Ecoverse 2025

About the Event: Ecoverse 2025 is a state-wide innovation challenge uniting visionary students and developers to create tech-powered sustainability solutions that can transform our planet’s future. Organized by Biosphere, VIT Chennai, this flagship initiative empowers students to engineer sustainability through Data Science, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Robotics — where technology meets purpose and innovation fuels impact. Registration Fees for a team of 2-4: ₹200 Register on our website (required): https://ecoverse-woad.vercel.app/ Why Participate: Internship Opportunities with K7 Security for the best-performing team in the Blockchain & Cybersecurity track. Internship Opportunities with Swelect Energy Solutions for the best-performing team in the Internet of Things & Robotics track. CodeCrafters.io VIP Premium Memberships for top performers in the Data Science & Machine Learning track — unlocking hands-on access to build real systems like Git, Redis, and SQLite from scratch. Prize Pool Worth ₹15,000+, merit certificates directly from sponsors, exclusive goodies, and special category awards for creativity, innovation, and sustainability impact. Solve real sustainability challenges while networking with mentors, industry experts, and peers from across Tamil Nadu. Ecoverse 2025 Innovation Tracks: Note: The examples below are only indicative topics to help participants understand the nature of challenges they might work on. The final problem statements will be provided on the day of the event by the respective track sponsors. Track 1: Data Science & Machine Learning Harness the power of AI and data-driven innovation to address sustainability challenges. Participants may explore areas such as climate risk prediction, renewable energy optimization, carbon footprint reduction, biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable agriculture analytics. Sponsored by CodeCrafters.io — Top performers win CodeCrafters.io VIP Premium Membership access! Track 2: Blockchain & Cybersecurity Build trust and transparency in sustainability through secure and decentralized digital systems. Possible focus areas include blockchain for supply chain traceability, secure identity systems, green finance models, and cybersecurity frameworks for sustainable infrastructure. Sponsored by K7 Security — Internship opportunities from K7 Security for top-performing teams! Track 3: Internet of Things (IoT) & Robotics Design intelligent, connected systems that promote sustainable living. Teams could work on IoT-based waste management, smart grids, robotics for precision agriculture, and sensor systems for environmental monitoring. Sponsored by Swelect Energy Solutions — Internship opportunities from Swelect Energy Solutions for best-performing teams! Event Format & Process: Commencement: Participating teams will receive their final problem statements related to their chosen track. These problem statements will be provided by the track sponsors: Track 1: CodeCrafters.io Track 2: K7 Security Track 3: Swelect Energy Solutions Round 1: Ideation (PPT Submission) Submit a PPT explaining your idea, problem statement, novelty, and feasibility. Evaluation Criteria: Creativity, sustainability impact, and clarity. Review 1: November 5 (Afternoon) Feedback provided to shortlisted teams. Round 2: Prototype Development (GitHub Submission) Develop and submit a partial prototype via a public GitHub repository. Review 2: November 5 (Evening) Evaluation Criteria: Originality, progress, and technical approach. Includes plagiarism checks and mentor feedback. Round 3: Final Evaluation & Pitch Submit your final working prototype and pitch to the expert panel. Review 3: November 6 (Morning) Evaluation Criteria: Functionality, scalability, innovation, and sustainability impact. Results & Awards: November 6 (Afternoon) Timeline: Registrations Open: 28th October 2025 — Event Commencement Registrations Close: 4th November 2025 — Final day to register Online Workshop: 4th November 2025 — Orientation & briefing Online Skills Workshop: 5th November (Morning) — Hands-on technical session Review 1: 5th November (Afternoon) — PPT submission & feedback Review 2: 5th November (Evening) — GitHub prototype review Review 3 & Final Evaluation: 6th November (Morning) — Final round & pitching Results & Awards: 6th November (Afternoon) — Winners & Runners-up announced Team Guidelines & Eligibility: Open to college students (UG & PG) across Tamil Nadu. Team size: 2–4 members. Inter-specialization teams: Allowed. Teams must belong to the same college. Each team must designate a Team Leader for submissions and communication. A participant can be part of only one team. Rules: All submissions must be original and created solely by the team. Plagiarism from other participants or existing repositories will result in immediate disqualification. Open-source libraries and tools are allowed. Teams must adhere to submission deadlines. The use of AI tools is allowed. All code must be hosted on a public GitHub repository. The decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final. Prizes & Sponsor Recognition: Total Prize Pool: ₹15,000+ plus exclusive internships and memberships from sponsors. Track Winners (Tier-1 Prize): Winner’s cash prize, Internship opportunity from track sponsor, Certificate of Merit. Track Runner-Up (Tier-2 Prize): Runner-up’s cash prize, Certificate of Merit. Track 2nd Runner-Up: Certificate of Merit. Special Awards: Best Sustainable Impact, Most Innovative Prototype, Best Technical Implementation. Venue: Onsite at VIT Chennai Campus Tagline: Build • Innovate • Impact Join Ecoverse 2025, where sustainability meets innovation and technology drives real-world change. Be part of Tamil Nadu’s green revolution — and leave your mark.