Argonyx '25

Dive into an electrifying two-round hackathon where innovation meets execution! Argonyx ’25 kicks off with an online idea submission round, where teams showcase their creativity, problem-solving and potential business impact through crisp presentations. Shortlisted teams will advance to the overnight offline hackathon at RV University, where they’ll design, build, and pitch their solutions under real-time constraints.

With mentor interactions, overnight coding, and high-energy pitching sessions, Argonyx ’25 is the perfect platform to test your skills, collaborate with passionate peers, and bring impactful ideas to life.

Organizers: School of Computer Science and Engineering, RV University and associated clubs.

• IEEE SB RVU
• ECell
• Viksha - The Coding Club

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (College ID mandatory).

Team Composition:

• Inter-College teams: Allowed
• Inter-Specialization teams: Allowed
• Team Size: 2-4 members
• Format: Team Participation is required

Event Format: The hackathon will be conducted in two rounds:

Round 1: Online Screening

• Teams submit a PPT of their idea online.
• Evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, and clarity.
• Shortlisted teams qualify for the offline hackathon.
• Registration Fee: ₹100 per team (non-refundable).

Round 2: Offline Hackathon

• Date: 10th to 11th October 2025
• Time: 10th October, 3:00 PM onwards
• Venue: RV University
• Format: 15-hour coding hackathon and idea pitching.
• Shortlisted teams will be notified and must confirm their participation by paying ₹600 per team (non-refundable) for the facilities provided during the offline event. [Facilities Provided: breakfast, dinner, refreshments, high-speed internet, breakout rooms, and other amenities]

Problem Statements:

Think beyond boundaries! Argonyx ’25 is powered by Open Innovation. You choose the problem, you choose the solution, and build what truly matters to you; not just technically, but also in terms of societal and business impact. Round 1 problem statements are just the spark; the fire is yours to ignite.

Rules:

• Online Round: Solutions must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification
• Offline Hackathon: Teams must develop their solution within the allotted period on-site. All materials and code must be created or refined during the event
• Teams must be registered before the registration deadline.
• Participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation. expenses to reach the venue for the offline round.
• Incomplete registration payments won't be refunded.
  

• Submission Deliverables:
• Working prototype 
• Source code repository
• 2-minute demo video
• Final pitch deck (max 8 slides)
  
• Presentation Format:
  
• 5-minute pitch + 2-minute Q&A
• Live demo mandatory (backup video allowed)
• All members must participate
• Strong emphasis on presentation style & market relevance

• Judging Criteria:
  
• Innovation: 25%
• Technical Implementation:  25%
• Presentation & Storytelling: 25%
• Business Impact & Market Potential: 25%

Important Dates & Deadlines:

• Registration Start for Round 1: 17th September, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST
• Submission and Registration Deadline for Round 1: 2nd October, 2025 | 11:59 PM IST
• Round 1 results: 6th October, 2025 | 11:59 PM IST
• Round 2 registration deadline:
• Round 2: 10th - 11th October, 2025