MST Blockchain x Newrro 24-Hour Buildathon

MST Blockchain × NEWRRO 24-Hour Buildathon Build What Comes Next Get ready for an intense 24-hour offline Buildathon where developers, students, designers, entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts, Web3 builders, robotics enthusiasts and technology innovators come together to turn ideas into working solutions. The MST Blockchain × NEWRRO 24-Hour Buildathon brings together Blockchain, AI, Robotics and emerging technologies to explore the next generation of decentralized applications, intelligent systems and real-world solutions. MST Blockchain is an Indian Layer 1 blockchain focused on scalable infrastructure and real-world applications. NEWRRO brings expertise in robotics, autonomous systems and AI. The Buildathon is open-ended. Build across DeFi, RWA, Consumer Blockchain, Payments, AI Agents, Robotics, Web3, DePIN, Identity, Gaming, Enterprise solutions and more. Why Participate? 25 Winning Teams With a maximum of 100 participating teams, 25 teams will be recognized as winners across the main prize and special award categories. ₹2.5 Lakh+ Worth of Rewards Compete for ₹2.5 Lakh+ worth of total rewards, including cash prizes, special awards, goodies, merchandise and recognition opportunities. Grants Up to $50,000 Outstanding and high-potential projects may be considered for startup grants of up to $50,000, subject to eligibility, evaluation and the applicable grant process. Incubation Opportunities Selected high-potential projects may be considered for incubation and further ecosystem support to continue building beyond the Buildathon. Pre-Placement Interview Opportunities Top-performing teams and eligible participants may receive pre-placement interview opportunities, subject to eligibility and the respective organization's selection process. Food, Goodies & Merchandise Participants will receive food, refreshments, goodies and merchandise during the event. ️ Build on MST Blockchain Get hands-on experience building with MST Blockchain and explore real-world applications across payments, DeFi, RWA, identity, AI agents, consumer applications and more. What Can You Build? The tracks are open-ended and non-restrictive. Participants can choose a track or combine multiple technologies to create innovative solutions. Blockchain & Web3 Build decentralized applications, smart contracts, blockchain infrastructure, developer tools and Web3 products. DeFi & Financial Innovation Explore decentralized finance, lending, exchanges, stablecoins, programmable money and financial automation. Real World Assets (RWA) Build solutions around asset tokenization, ownership, verification, real-world assets and on-chain settlement. Consumer Blockchain & Payments Create blockchain-powered products for consumers and businesses, including payments, commerce, loyalty, rewards and digital ownership. AI & Agentic Blockchain Build AI agents that interact with blockchain through wallets, smart contracts, autonomous transactions and decentralized applications. Robotics & Autonomous Systems A dedicated robotics track powered by NEWRRO. Explore autonomous systems, intelligent machines, AI vision, robotics infrastructure and blockchain-powered machine economies. DePIN, IoT & Infrastructure Build decentralized physical infrastructure, connected devices, IoT networks, machine economies and decentralized data systems. Identity, Verification & Trust Explore digital identity, credentials, certificates, document verification, provenance and privacy-preserving solutions. Gaming & Digital Economies Build blockchain gaming, digital asset platforms, virtual economies and player or creator-owned ecosystems. Enterprise, Government & Social Impact Solve real-world challenges across supply chains, compliance, public infrastructure, education, agriculture, sustainability and more. Combine Tracks. Think Bigger. The tracks are not restrictive. Participants are encouraged to combine technologies and build solutions at their intersection. Blockchain + AI Blockchain + DeFi Blockchain + RWA Blockchain + Consumer Payments Blockchain + AI Agents Blockchain + Robotics Blockchain + IoT + DePIN Blockchain + RWA + DeFi Projects that demonstrate meaningful integration of multiple technologies and solve a real-world problem are especially encouraged. Strong Blockchain Integration Matters Projects that make meaningful use of MST Blockchain and demonstrate strong technical integration may receive higher consideration during evaluation. Simply adding blockchain as an unnecessary feature will not provide an advantage. We want to see: Why blockchain? What does it enable? What problem does it solve? Can it become a real product? 24 Hours. Build Something Real. Participants will have 24 hours to: IDEATE → BUILD → TEST → DEPLOY → DEMO The focus is not only on the idea, but on what teams can actually build, demonstrate and validate within 24 hours. Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated on: Innovation & Originality Problem-Solution Fit Technical Implementation Blockchain Utility Technology Integration Functionality User Experience Real-World Impact Scalability & Product Potential Presentation & Demonstration Eligibility The Buildathon is open to: College students Freshers Working professionals Developers Blockchain & Web3 builders AI/ML enthusiasts Robotics enthusiasts Designers Entrepreneurs Technology enthusiasts Team Size: 1–4 Members Individual participation is allowed. Inter-college teams are allowed. Cross-branch and cross-specialization teams are allowed. There is no restriction on academic specialization. Technology Areas Participants are free to use: MST Blockchain Blockchain & Web3 Smart Contracts AI / ML Generative AI AI Agents Robotics ROS / ROS2 Computer Vision IoT DePIN RWA DeFi Full Stack Development Cloud Technologies APIs Automation Embedded Systems Open-source technologies Other emerging technologies Submission Teams may be required to submit: Project title Problem statement Proposed solution Key features Technology stack Blockchain integration GitHub / source code repository Working demo / deployment link Presentation / demo materials Detailed submission requirements will be shared with registered participants. Rules Each team must have 1–4 members. Individual and inter-college participation is allowed. Participants may use publicly available APIs, SDKs, libraries, frameworks and open-source resources. Teams must comply with applicable third-party licenses and terms. Plagiarism, copied projects, fraudulent submissions or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Teams must be able to explain and demonstrate their submitted project. Projects must follow the announced Buildathon guidelines. Projects must be submitted before the official deadline. The organizers may verify project originality. Any violation of the event rules may result in disqualification. The jury's decision regarding winners will be final. Event Details Event: MST Blockchain × NEWRRO 24-Hour BuildathonFormat: OfflineDuration: 24 HoursVenue: B.M.S. College of Engineering, BengaluruTeam Size: 1–4 MembersMaximum Teams: 100Winning Teams: 25Registration Fee: ₹500 per team Participants will receive food, refreshments, goodies and merchandise during the event. Build Beyond the Hackathon The Buildathon is designed to create opportunities beyond the event. High-potential projects may be considered for: Startup Grants → Incubation → Ecosystem Support → Further Mentorship → Career Opportunities Selected projects may be considered for grants of up to $50,000, incubation and other ecosystem opportunities, subject to eligibility and selection. Top-performing teams and eligible participants may also receive pre-placement interview opportunities. BUILD WHAT COMES NEXT Blockchain × AI × Robotics × DeFi × RWA × Consumer Applications × Agentic Systems 24 Hours. 100 Teams. 25 Winners. ₹2.5 Lakh+ Worth of Rewards. Don't just build another hackathon project. Build something people can actually use.