Vivitsu 2025 National-Level 24-Hour Hackathon

3rd Edition - National-Level 24-Hour Hackathon

Organized by: The Free Software Wing of GRIET College

Event Details

• Dates: April 9-10, 2025
• Duration: 24 hours
• Team Size: 2-4 members
• Venue: GRIET College

Hackathon Overview

This hackathon is open to all students, regardless of their major or experience level. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their coding skills, collaborate with peers, and develop innovative solutions.

The event will commence at 10 AM on April 9 and run continuously until 10 AM on April 10. A closing ceremony and prize distribution will follow at 3 PM on April 10.

Participants can select any project from the five domains provided. Teams incorporating free and open-source software into their prototypes will receive additional points in the evaluation. Industry experts and mentors will be available throughout the event for guidance.

At the conclusion of the hackathon, teams will present their projects to a panel of judges, who will evaluate them based on creativity, innovation, technical skills, and potential impact. Winners will be announced, and prizes will be awarded.

This event is a great opportunity for students to explore their creativity, enhance their skills, and contribute to the world of free and open-source software.

Perks for Participants

• Four meals provided: Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a second lunch (with refreshments).
• Each participant will receive a ₹500 Smaaash gaming card and exclusive goodies.
• Participation certificates will be awarded to all attendees.

Domains

1. Heritage & Cultural Preservation
   • AI, AR, and blockchain for artifact restoration, digital archives, and endangered language preservation.
   • Examples: Virtual museum tours, AI-enhanced image restoration, interactive storytelling apps.
2. Legal Awareness & Civic Governance
   • AI-powered legal assistants, blockchain-based governance, and digital platforms for legal literacy and transparency.
   • Examples: Smart automation for legal documentation, citizen engagement platforms.
3. Healthcare
   • AI-driven patient care, optimized healthcare delivery, and administrative streamlining.
   • Examples: Telemedicine platforms, electronic health records, health monitoring apps.
4. Smart Education
   • Personalized learning, gamified education, and AI-powered assessments.
   • Examples: Adaptive learning platforms, AI chatbots for education, real-time student feedback systems.
5. Open Innovation
   • Encouraging open collaboration and knowledge-sharing to solve complex challenges.
   • Examples: Crowdsourcing platforms, open-source software projects.

Important Notes:

• 20% weightage will be given to projects incorporating open-source software.
• If fewer than three teams register in a domain, it will be merged into Open Innovation.
• If a domain has fewer than 10 teams, the prize will be awarded only to the first place—no runner-up.
• Domains have limited slots; if the limit is exceeded, teams may be required to switch domains