AlgoOlympia 1.0

About the Opportunity Welcome to AlgOlympia 2026, a premier national ideation and algorithmic design hackathon hosted by the School of CSE,Nalanda Chandigarh University. This competition challenges the brightest minds to architect innovative, high-impact algorithmic solutions addressing critical global and societal issues. Instead of traditional competitive programming, this event focuses on System Architecture, Algorithmic Logic, and Feasibility across three core tracks: Algorithms in Healthcare (Resource optimization, predictive diagnostics, bio-informatics). Algorithms in Women's Safety (Anomaly detection, safe navigation, decentralized emergency mesh networks). Algorithms in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Clean energy allocation, smart waste management, carbon tracking). Competition Tracks & Problem Domains Track 1: Algorithms in Healthcare Dynamic Resource & Patient Scheduling: Architectural models for matching emergency patients to specialized medical staff using advanced graph theory or network flow frameworks. Genomic Sequence Mapping: Conceptualizing fast, low-overhead string alignment algorithms to identify pathogen mutations from massive bio-databases. Track 2: Algorithms in Women's Safety Multi-Criteria Safe Navigation: Designing routing algorithms that prioritize safety factors (lighting, crowds, police presence) over just the shortest physical distance. Decentralized SOS Mesh Networks: Formulating topological and graph-based routing protocols for peer-to-peer distress signaling when cellular infrastructure is down. Track 3: Algorithms in SDG Goals Smart Grid Renewable Allocation: Developing optimization models (e.g., dynamic knapsack variants) to fairly distribute volatile solar/wind energy to high-priority sectors. E-Waste Logistics Optimization: Architecting modified Traveling Salesperson (TSP) frameworks for autonomous recycling vehicles to minimize transit emissions. Structure & Rounds Round 1: Abstract & Algorithmic Architecture Submission (Online) Teams will select one of the tracks and submit a comprehensive proposal detailing their chosen problem, proposed algorithmic logic, data structures to be utilized, computational complexity (Time & Space complexity analysis), and system workflow. Round 2: The Marathon Presentation & Defense (Grand Finale) Shortlisted teams will present their structural models, workflow designs, and algorithmic frameworks before a panel of industry experts. Teams will be evaluated on the mathematical rigor, optimization capabilities, and real-world viability of their models. Eligibility & Team Format Team Size: 3 members per team. Open To: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and corporate tech enthusiasts who love solving structural problems with logical algorithms. Evaluation Criteria Submissions will be rigorously evaluated based on: Algorithmic Innovation: Novelty and depth of the logical approach. Technical Rigor: Proper selection of data structures, graph concepts, or optimization models. Efficiency: Theoretical Time and Space complexity considerations. Impact & Feasibility: How effectively the design solves the domain-specific challenge. Prize Pool & Rewards Compete for a total prize pool of ₹1,06,600: Winner: ₹50,000 First Runner-Up: ₹30,000 Second Runner-Up: ₹20,000 ️ Consolidation Awards: ₹6,600 pool