TrackHawk 2025 – A National Hackathon on Sustainable Innovation

We welcome students and professionals from all domains to participate in SPINFEST’25, a hackathon focused on sustainable solutions. Whether you're a developer, designer, or sustainability enthusiast, this is your chance to make an impact!

Eligibility:

• Open to all students and professionals

Team Composition:

• Inter-college teams: Allowed
• Inter-specialization teams: Allowed (e.g., developers + designers + business minds)
• Team Size: 2-4 members (solo participation not allowed)

Problem Statements:
Participants can choose from 5 sustainability-themed challenges or propose their own innovative idea (must align with the hackathon’s theme). Example themes include:

• Circular Economy Solutions
• Green Tech for Waste Reduction
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Renewable Energy Innovations
• Eco-Friendly Consumer Products
• Other (innovative ideas welcome to represent)

Hackathon Format & Rounds:

• Round 1 (Ideation Submission):

  • Submit a 2-page PDF outlining your solution (innovation + feasibility)
  • Duration: 48 hours after registration closes

• Round 2 (Prototype Development):

  • Build a minimum viable product (MVP) and submit:

    • Code (GitHub repo, public/private)
    • 3-minute demo video (YouTube/Drive link)
    • Technical documentation (PDF)

  • Duration: 1 week

• Final Round (Live Pitch):

  • Top teams present a 5-minute demo + Q&A to judges

Submission Requirements:

• Code: GitHub repository (mandatory)
• Demo Video: Clearly explain your solution (max 3 mins)
• Documentation: PDF covering your approach, tech stack, and sustainability impact

Rules:

• Original Work Only: No plagiarism; disclose third-party tools
• IP Rights: Participants retain ownership of their solutions

Judging Criteria:

• Innovation (30%) – How unique is the solution?
• Execution (30%) – Does the prototype work?
• Impact (20%) – Potential real-world sustainability benefits
• Presentation (20%) – Clarity and persuasiveness

Deadlines:

• Late submissions will be disqualified

Team Changes:

• Not permitted after registration closes

Rewards & Benefits:

• Prize Pool: ₹3000+ goodies for winning teams
• Certificates: All participants receive digital certificates
• Internship Opportunities: Top performers may get offers from partner organizations

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: 26th July 2025
• Hackathon Dates: 10-15 Aug 2025

Why Participate?:

• Solve Real Problems: Tackle pressing sustainability challenges
• Network: Connect with industry leaders and like-minded innovators
• Boost Your Profile: Add an impactful project to your portfolio

Pro Tip:

• Teams with diverse skills (tech + business + design) often perform best