4th Hackathon Compilation 2027

About the Hackathon

KIIT Deemed to be University invites innovative student teams to submit project proposals for a hackathon to inspire students to develop technology-driven solutions that address the real-world challenges faced by rural India. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the hackathon aims to harness the creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit of young innovators to build inclusive, sustainable, and impactful solutions for the nation’s development. Participants will work on pressing issues across domains such as primary healthcare, school education, sanitation, clean water, agriculture, rural livelihoods, digital governance, and financial inclusion. Through innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving, students will create scalable and affordable technologies that can improve the quality of life in rural communities and contribute to building a self-reliant, digitally empowered, and developed India by 2047.

Hackathon Tracks

Track 1: Healthy & Empowered Villages

Problem statements

AI for primary healthcare and disease screening
Maternal and child healthcare
Telemedicine for remote villages
Smart sanitization and waste management
Clean drinking water monitoring
Nutrition and malnutrition detection
Primary education and digital classrooms
Skill development platforms
Women safety and empowerment
Disaster preparedness and emergency response

Track 2: Smart Rural Economy

Problem statements

Supply chain for rural India
Digital marketplace for farmers and artisans
Rural entrepreneurship
Renewable energy for villages
Rural transportation and logistics
Water conservation
Climate-resilient farming
Livestock management

Eligibility

Undergraduatestudents
Postgraduatestudents
Researchscholars
Teamsof 2 to 4 members (interdisciplinary teams are encouraged)

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Eachteam must submit a project proposal in the prescribed
Theproposal should clearly describe the problem statement, proposed solution, innovation, expected impact, and technologies to be used.
Incompleteor non-conforming proposals may be
Shortlistedteams will be invited to participate in the hackathon execution

Date	Time	Event	Venue
08-01-2025	10:00 – 11:00 AM	Registration of Participants	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
	11:30 -12:00 PM	Inaugural Session & Briefing about Hackathon	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
	3:00 – 5:00 PM	Concept/ Prototype Development by Teams	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
09-01-2025	9:30 – 1:00 PM	Concept/ Prototype Development by Teams	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
09-01-2025	3:00 – 5:00 PM	Concept/ Prototype Development by Teams	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
10-01-2025	9:30 -1:00 PM	Project Evaluation	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
10-01-2025	3:00 – 5:00 PM	Project Evaluation	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
11-01-2025	9:30 – 11:30 AM	Project Evaluation	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU
11-01-2025	3:00 – 5:00 PM	Result Declaration	Conference Hall 6 & 7, Banquet Hall, Campus 6, KIIT DU

Sub-Theme-1

Accessibility and Affordability

• Inequitable Access: Many people, especially in rural and underserved areas, lack access to quality healthcare services.

• High Costs: The rising cost of healthcare, including treatments, medications, and insurance, makes it difficult for individuals and families to afford necessary care.

Sub-Theme-2

Aging Population and Chronic Diseases

• Increased Demand: Aging populations lead to a surge in chronic diseases, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems.

• Complex Care Needs: Chronic conditions often require complex and long-term care, which can be challenging to manage.

• Monitoring Daily Activities: System to monitor and classify daily activities like walking, sitting, or lying down for patients with chronic illnesses, aiding in early detection of deviations from normal activity patterns.

• Fall Detection in Healthcare Environments: Human Activity Recognition system to detect falls in real-time for patients in hospitals or care homes.

Sub-Theme-3

Mental Health Crisis

• Stigma and Lack of Awareness: Mental health disorders are often stigmatized, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

• Insufficient Resources: Many regions lack adequate mental health professionals and facilities to meet the growing demand.

Sub-Theme-4

Healthcare Worker Shortages

• Burnout and Turnover: Healthcare workers, especially nurses and physicians, face high levels of burnout and job dissatisfaction.

• Skill Gaps: There is a growing need for healthcare professionals with specialized skills, such as geriatrics and telemedicine.

Sub-Theme-5

Public Health Emergencies

• Pandemic Preparedness: Healthcare systems need to be prepared to respond effectively to future pandemics and other public health emergencies.

• Vaccine Hesitancy: Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy can undermine public health efforts.

Target Participants: Undergraduate and postgraduate students irrespective of the discipline.

Participation Guidelines:

The hackathon will be held in two- phases.

Phase I:

 The students should register by forming a team of 1-4 members consisting of a faculty mentor with following link: https://forms.gle/dUGXD8fbiAnSWVjr8
 They should select a sub-theme from the above five sub-themes and submit an AI-powered innovative and upload the concept note in MS word-Format latest by latest by 10th Dec 2024.
 The concept note should consist of: (i) Problem Statement Title, (ii) Sub-Theme, (iii) Team Name, (iv) Category: Hardware/Software, (v) Proposed Solution (Describe your Idea/Solution/Prototype) (vi) Explanation of the proposed solution, (vii) How it addresses the problem (viii) Innovation and uniqueness of the solution, (ix) Technologies to be used (e.g. programming languages, frameworks, hardware), (x) Methodology and process for implementation (Flow Charts/Images/ working prototype), (xi) Potential impact on the target audience
 The submitted concepts will be reviewed by experts and selected team will be informed by 14th Dec 2024 and will be invited for final development and demonstration during the event.

Phase II:

 The selected teams will be given 48 hours during the event to develop their innovative solutions with few surprise requirements for their selected concept note.
 The teams have to demonstrate and present their solutions in the final round to the jury members.

Note: The AI-powered innovative solutions are not limited to any programming languages and platforms.

Prized & Benefits

 Winners will be awarded with cash prizes, goodies and internship/mentorship opportunities from industry based on the innovative solutions.

Judging Criteria

 Quality of the Idea
 Technological Implementation
 Potential Impact and benefits
 Feasibility and Viability
 Novelty of the work

Logistics Support

 Travel Support for outside participants-Sleeper Class train fair from the shortest route- To/Fro (max 04 participants).
 Lodging (Hostel) & fooding for the participants.
 Free participation to 21st ICDCIT 2025 conference and its satellite events.

23^rd ICDCIT 2027

23^rd ICDCIT 2027

14th Industry
Symposium

3nd PhD Research Symposium

13th Project Innovation Contest

14th Student Research Symposium

3rd Workshop

4^th HACKATHON – 2027

Viksit Bharat 2047 – Empowering Rural India through Innovation

About the Hackathon

Hackathon Tracks

Problem statements

Problem statements

Eligibility

Proposal Submission Guidelines

2nd Hackathon Schedule

Sub-Theme-1

Sub-Theme-2

Sub-Theme-3

Sub-Theme-4

Sub-Theme-5

Important Dates:

Judging Criteria:

Chairs’ details:

23rd ICDCIT 2027

23rd ICDCIT 2027

14th Industry Symposium

3nd PhD Research Symposium

13th Project Innovation Contest

14th Student Research Symposium

3rd Workshop

4th HACKATHON – 2027

Viksit Bharat 2047 – Empowering Rural India through Innovation

About the Hackathon

Hackathon Tracks

Problem statements

Problem statements

Eligibility

Proposal Submission Guidelines

2nd Hackathon Schedule

Sub-Theme-1

Sub-Theme-2

Sub-Theme-3

Sub-Theme-4

Sub-Theme-5

Important Dates:

Judging Criteria:

Chairs’ details:

23^rd ICDCIT 2027

23^rd ICDCIT 2027

14th Industry
Symposium

4^th HACKATHON – 2027