Schedule
Day 1 (23 Sept)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10.00 AM - 10.45 AM | Inauguration & Program Overview |
| 10.45 AM - 11.15 AM | Introduction to Sustainability |
| 11.15 AM - 11.30 AM | Team Formation / Team Registration |
| 03.00 PM | Deadline for Problem Statement Submission |
| 03.30 PM - 05.00 PM | Hardware Prototyping Techniques |
| 05.00 PM - 06.30 PM | Prototyping Using Figma |
| 06.30 PM - 07.00 PM | Team Introduction & Mentor Allocation |
| 07.00 PM - 09.00 PM | Mentor Review - 1 |
| 10.00 PM | Deadline for Hackathon Team Documentation Submission Day 1 Report |
Day 2 (24 Sept)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 02.00 PM - 04.00 PM | Mentor Review - 2 |
| 04.00 PM - 06.00 PM | Prototyping using Figma (Recap, Q&A Session) |
| 08.00 PM | Deadline for Hackathon Team Documentation Submission Day 2 Report |
Day 3 (25 Sept)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM | Mentor Review - 3 |
| 12.00 PM - 07.00 PM | Students will work on recording a 2-minute video |
| 07.00 PM - 08.00 PM | How to prepare for pitching (Q&A) |
| 08.00 PM - 10.00 PM | Students will work on presentations |
| 10.00 PM | Deadline for Hackathon Team Documentation Submission Day 3 Report |
Day 4 (26 Sept)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08.00 AM - 10.00 AM | Mentor Review - 4 |
| 10.00 AM | Deadline for uploading presentation PPT |
| 02.00 PM | Deadline for uploading presentation video |
| 05.00 PM - 08.00 PM | Pitching Contest |
| 08.00 PM - 09.00 PM | Evaluation |
| 09.00 PM - 10.00 PM | Result Announcement |
Technical Sessions
| Date | Title | Time | Speaker | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-09-2023 | Hardware Prototyping Techniques | 03.30 PM - 05.00 PM | Sibu | |
| 23-09-2023 | Prototyping Using Figma | 05.00 PM - 06.30 PM | Salman |
Mentors
Salman Faris
UI/UX Expert
Kumaresan c s
Mozilla Representative & Mozilla Review Team Member
Minshad Babu
Technical Officer CUSAT Fablab
Enric S Neelamkavil
UI designer, GTech µLearn
Sibu Saman
Consultant , Fab Foundation
Ganesh Gopal
Programme Officer, ICA-AP
Team Details
Resources
PROBLEM STATEMENTS
The Government of India has released over 240 problem statements submitted by various state governments and departments on the Smart India Hackathon website. You can access and download these problem statements in Excel format via the following link. Click here
Note: Please note that this hackathon is independent and not affiliated with the Smart India Hackathon. We are utilizing the problem statements published on their platform.
Rules
- Your projects must be original, they cannot be copied and pasted from another source.
- All competitors must complete team formation by the 23rd at 11:30 AM.
- All teams must attend at least three mentor reviews out of four.
- The deadline for submitting the final presentation video is September 26th 10:00 AM
- At the time of presentation, all teams must be presented
- Winners receive cash prizes in the form of Amazon gift cards.
- Only the team that has presented will receive participation certificates.
- During the hackathon, all communications are conducted via Whatsapp Group.
Sustainability Hackathon 3.0 Winner (23th to 26th September 2023)
WINNER
Flame
Shashank S J
RUNNERS UP (TOP 5)
Tech Strivers
Anamika banka
Swapneel Tomar
Nupur Maheshwari
Ashutosh Prashant
Remnant
Jibanjyoti Rout
Hemant Rajput
Akash raj nigam
The Green Guardians
Gopichand Madala
Devi Sri Prasad Puvvala
Vaibhavi Thakare
Inexia
Mayank Pratap Singh
Anshu Raj
Harsh Vardhan
Dushyant Pratap Singh
AuDuo
Dhruva G
Sri Krshna P
Sustainability Hackathon 2.0 Winner (27th to 30th January 2023)
WINNER
The Sociocrats
Madala Gopichand
Aditya Kumar Gupta
Puvvala Devi Sri Prasad
RUNNERS UP
Transformer
Akshay Shukla
Akshay Shukla
ThinkerBytes
AJIN K J
DevCrew
Vasanth Kumar G
Sri Vatshan V
Suhan T
Rishikesh S
Leos Cave
Jibanjyoti Rout
Rishikesh S
Hemant Rajput
Ravi Kumar
TechBlooms
Sharan D
Sharon Jemimah Peace C
Sandra Jeslena W
Sustainability Hackathon 1.0 Winner (7th to 9th December 2022 )
WINNER
Hack4Good
Akhilesh G
RUNNERS UP
Igdtuw Resource
Meghna
MEDPOCKET
JOHN FRANCIS
CHARLES VARGHESE
JOSELIT S THAYIL
HDR
Debangshu Banik
Harishankar
Rahul
AR ROCKERS
Swetha P
Sivasenthil M
Praveen Raja S
Swetha D
Dhaneesh M
PROGRESSORS
ARIVAZHAGAN D
Adithya R K
Aathithya T
Gokul G
FAQ
Our FAQ page provides answers to common questions and helps our Hackthon participants to learn more about our program and how we can help them achieve their project goals.
Q1. How do I register for the Sustainability Hackathon?
To register for the hackathon, visit our website Link here and follow the instructions. Registration typically opens on 10th September 2023 and closes on 23rd September 2023.
Q2. Can I participate without registering for the hackathon?
Q3. What is a Non - Cohort Hackathon?
Non Cohort Hackathon/Sustainability Hackathon is a 4 day long hackathon where participants come together to create innovative solutions to a particular theme (various topics like Agriculture, Food, Education, Health & fitness, etc.) / problem statement. It's a collaborative sustainability hackathon event aimed at fostering creativity and problem-solving
Q4. Who can participate?
The Sustainability Hackathon is open to all college students
Please note:Current Cohort 6 participants in the prototyping stage are not eligible to apply. However, previous Cohort teams can submit applications with a different idea from what they presented in their respective cohort. We will conduct due diligence during the evaluation process.
Q5. What are the prizes?
a. We have exciting prizes for the top teams, including cash rewards.
b. First team will be awarded 10,000 INR worth Amazon coupons and next top 5 team will receive 8,000 INR worth coupons.
Q6. Can I participate solo or do I need a team?
You can participate either solo or as a team, depending on the rules of the hackathon. Teams are typically limited to four members. If you don't have a team, you can join one during the event's team formation period.
Q7. How will judging and evaluation work?
Our panel of judges will evaluate projects based on criteria such as innovation, technical complexity, usability, and presentation. Detailed judging criteria will be provided during the event.
Q8. What is the schedule for Sustainability Hackathon?
You can find the event schedule on our website [Link ], including start and end times, workshops, and judging periods. The schedule may vary, so check regularly for updates.
Q9. Will there be mentors or workshops available?
Yes, we'll have experienced mentors available to help teams with technical and project-related challenges. We'll also host workshops and tech talks on various topics throughout the event.
Q10. Is there a code of conduct?
Yes, we expect all participants to adhere to our code of conduct, which promotes a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. Any violations may result in disqualification or removal from the event
Q11. How can I stay updated during the hackathon?
Follow us on the website [ Link ] for real-time updates. We'll also have an event WhatsApp Group for communication and announcements
Q12. How do I submit my project?
Submission details will be provided at the event. Typically, you'll need to submit your project report, documentation, and a presentation
Q13. Can I use open-source libraries and frameworks?
Yes, you can use open-source libraries and frameworks in your project, but make sure to comply with their licensing terms. Clearly attribute any third-party code or assets you use
Q14. Is there a whatsapp group for Event communication?
Yes, Please find the link to whatsapp group here:
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