Ves-Hack-It

VES-HACK-IT: Where Technology Meets Sustainability

Are you ready to innovate and tackle global challenges with cutting-edge solutions? VES-HACK-IT is a 30 Hour long intercollegiate hackathon that brings together the brightest minds to design eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and socially responsible solutions for a better tomorrow.

Organized in collaboration with the student chapters of ISTE, CSI, ISA, and IEEE, this event is a proud part of VESIT’s Ruby Jubilee celebrations.

Participants will explore two domains - Software and Hardware - each designed to push the boundaries of traditional tech and drive sustainable, and impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

Event Details:

• Date: 15-16th February, 2025 (Final Hackathon Round)
• Venue: Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Hashu Advani Memorial Complex, Collectors Colony, Chembur, Mumbai - 400074
• Eligibility:
  Open to students from any year and branch of B.E./B. Tech programs, Technical Diploma colleges, or Management colleges of Mumbai Suburban Region or Nearby Areas.
• Registration Fee:
  • Software:
    • Round 1: None.
    • Final Round: ₹200/- per team ( Offline Round)
  • Hardware: ₹400/- per team for the Workshop (Mandatory)
• Note: Hardware track participants have to register on Unstop Event Structure:

Both Tracks Have a Different Structure as given below.

Software Track:

• Round 1 - Presentation Round:
  • The Problem Statements for the Software Track will sent to the registered participants.
  • Participating teams are free to choose any 1 problem statement and create a presentation showcasing their proposed solution.
  • Presentation Submission will take place from 20^th Jan -25^st Jan 2025.
  • The teams that have been selected have to appear for the final round on 15^th Feb at VESIT.

Hardware Track:

• Preliminary Round - Training Workshops:
  • Hands-on workshop on essential tools like Arduino, ESP, Raspberry Pi, and FPGAs.
  • Gain insights into hardware technologies and techniques.

• Round 1 - Presentation Round:
  • The presentation round will be conducted on 31^st Jan 2025 at VESIT where teams will present their selected domain, problem statement and proposed solution.
  • Domains include Healthcare, Animal Husbandry & Agriculture, IoT & Industry 4.0, Disaster Management & Renewable Energy, and Robotics & Engineering.
  • The teams that have been selected have to appear for the final round on 15th Feb at VESIT.

Round 2 - Final Round (For Both Tracks):

• The Final Round will be conducted on 15^th Feb 2025.
• Shortlisted teams have to Report at 7:00 AM sharp at VESIT.
• The hackathon will begin at 9 AM.

Notes:

• Teams must finalize their problem statement after the workshops and cannot change it later.
• Teams can bring their mentors or professors along with them.
• Required components must be communicated post-presentation; unavailable components must be arranged by teams.
• Participants must stay on campus for the entire event duration.

Guidlines & Rules:

• Each team can have a maximum of 4 members.
• Code of Conduct: 
• Maintain respectful behavior toward all participants, organizers, and staff.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the venue. Misuse of property will lead to disqualification.
• Teams must stay on campus for the full duration of the event.
• Teams cannot change their problem statement after the presentation round.
• Each participant must carry a valid college ID card and Government ID proof.

Event Timeline:

• 4th Jan - 20th Jan: Registration for software track.
• 4th Jan - 18th Jan: Registration and Workshop Selection for Hardware track.
• 15th Jan: Problem Statement Reveal.
• 20th - 21st Jan: Preference Form and Problem Statement Allocation.
• 21st Jan - 25th Jan: Presentation Submission.
• 20th Jan - 22nd Jan: Hardware Workshop
• 25th Jan - 30th Jan: Domain selection and component list sharing (for Hardware Track only).
• 31st Jan: PPT screening at VESIT (for Hardware track only).
• 2nd Feb: Announcement of shortlisted teams.
• 15th - 16th Feb: Main hackathon event.

Prizes (For each track):

• Winner: ₹50,000/-
• Runner-Up: ₹25,000/-