Codex 2.0

CodeX 2.0 – 36-Hour Innovation Sprint (Panipat, July–August 2025)

Who Can Participate:

• Students, professionals, freelancers, and innovators from all domains
• Participants can register individually or in teams (maximum 4 members)
• Inter-college and cross-specialization teams are welcome

Event Structure:

• Round 1 (Online):
  • Dates: 21st to 26th July 2025
  • Task: Submit an idea PPT addressing a real-world challenge from Unstop’s challenge board using the provided template
  • Deadline: 26th July, 11:59 PM
• Round 2 (Offline):
  • Dates: 12th and 13th August 2025
  • Venue: Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology
  • Top 60 shortlisted teams will be invited to build and present a working prototype on campus

Format and Rules:

• Team size: 1 to 4 members
• Multiple ideas can be submitted, but only one entry per team will be shortlisted
• Valid student or professional ID is mandatory for offline participation
• Final prototypes must be original and developed during the 36-hour hackathon window
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding

Themes and Problem Domains:

• Future of Work and AI Productivity:
  • Smart meeting summarizers
  • AI-based resume/job matchers
  • Productivity dashboards with AI insights
• Sustainable Tech and Climate Solutions:
  • IoT energy trackers
  • AI-based waste segregation
  • Carbon footprint gamification
• Digital Health and Wellbeing:
  • Emotion-aware journaling
  • AI for chronic health planning
  • Anonymous mental health bots
• Smart Bharat (Rural Innovation and Inclusion):
  • Vernacular voice-based learning
  • Real-time mandi price alerts
  • Offline crop health analysis
• Cybersecurity and Digital Trust:
  • Real-time phishing detectors
  • Fake news identification
  • Data consent management tools
• Cloud-First Solutions for Scale:
  • Multi-tenant SaaS dashboards
  • Serverless deployment models
  • SMB backup and recovery tools
• Open Innovation:
  • Bring your own problem
  • Solve community or personal challenges
  • Build bold, impactful solutions

Prizes and Recognition:

• Winner: INR 40,000
• First Runner-up: INR 25,000
• Second Runner-up: INR 15,000
• Goodies and swags for the top 60 teams
• Certificates of participation for all finalists
• Access to upskilling, mentorship, and networking opportunities

Key Information:

• Organized via Unstop
• Venue: Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Challenge board and Round 1 template will be released on Unstop at the start of the event

Why Participate:

• Tackle real-world problems using emerging technologies
• Collaborate and compete with bright minds from across the country
• Build a working prototype under expert guidance
• Earn recognition, rewards, and exposure to future opportunities