{"id":10911,"date":"2026-09-16T15:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/?p=10911"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:16:49","slug":"zero-origin-hackathon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/zero-origin-hackathon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Origin Hackathon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ud83d\udccc About the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zero Origin is a problem\u2011driven online hackathon organized by the Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology<\/strong> under the tagline \u201cSolving Problems That Matter Most.\u201d It challenges participants to move from idea to impact by identifying real\u2011world problems and building practical, technology\u2011enabled solutions across AI, Automation, Cloud Computing, Finance & Economics, and Healthcare Technology, including an Open Innovation track for validated problems within these themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2139\ufe0f Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Mode:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Team Size:<\/strong> 2\u20134 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tracks:<\/strong> AI, Automation, Cloud Computing, Finance & Economics, Healthcare Technology, and Open Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Round 1:<\/strong> Ideate & Validate \u2013 submit a PPT and pitch video; free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Round 2:<\/strong> Prototype & Demonstrate \u2013 shortlisted teams build and demonstrate a functional prototype; \u20b950 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizer:<\/strong> Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Milestone<\/strong><\/th>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    \ud83d\udfe2 Registration & Round 1 Opens<\/td>27 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83d\udcdd Round 1 Submission Deadline<\/td>26 September 2026 \u00b7 11:00 PM IST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83d\udd0d Round 1 Evaluation<\/td>28 September \u2013 4 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83d\udce2 Shortlisted Teams Announced<\/td>5 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2699\ufe0f Round 2 Registration<\/td>5 \u2013 11 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83d\udcbb Prototype Development<\/td>11 \u2013 14 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83c\udfc6 Final Evaluation<\/td>18 \u2013 23 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \ud83c\udf89 Winner Announcement<\/td>26 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udfaf Eligibility & Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Participants must be 13 years or older<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Participation is open to eligible students and individuals from permitted countries\/territories as specified by the organizer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Companies and professional organizations are not eligible<\/strong> to participate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Teams may work on an official problem statement or propose a validated real-world problem<\/strong> under the Open Innovation track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Round 1 submissions must clearly present the problem, proposed solution, validation, and expected impact<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shortlisted teams must complete the required registration process before participating in Round 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Participants are expected to follow the hackathon guidelines and submit original work<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83c\udfc6 Benefits for Participants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Impact Champion Winner \u2013 \u20b91,250 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1st Runner-Up \u2013 \u20b9750 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2nd Runner-Up \u2013 \u20b9500 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Outstanding Participant Award \u2013 Special recognition for creativity, dedication, and contribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Certificate of Participation \u2013 For all active participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Industry Exposure \u2013 Opportunity to interact with industry judges and gain real-world problem-solving experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Community Networking \u2013 Connect with fellow participants through Discord and WhatsApp communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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