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Entries open for InnovAItion: Shape the Future Hackathon (India)

Deadline: 25-Dec-2025

The Dhirubhai Ambani University InnovAItion Hackathon invites students to develop coding skills, creativity, and real-world technology solutions across domains like Smart Education, Generative AI, Disaster Management, Healthcare, Finance, and Smart Automation. Participants collaborate in teams, work on live problem statements, and compete for cash prizes, certificates, and exclusive interview opportunities with industry partners. The event emphasizes hands-on development, teamwork, and skill-building without pre-developed code.

Overview

The InnovAItion Hackathon is designed to help students enhance coding skills, apply creative thinking, and build impactful solutions to modern, technology-driven challenges. The program provides exposure to multiple domains and fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Objectives

  • Develop real-world, technology-driven solutions

  • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students

  • Promote skill development in coding, AI, automation, and problem-solving

  • Provide exposure to networking and potential career opportunities

Focus Areas and Themes

Participants can choose to work on challenges in:

  • Smart Education – Innovative tools and platforms for learning

  • Large Language Models (LLMs) & Generative AI – AI-driven applications and problem-solving

  • Disaster Management – Real-time monitoring, alerting, and mitigation solutions

  • Healthcare – Digital health solutions, patient monitoring, and management

  • Banking and Finance – FinTech, digital payments, and financial analytics

  • Smart Automation – Process automation, IoT, and AI-enabled systems

Who is Eligible?

  • Open to students of Dhirubhai Ambani University

  • Participants must form teams and complete development on-site

  • Shortlisted teams are eligible for on-campus accommodation (first-come, first-served)

  • GenAI tools may be used for brainstorming or research, but pre-developed or AI-generated code is prohibited

How to Apply / How it Works

  1. Register Online by 25 December at 11:59 PM IST

  2. Form teams and select a domain to work on

  3. Complete Round 1 submission using the official PPT template

  4. Participate in the offline hackathon event on campus

  5. Develop all solutions live during the hackathon

  6. Submit final presentations for evaluation by judges

Event Structure

  • Teams stay on-campus throughout the event unless prior permission is granted

  • Development and coding must be fully on-site

  • Judges evaluate solutions based on creativity, problem-solving, technical implementation, and feasibility

Rewards and Benefits

  • Top prizes:

    • 1st Place: ₹50,000

    • 2nd Place: ₹25,000

    • 3rd Place: ₹15,000

  • 4th and 5th ranked teams: exclusive interview opportunities with Intuitive

  • Participation certificates for all participants

  • Total cash prize pool: ₹90,000

  • Networking opportunities, professional exposure, skill-building, and portfolio enhancement

Tips and Best Practices

  • Adhere strictly to hackathon rules, including no pre-developed code

  • Focus on practical and innovative solutions

  • Use GenAI tools responsibly for brainstorming and research only

  • Collaborate effectively within your team and manage time efficiently

  • Prepare your PPT submission carefully for Round 1 evaluation

FAQ

1. Who can participate in the hackathon?

Students of Dhirubhai Ambani University are eligible. Teams must complete development on-site.

2. Can pre-developed code or AI-generated code be used?

No. All development must be completed during the hackathon, though GenAI may be used for research and brainstorming.

3. What are the prize details?

1st: ₹50,000, 2nd: ₹25,000, 3rd: ₹15,000, 4th & 5th: interview opportunities. All participants receive certificates.

4. Is accommodation provided?

Yes, on-campus accommodation is available for shortlisted teams on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Does winning guarantee an internship or job?

No. Winning does not guarantee a job, though top participants may be interviewed by Intuitive.

6. What is the registration deadline?

25 December at 11:59 PM IST.

7. Are there any restrictions on leaving the campus?

Teams must remain on-campus throughout the event unless prior permission is granted.

Conclusion

The InnovAItion Hackathon at Dhirubhai Ambani University provides students a platform to innovate, collaborate, and showcase their coding and problem-solving skills. By participating, students gain hands-on experience, professional exposure, and the chance to win cash prizes and exclusive interview opportunities while working on real-world technology challenges.

For more information, visit DAU.