Innov8 3.0: A Hackathon by EIGHTFOLD AI x ARIES IIT DELHI
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Innov8 3.0: A Hackathon by EIGHTFOLD AI x ARIES IIT DELHI: Stages and Timelines
Prelims
The challenge in this round is to come up with a unique and innovative solution to the problem statement that will be provided to you.
Preliminary Round 1 Important dates (Online):
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- Problem statement release: 30th August 2025
- Submission Window: 12th - 19th September 2025
- Results announcement: 20th September 2025
Problem Statement for this round as well as the rulebook has been released. You can find them in the attachments section on this page. All the best!
Finale(Offline at IITD Campus)
Final Round (Offline at IIT Delhi): Date: 27th - 28th September 2025. Duration: Non-Stop 36-hour hackathon. Problem statement will be given at the start of the event. Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments) and accommodation will be provided to all finalists at IIT Delhi.
All that you need to know about Innov8 3.0: A Hackathon by EIGHTFOLD AI x ARIES IIT DELHI
Welcome to Innov8!
Hosted by ARIES, IIT Delhi in collaboration with Eightfold.ai, Innov8 is the ultimate convergence of creativity and technology. This event challenges you to leverage your innovation and technical skills to tackle real-world problems using machine learning models. Whether you're enhancing existing solutions or creating groundbreaking ones, Innov8 is your chance to showcase your ability to think outside the box and drive impactful change with AI. Ready to innovate?
Rewards & Benefits:
- Possible Internship Opportunities: Top performers may secure coveted internships at Eightfold.ai, providing a gateway to turn your Innov8 success into a career breakthrough.
- Massive Prize Pool: Compete for a share of a ₹2.25L+ prize pool and earn exclusive merchandise as a reward for your creativity and technical brilliance.
- Compete with the Best: Test your skills against top minds, push your limits, and elevate your expertise.
Eligibility:
- Open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs at IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Guwahati, NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal ,BITS(Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad) ,IISC Banglore, IIIT Delhi, NSUT, IIT Varanasi (BHU), IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, DTU, IISER(Mohali, Pune), TIET Patiala, PEC Chandigarh, NIT Kurukshetra, MNIT Japiur, IGDTUW, KIIT Bhubhneshwar, UPES, NIET, IIT Patna.
- Teams can consist of 2 to 5 members.
- All participants must register on the Unstop platform before the registration deadline.
Duration:
- Preliminary Round 1 (Online):
- Registration: 28th August - 19th September 2025
- Problem Statement Release: 30th August 2025
- Submission Window: 12th - 19th September 2025
- Results Announcement: 20th September 2025
- Final Round (Offline at IIT Delhi):
- Date: 27th - 28th September 2025
- Duration: Non-Stop 36-hour hackathon.
- Problem Statement Release: At the start of the event.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments) and accommodation will be provided to all finalists at IIT Delhi.
Submissions:
- Problem statements will be released at the start of each round.
- All submissions must be completed before the specified deadlines and adhere to the formats mentioned in the problem statements.
Prizes:
Total Prize Pool of INR 2,25,000
- First Place: INR 1,00,000 cash prize.
- Second Place: INR 75,000 cash prize.
- Third Place: INR 50,000 cash prize.
- Selected students may be eligible for internship opportunities with Eightfold AI.
Problem Statement and rulebook for the prelims has been released here on unstop, please scroll down to the attachments section to access them. Please don't forget to join the whatsapp group through the link provided in the same document as the problem statement for further updates and doubt clearance.
Final Submission Guidelines:
Submit a single ZIP file containing the following:
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transcript.txt
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Contains transcripts of all sessions
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Use original audio file names as identifiers (example: file.mp3 : text)
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Transcripts must only contain lowercase alphabetical letters and space (no punctuation, numbers, or special characters)
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submission.json
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A single JSON file with complete analysis for all subjects combined
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Must strictly follow the prescribed format (see template link below)
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Source Code (.py)
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All Python scripts used in your solution
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If models were trained or fine-tuned, include only the training scripts (not weights or datasets)
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README
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Clear instructions to run the code
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Mention Python version, virtual environment usage, required packages (pytorch, transformers, etc.), and installation commands
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Note:
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Submissions missing either transcript.txt or submission.json will not be evaluated
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Evaluation will be done only on the official evaluation set
Template submission link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKTxjBDENtsgKitJGiqByGJ15xa7lv-e/view?usp=sharing
Important dates & deadlines?
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23 Sep'25, 05:43 PM IST Registration Deadline
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26 Aug'25, 11:59 PM IST Problem Statement Release
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19 Sep'25, 11:59 PM IST Registration Deadline
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19 Sep'25, 11:59 PM IST Prelims Submission Deadline
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20 Sep'25, 11:59 PM IST Finalists Announcement
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27 Sep'25, 08:00 AM IST Offline FInale
Contact the organisers
Send queries to organizersDownload attachments
Rewards and Prizes?
Prize pool and possible Internship opportunities for top performers.
Winner
First Runner Up
Second Runner Up
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