A National Level Technical Hackathon
Hack-Epochie 2k24 invites developers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to join a two-stage, fully online hackathon event. Showcase your skills and problem-solving abilities for a chance to secure exciting job and internship opportunities at Epochie, along with cash prizes and exclusive goodies for winners. All participants will also receive a certificate of participation.
Submit a project proposal presentation in PDF format through Unstop.
Include a single, clear sentence summarizing the project’s core concept.
Submission Deadline: November 12, 2024.
Participants who pass Round 1 will proceed to develop and present a working prototype.
Submit a demo video (less than 5 minutes) showcasing the prototype’s features through Unstop.
Upload the project code to GitHub, ensuring that a detailed README provides full documentation of the prototype.
Live Hackathon: November 16, 2024 (9 PM) to November 17, 2024 (9 PM).
Registration: Open until November 11, 2024. Complete the form on the official Unstop page for Hack-Epochie 2k24.
Round 1 Submission (PPT): Submit the PDF of your project’s PPT through Unstop by November 12, 2024.
Round 2 (Prototype): Selected teams participate in the final hackathon and submit their demo video and GitHub repository link via Unstop.
Judging and Results: The judging panel will review submissions, and winners will be announced on Unstop on November 25, 2024.
AI & ML
Generative AI
Health & Well-being
Sustainable Development
Smart Cities & Urban Solutions
Open Innovation
All activities, submissions, and communications for Hack-Epochie 2k24 will be conducted online on Unstop (formerly Dare2Compete). This platform will manage team registrations, submissions, and results announcements, ensuring a streamlined experience for participants.
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized universities.
Teams can consist of 2 - 6 members.
Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are encouraged, fostering a collaborative and diverse skill set.
Round 1 PPT: PDF format submitted through Unstop.
Round 2 Prototype: Video demo (max 5 minutes) and GitHub repository link submitted through Unstop.
Originality: Projects must be original. Plagiarism or use of existing projects will result in disqualification.
Time Commitment: Teams are expected to complete their projects during the hackathon hours.
Conduct: All participants must adhere to the hackathon’s code of conduct, promoting respectful and inclusive collaboration.
Participants must be current students in any undergraduate or postgraduate program.
Team members can be from different colleges or specializations.
Submit a concise PPT in PDF format through Unstop.
Include a one-sentence project summary that clearly describes the project idea.
Only teams with submitted PPTs will be eligible to participate in the final hackathon.
Each team must submit a video demo (5 minutes max) to showcase their prototype functionality through Unstop.
Code should be hosted on GitHub, and the repository must contain a README with detailed documentation covering setup instructions, features, and usage guidelines.
Registration Deadline: November 11, 2024
PPT Submission Deadline: November 12, 2024
Final Hackathon: November 16, 2024 (9 PM) to November 17, 2024 (9 PM)
Results Announcement: November 25, 2024
Innovation and Creativity: Originality and creativity in approaching the problem statement.
Technical Complexity: How well the team leveraged technology and its effectiveness in solving the problem.
Impact and Practicality: Practical applications of the solution and the potential impact.
Presentation Quality: Clarity and engagement in presenting the project idea and prototype.
Job and internship opportunities at Epochie, cash prizes, and exclusive goodies.
All teams will receive a certificate of participation.