📌 About the Event

This hackathon is a high stakes gateway for students at Parul University to take their sustainability ideas to the global stage. Organized by the Technical Events Cell and the Centre for Sustainability & ESG, the competition isn’t just about local impact it’s a direct pipeline to the Sustainability Olympiad (SOL) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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ℹ️ Event Overview

• Theme: “Designing Sustainable Futures in a Digital Age”
• Eligibility: Open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.
• Team Size: Exactly 2 Members.
• Global Opportunity: Winning teams receive full sponsorship from Parul University to attend the Global Finals in Geneva.

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📅 Critical Timeline

• Application Submission: 11th May – 20th May 2026
• Local Innovation Submission: 21st May – 31st May 2026
• Regional Championships: August – September 2026
• Global Finals (Geneva): 6th – 9th November 2026

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💡 Innovation Tracks

Your solution must address one of the following domains:

• Climate Action & Resilience: Adaptation strategies for changing weather patterns.
• Sustainable Resource Management: Efficient use of water, minerals, and energy.
• Circular Economy & Green Innovation: Waste-to-wealth and sustainable product lifecycles.
• Smart Urban Infrastructure: Integrating tech into city planning for lower carbon footprints.
• Responsible Tech & Governance: Ethical AI and digital tools for environmental oversight.
• Community-driven Solutions: Grassroots innovations for local sustainability.

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💰 Prize Pool

Beyond the Geneva sponsorship, teams can win significant cash rewards:

• 1st Prize: ₹25,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹15,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹10,000
• Consolation: ₹5,000 each (for 2 teams)

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📞 Contact for Registration

• SPOC: Alankrati Sharma
• Phone: 8010933428
• Organized by: Technical Events Cell & Centre for Sustainability & ESG.