Zero Origin
Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology
📌 About the Event
Zero Origin is a problem‑driven online hackathon organized by the Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology under the tagline “Solving Problems That Matter Most.” It challenges participants to move from idea to impact by identifying real‑world problems and building practical, technology‑enabled solutions across AI, Automation, Cloud Computing, Finance & Economics, and Healthcare Technology, including an Open Innovation track for validated problems within these themes.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode: Online
- Team Size: 2–4 members
- Tracks: AI, Automation, Cloud Computing, Finance & Economics, Healthcare Technology, and Open Innovation
- Round 1: Ideate & Validate – submit a PPT and pitch video; free entry
- Round 2: Prototype & Demonstrate – shortlisted teams build and demonstrate a functional prototype; ₹50 per person
- Organizer: Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology
📅 Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Registration & Round 1 Opens | 27 August 2026 |
| 📝 Round 1 Submission Deadline | 26 September 2026 · 11:00 PM IST |
| 🔍 Round 1 Evaluation | 28 September – 4 October 2026 |
| 📢 Shortlisted Teams Announced | 5 October 2026 |
| ⚙️ Round 2 Registration | 5 – 11 October 2026 |
| 💻 Prototype Development | 11 – 14 October 2026 |
| 🏆 Final Evaluation | 18 – 23 October 2026 |
| 🎉 Winner Announcement | 26 October 2026 |
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Participants must be 13 years or older.
- Participation is open to eligible students and individuals from permitted countries/territories as specified by the organizer.
- Companies and professional organizations are not eligible to participate.
- Teams may work on an official problem statement or propose a validated real-world problem under the Open Innovation track.
- Round 1 submissions must clearly present the problem, proposed solution, validation, and expected impact.
- Shortlisted teams must complete the required registration process before participating in Round 2.
- Participants are expected to follow the hackathon guidelines and submit original work.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Impact Champion Winner – ₹1,250 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition
- 1st Runner-Up – ₹750 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition
- 2nd Runner-Up – ₹500 cash reward + winner certificate + special recognition
- Outstanding Participant Award – Special recognition for creativity, dedication, and contribution
- Certificate of Participation – For all active participants
- Industry Exposure – Opportunity to interact with industry judges and gain real-world problem-solving experience
- Community Networking – Connect with fellow participants through Discord and WhatsApp communities