What to look forward to
HackStack will bring together innovators across India for a two-stage online sprint featuring ₹1,00,000 in prizes, where participants pitch ideas across AI/ML, HealthTech, Blockchain, FinTech, or Open Innovation tracks before building prototypes if selected. With AI tools permitted and judging based on innovation, technical depth, and real-world impact, this sprint offers a streamlined path from concept to prototype in just weeks.
Inside the event
Event Name: HackStack - India's Online Innovation Sprint Overview: HackStack is a fully online innovation competition open to all participants in India. The event features a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000. It is designed as a sprint with two distinct stages, allowing participants to pitch an idea first and then build a prototype if shortlisted. Tracks Available: Participants must choose one of the following five tracks for their submission: AI/ML & GenAI HealthTech Blockchain FinTech Open Innovation Important Note: The use of AI tools for development, coding assistance, and ideation is permitted throughout the hackathon. Timeline: PPT Submission Round: 15 September to 30 November Online Prototype Submission: 5 December to 20 December Stage 1: PPT Submission Round (15 Sept - 30 Nov) Participants select a track and submit a pitch deck (PPT) built around an original idea or innovation within that track. The pitch deck must be exactly 6 slides. This round serves as a screening process to select teams for the next stage. Stage 2: Online Round - Prototype Building (5 Dec - 20 Dec) Teams shortlisted from the PPT round receive the actual problem statement specific to their chosen track. Participants have 15 days to build and submit a working prototype. Submission requirements for this stage include: A working prototype (submitted via video demo or live link) Source code A short deck covering the problem, approach, and impact Prize Pool Distribution (Total: ₹1,00,000): Winner: ₹50,000 First Runner-up: ₹25,000 Second Runner-up: ₹15,000 Best UI/UX Award: ₹10,000 Judging Criteria: Submissions are evaluated based on five key factors: Innovation Technical Complexity Real-world Feasibility UI/UX Presentation Note: All judging decisions are final. The event includes sections for guidelines, rules, feedback, and FAQs for participants.
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