Buildathon 2025 - Innovate. Iterate. Evolve
Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Institute of Management and Research (BVIMR), New Delhi
Buildathon 2025 - Innovate. Iterate. Evolve: Stages and Timelines
Build-a-thon Pre Meetup
The Build-a-thon Pre Meetup is an exclusive offline session designed to bring together all registered participants before the main hackathon. This meetup will serve as an orientation where participants will get an overview of the Build-a-thon structure, rules, judging criteria, and problem statements. It will also provide a great opportunity for networking, team formation, and resolving any doubts related to the event. The session will ensure that every participant is well-prepared and aligned for the upcoming hackathon journey.
Round 0 PPT Submission
Round 0 is the PPT Submission Round where teams must submit their idea presentation covering the problem statement, proposed solution, uniqueness, feasibility, and impact. The jury will evaluate submissions to shortlist teams for the next rounds. Ensure timely submission as late entries will not be accepted.
Round 1 PPT/Short Presentation
In this round, the selected teams will be required to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation using a PPT. The teams must pitch their idea clearly, highlighting the problem, solution, uniqueness, and potential impact. The presentation will be evaluated based on clarity, creativity, feasibility, and overall delivery.
Hackathon day
Hackathon Day is the main event where shortlisted teams will work intensively on their projects at the BVIMR campus. Participants will implement their ideas, build prototypes, and demonstrate their solutions to the jury within the given timeframe. The round will test creativity, technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving ability under real hackathon conditions. Final evaluations will be based on innovation, feasibility, execution, and impact of the solution.
All that you need to know about Buildathon 2025 - Innovate. Iterate. Evolve
Eligibility:
- Open to all college and university students across India.
- Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
- Team size: 2–4 members.
- Students from all backgrounds (technical & non-technical) are welcome, though coding knowledge will be advantageous.
Format & Process:
The hackathon will consist of the following rounds:
- Round 1 – Idea Submission
- Teams submit their abstract/solution outline (1–2 pages or PPT).
- Focus: Problem identification, proposed solution, and feasibility.
- Round 2 – Prototype Development
- Shortlisted teams work on developing a working prototype or MVP.
- Deliverables: Code repository link (GitHub/Drive), prototype demo.
- Round 3 – Final Presentation & Speaker Session
- Finalists present their solution to a panel of judges.
- Live Q&A, demo showcasing, and pitching round.
- Parallelly, participants attend an interactive speaker session with industry leaders for mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Mode: Offline @ BVIMR, New Delhi (with select sessions broadcast online).
Duration: 8 hours hackathon + speaker session.
Problem Statements / Tracks:
Participants can choose from diverse innovation tracks:
- Open Innovation
- Sustainable Development
- Blockchain
- EDTech
- FinTech
- HealthTech
- AI
- Cyber Security
Problem statements will be revealed at the start of the hackathon.
Guidelines:
- Each team must register through Unstop before the deadline.
- Team size: 2–4 members (inter-college and cross-specialization teams allowed).
- Teams are expected to bring their own laptops and required software/tools.
- Submissions must be original; plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Multiple rounds will include submissions in formats such as PDF, PPT, or code repository links.
- Internet access will be available at the venue.
- Organizers will provide mentors during prototype development.
Rules:
- All ideas and prototypes must be original and developed during the hackathon.
- Teams cannot use pre-built complete projects; however, open-source libraries and tools are allowed.
- Judges’ decisions will be final and binding.
- Any misconduct, including offensive behavior or unethical practices, will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Teams must adhere to submission deadlines for each round.
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation & Creativity (25%) – Uniqueness of the idea.
- Technical Implementation (25%) – Functionality, code quality, and execution.
- Feasibility & Scalability (20%) – Practicality and potential for real-world use.
- Design & User Experience (15%) – Simplicity, usability, and interface.
- Presentation & Pitching (15%) – Clarity, delivery, and ability to answer questions.
Rewards & Recognition:
- Exciting cash prizes & goodies for winners.
- Certificates of participation for all participants.
- Exclusive networking and mentorship opportunities with industry leaders.
- Spotlight on Quantaloop’s social media channels and community platforms.
Event Details:
- Event Name: Buildathon 2025 – Innovate. Iterate. Evolve.
- Organizer: Quantaloop, Tech Society of BVIMR
- Mode: Offline @ BVIMR, New Delhi
- Duration: 8 hours Hackathon + Speaker Session
- Registration Deadline: 17th September 2025
- Event Date: 23rd September 2025
Important dates & deadlines?
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19 Sep'25, 06:15 PM IST Registration Deadline