BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon

Event Overview:

• INNOVATEX 4.0 – BuildWithAI is a 24-hour International Innovation Hackathon organized at Presidency University, Bengaluru.
• It is a global AI-focused hackathon where students design and build working prototypes using Artificial Intelligence technologies to solve real-world problems.
• The event allows hybrid participation, enabling teams to join either offline at the venue or online from anywhere in the world.

Event Details:

• Event Name: BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon
• Event Type: Global AI Hackathon
• Mode: Hybrid (Offline + Online International Participation)
• Venue: Presidency University, Bengaluru
• Duration: 24 Hours
• Participation: Student Teams (Global Participation)

Objective:

• Participants will develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) powered by Artificial Intelligence that addresses real-world challenges.

Projects may include:

• Web applications
• Mobile applications
• AI-powered platforms
• Automation systems
• Intelligent tools or digital solutions

Final solutions should demonstrate:

• Innovation and creativity
• Technical implementation
• AI integration
• Real-world usability and impact

Team Composition:

• Only students are allowed to participate.
• Minimum team size: 1 member
• Maximum team size: 4 members
• Teams may include students from different universities or countries.
• Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Example Team Formats:

• 4 students
• 3 students
• 2 students
• 1 student (Solo participant)

International Participation:

• Students from any university worldwide may participate.

Teams can join:

• Offline at Presidency University
• Online through virtual participation

Important guidelines:

• All schedules follow IST (Indian Standard Time).
• Online teams must ensure stable internet connectivity for presentations.
• Online participants will submit projects digitally and present virtually.

Development Guidelines:

Participants may use:

• Any programming language
• Any development framework
• AI tools, APIs, or platforms
• Pre-trained AI models

Supported AI platforms include:

• OpenAI / ChatGPT
• Google Gemini
• HuggingFace
• TensorFlow / PyTorch
• LangChain and other AI APIs

Important rules:

• Pre-built complete projects are not allowed.
• Previously developed code cannot be reused.
• All development must occur during the 24-hour hackathon period.

Teams should:

• Maintain a GitHub repository for the project.
• Document the system architecture and AI implementation.
• Clearly explain the workflow and system design.

Hackathon Structure:

Phase 1 – Idea Submission

Teams must submit:

• Problem statement
• Proposed AI solution
• Expected impact
• Feasibility overview

Phase 2 – Development Phase

Teams work on:

• System architecture
• AI model or API integration
• Prototype or MVP development

Mentors may review progress during the hackathon.

Phase 3 – Final Demonstration

Teams must submit:

• Working prototype or MVP
• GitHub repository
• Presentation slides
• Live demonstration or explanation

Judging Criteria:

• Innovation & Creativity: 25%
• AI Integration & Technical Depth: 25%
• Functionality & Execution: 20%
• Scalability & Practical Impact: 20%
• Presentation & Clarity: 10%

Total Score: 100 Marks

General Rules:

• Participants must follow the instructions provided by organizers and mentors.
• Ethical and responsible use of AI is mandatory.
• Offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content will lead to disqualification.
• All deliverables must be submitted before the deadline.
• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
• Offline participants must carry valid student ID cards.

Code Of Conduct:

• Participants are expected to maintain professional behaviour throughout the hackathon.

Expected conduct includes:

• Respect towards organizers, judges, mentors, and participants
• Fair collaboration and healthy competition
• Honest and ethical project development

The following actions will lead to disqualification:

• Plagiarism
• Misconduct or harassment
• Violation of rules
• Unauthorized use of external work

Certification And Recognition:

• Participation certificates will be provided to all valid participants.

Official Note:

• This rule book serves as the official guideline for the BuildWithAI – 24 Hour International Innovation Hackathon under INNOVATEX 4.0 at Presidency University, Bengaluru.
• All announcements and updates will be communicated through the official event channels.