Enigma 5.0 - Genesis: Beyond The Future

Overview ENIGMA 5.0 is a National-Level Hackathon organized by CSI SIESGST in collaboration with Rotary, challenging participants to create innovative, technology-driven solutions for problems shaping our future. Important: This is a one-day offline hackathon. No accommodation will be provided. The PPT/Submit button will be visible only after the registration fee is paid. Eligibility Open to all undergraduate students across India. Students from any specialization, including Engineering, Management, Design, etc., can participate. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed. Team size: 3–4 members. Each team must nominate one Team Leader for official communication. Tracks Participants can choose one track: FinTech HealthTech Sustainability The selected track must be continued throughout the competition. Competition Format Round 1: Idea Submission – PPT Round (Online) Participants can choose any problem statement related to their selected track. Teams must submit their proposed solution in the prescribed PPT format. Submissions must strictly follow the given template. Last date for submission: 13th September. Round 2: Prototype Development – Offline Hackathon The top 75 teams will be shortlisted for the offline round at SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul. Teams will develop a working prototype/MVP during a full-day continuous hackathon. Problem statements will be provided on the day of the hackathon and may or may not be related to the Round 1 problem statement. Teams must continue with the track selected in Round 1. Mentorship sessions will be conducted during the round. Round 3: Final Presentation & Pitch The top 10 teams will present their solutions before judges and industry experts. Duration: 10 minutes per team, including Q&A. Evaluation will be based on innovation, feasibility, technical depth, and presentation. Refund Policy If a team is not shortlisted for the offline round, the registration amount will be refunded as follows: ₹350 for a 3-member team ₹400 for a 4-member team General Guidelines Participants must adhere to the selected track throughout the competition. All submissions must follow the prescribed format and deadlines. Further instructions and problem statements for the offline round will be communicated to shortlisted teams.