendations. Judging & Evaluation Round 1: Innovation and originality Feasibility of the solution Clarity of presentation Relevance to the domain Potential impact Round 2: Technical implementation Functionality of the prototype Creativity and innovation Presentation and demonstration Real-world applicability Guidelines Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members Each team must select one problem statement Submissions must be original Plagiarism or reuse of past projects without disclosure will lead to disqualification All submissions must follow the specified format and deadlines Final Note Nakshatra aims to provide a platform for students to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions while gaining hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges in FinTech and Healthcare.