Aethon 2026 | 24-Hour National Hackathon

About the Opportunity: Aethon 2026 | 24-Hour National Hackathon Organized by ENAC – Engineers Network at the Central University of Rajasthan, Aethon 2026 is the flagship innovation challenge of the ENAC 3-Day Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fest 2026. The hackathon brings together students from across India to solve real-world problems through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Objective: Develop innovative solutions by building: Mobile or Web Applications Websites AI/ML Solutions IoT Systems Hardware Prototypes Electronic Circuits Simulations Business-Oriented Solutions Duration: 24-hour offline hackathon Team Size: Minimum: 2 members Maximum: 4 members Themes: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Rural Innovation HealthTech Smart Campus Women Safety Sustainability Low-Cost Engineering Solutions Student Productivity Assistive Technology IoT-Based Solutions Entrepreneurship-Based Solutions Eligibility: Open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. students. Inter-college participation is allowed. Teams must consist of 2–4 members. Registration: Last date to register: 23rd August 2026 Registration fee: ₹99 per team Payment is not required during registration. Registered participants will receive the payment link and further instructions via email. Registration will be confirmed only after successful payment of the registration fee. Submission Requirements: Project presentation (PPT) covering the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, features, market scope, and future roadmap Working prototype (app, website, hardware model, circuit, simulation, or functional demo) Project report describing the implementation Final pitch (3–5 minutes) before the jury Live demo or video demonstration Judging Criteria: Innovation – 20 Marks Real-World Usefulness – 20 Marks Technical Implementation – 20 Marks Feasibility – 15 Marks Presentation & Pitching – 15 Marks Teamwork – 10 Marks Total Score: 100 Marks Venue: School of Engineering & TechnologyCentral University of Rajasthan (CURAJ)Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Rajasthan Accommodation & Food: Accommodation and food will be available on a chargeable basis. Detailed accommodation options, charges, and payment instructions will be shared via email with registered participants before the event. Rules: Original work only. Teams must consist of 2–4 members. Participants must carry a valid college ID. The decision of the organizing committee and jury will be final.