Prompt-ae-thon

About the Event: Prompt-e-Thon is a premier three-stage hackathon combining Ideation, AI-powered Vibe Coding, Mentorship, and Prototype Development. The event offers participants a high-impact platform to transform innovative ideas into functional, real-world products with continuous guidance from industry-experienced mentors. The event focuses on practical problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and the effective use of modern AI tools. It is aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Round Wise Details: Round 1: Ideation Round (Online PPT Submission) Format: Online Screening. Timeline: Conducted 5–6 days prior to the main event. Mechanism: Participating teams submit a slide deck detailing their problem statement, proposed solution, target audience, key features, technology stack, and SDG alignment. Shortlisted teams qualify for the mentorship and development stages. Round 2: Discord Mentorship Round (Online Sprint) Format: 8-Hour Online Mentorship via Discord. Mechanism: Shortlisted teams engage in interactive mentorship sessions. Mentors evaluate progress, help refine product visions, identify edge cases, and assist teams in making their solutions practical and scalable. Bonus: Points earned during this round serve as a tie-breaker during the final judging process. Round 3: Main Event (On-Ground Mentorship & Final Evaluation) Location: On-Ground Venue. Stage 1 (Table-to-Table Mentorship): Mentors visit each team's workstation to review prototypes and provide final feedback based on the Discord round. Teams get time to refine their builds before final judging. Stage 2 (Final Evaluation & Live Demo): The judging panel conducts table visits where teams demonstrate their working prototypes, present their solution rationale, and explain their tech stack, user impact, and SDG integration. Rules and Guidelines: Eligibility & Team Size: Open to college students interested in software, AI, and product design. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. AI & Tech Stack Policy (Vibe Coding): There are no restrictions on tools or technologies! Participants are free to use Generative AI tools, AI coding assistants, open-source GitHub repositories, APIs, frameworks, libraries, datasets, and low-code/no-code platforms. Teams must be capable of explaining their core logic, system workflow, and prototype during evaluation. Hardware & Requirements: Teams must bring their own laptops, chargers, and hardware peripherals. Teams should maintain project backups and ensure prototypes are ready for live demonstration. Judging Criteria: Innovation & Problem Relevance Effective Use of AI & Vibe Coding Techniques Prototype Functionality & User Experience Feasibility, Scalability & Impact Alignment with SDG 8 & SDG 9 Presentation & Quality of Live Demonstration Code of Conduct: Respectful and professional behavior is mandatory. Plagiarism, misrepresentation, or disruptive conduct will lead to immediate disqualification. Final Authority: The decision of the judging panel and organizing committee is final and binding.