Project Sankalp: Code4Change

Code4Change: National 24-Hour Hackathon: Code4Change is a national-level 24-hour hackathon organized under Project Sankalp by NSS, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). The event aims to bring together innovative student teams from across India to solve real-world, community-driven challenges through technology. Participants will ideate, build, and present scalable solutions across high-impact domains focused on social good and sustainability. Domains: Participants must choose one of the following domains: Women’s Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment Health, Sanitation & Community Wellbeing Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action Eligibility Criteria: Open to UG, PG, and PhD students across India Participants must be currently enrolled in an educational institution Team size: 3 to 5 members A maximum of 30 teams will be shortlisted for the final hackathon Team Formation Rules: Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged Competition Format: Round 1: Online Screening (Selection Round) Teams must submit a 3-minute video pitch explaining: The problem they are solving (the best idea) Their proposed solution Expected impact Requirements: Face of at least one team member must be clearly visible Audio and explanation must be clear and structured The idea should be original and feasible Round 2: 24-Hour Hackathon (Offline) Shortlisted teams will participate in a 24-hour on-site hackathon Activities include: Problem statement release Mentorship sessions Mid-evaluation checkpoints Final prototype and presentation Detailed schedule is provided in the brochure. Duration Of Rounds: Screening Round: Video submission before the deadline Final Round: 24-hour continuous hackathon Evaluation Criteria: Innovation (20%) – Originality and creativity Community Impact (20%) – Real-world relevance and measurable outcomes Technical Execution (15%) – Feasibility and robustness Viability (15%) – Profitability and sustainability Scalability (15%) – Potential to expand Presentation (15%) – Clarity and delivery General Guidelines: Teams must bring their own hardware for the final round Use of open-source tools and libraries is allowed Pre-built or plagiarized solutions are strictly prohibited All submissions must be original work of the team Shortlisted teams will be notified via email Rules And Regulations: Participants must adhere to all timelines and submission guidelines Any form of malpractice, plagiarism, or misconduct will lead to disqualification Teams must be present for all evaluation checkpoints during the hackathon Judges’ decisions will be final and binding Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if necessary Selection Criteria: Teams will be shortlisted based on: Clarity and impact of the idea Feasibility of the proposed solution Innovation and uniqueness Quality of the 3-minute video pitch Communication and presentation skills