Vortexa

designers, innovators, and creative thinkers from across India to build impactful solutions within an intense 24-hour environment. Who Should Apply This competition is open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students from any college or specialization. Teams of 1 to 4 members are encouraged to participate. A valid college ID is mandatory for all participants. Tracks / Themes Participants will develop solutions based on critical themes, including: Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging AI for smart solutions and automation. Cyber Security: Addressing vulnerabilities and building secure systems. Blockchain: Exploring decentralized applications and distributed ledger technologies. Format & Timeline The hackathon follows a hybrid model with two rounds. Round 1 involves an online idea or abstract submission based on the given themes, with a deadline of June 8. Shortlisting criteria include innovation, feasibility, and real-world impact. The top 50 teams will proceed to the Round 2, the offline finale, which is a 24-hour hackathon held on June 20th and 21st at Intro Works, Near Chennai Trade Center. Problem statements will be revealed at the start of the offline event. Evaluation will be based on innovation, technical implementation, practical impact, and final presentation. Prizes Participants stand to win exciting rewards, including internship opportunities, goodies, sponsor benefits, and credit rewards. The 1st prize winning team will receive an exclusive Internship Opportunity from an internship partner. A Grand Prize of Rs. 25,000 is also mentioned. Eligibility Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted. Pre-built projects are not allowed, though frameworks are permitted. Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification. How to Apply Register your team by the deadline of June 14. Participants must bring their own laptops and accessories for the offline finale; internet connectivity will be provided at the venue.