🚀 Inter-Campus Innovation Hackathon Recap 🚀

Celebrating a Journey of Creativity & Impact!

Date: 16th February 2024

Venue: MIT-WPU Campus

Host: MIT-TBI in collaboration with ASPIRE, Engineer's Cradle & I.R.I.S.

The Inter-Campus Open Innovation Hackathon brought together the brightest minds from Pune campuses, fostering an environment of creativity, technology, and innovation to tackle real-world challenges.

How It Unfolded 💡

Teams formed across universities, uniting to address impactful problems. The excitement built as the college-level selection rounds culminated in the thrilling grand finale at MIT-WPU Pune: a vibrant 12-hour hackathon!

Event Highlights 🌟

Teamwork in Action: Diverse teams showcased innovative ideas in Technology and Social Impact.
Mentorship & Guidance: Faculty mentors and industry experts provided invaluable support, helping teams refine their ideas into viable solutions.
Prototyping: Teams developed prototypes that hold the potential to shape the future!
Final Presentations: The event culminated with electrifying presentations to a panel of industry leaders, celebrating the best ideas through rigorous judging.

Recognizing Excellence... 💰

🥇 1st Prize: ₹10,000 Cash + Mentorship & Support 🚀
🥈 2nd Prize: ₹6,000 Cash + Continued Guidance 💼
🥉 3rd Prize: ₹4,000 Cash + Growth Opportunities 🌱

The top 10 teams not only received certificates but also ongoing technical and research support from Engineer's Cradle and opportunities for incubation at MIT-TBI. The potential for securing up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding for selected projects made the stakes even higher! 🤑💥

Rules & Regulations ⚖️

Who Could Join? Any student from a participating Pune campus, across all years and branches!
Team Size: 1-2 students from the same or different universities.

Judging Criteria:

Creativity: Originality and innovation of the idea.
Technical Complexity: Demonstration of technical skills.
Problem-Solving Effectiveness: Effectiveness in addressing the challenge.
Potential Impact: Likelihood of making a significant impact.

Significance of the Event 🌟

The hackathon was more than just a competition; it was a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and collaborate with industry professionals. The event highlighted the importance of inter-campus collaboration and innovation in driving forward technological advancements and solving real-world problems.

Stay Connected 📩

If you're interested in participating in future events or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!