OFFGRID 1.0

OFFGRID 1.0 is a high-energy, innovation-driven hackathon organized by CodeDecode Club and School of Computer Science, Engineering & Applications at D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune. This event brings together passionate developers, designers, and problem-solvers to collaborate and build impactful solutions to real-world challenges. Participants will work intensively in teams to design and develop prototypes using cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Web & Mobile Development, Data Science, Blockchain, and IoT. The hackathon emphasizes creativity, technical excellence, teamwork, and sustainable innovation aligned with global development goals. Objectives Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving Provide hands-on experience in building real-world solutions Foster collaboration, leadership, and teamwork Promote development aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and POs Enable students to apply technical skills in practical scenarios Eligibility Open to undergraduate students from all colleges/universities Team size: 2 to 5 members Inter-college teams are allowed Themes Participants can build solutions under (but not limited to) the following domains: Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Sustainability & Environment Education & Digital Learning Healthcare & Well-being Blockchain, IoT & Data Science Event Structure Round 1: Idea Submission (Online) Teams must submit: Team Details (Name, College, etc.) Problem Statement (2–3 lines) Pitch Deck (Max 10 slides, PDF, Format Attached Below) The presentation must cover: Problem Statement and Relevance Technology Used and Integration Sustainability and Long-Term Impact Live Demo of Prototype Scalability and Future Roadmap Business Potential and Real-World Application Top teams will qualify for the offline hackathon round. Round 2: Offline Hackathon (On Campus) Venue: DYPIU Campus, Akurdi, PuneDate: 18 April 2026 Phase 1: Ideation & Mentorship (Initial Hours) Problem statement refinement Solution approach Tech stack discussion Mentor feedback and guidance ️ Phase 2: Development & Mid Evaluation Teams build working prototypes Judges evaluate progress Feedback to improve solutions Phase 3: Final Presentation Each team will get: 5 minutes pitch + 5 minutes Q&A Evaluation will be based on: Innovation & Creativity Technical Implementation Practical Impact Presentation & Teamwork Rules & Guidelines All submissions must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification Teams must adhere to deadlines Active participation from all members is mandatory Pre-built or copied solutions are not allowed Maintain professional conduct throughout the event Organizers’ decisions are final and binding Note: Participants must arrange for their own travel, accomodation and food Shortlisted teams must confirm their availability by 13th April 11:59 PM