Rabinjathon: Prime 1

Overview RABINJATHON is a student-led, online-first innovation and project-building event organized by RABINJA SQUAD. The event is designed for participants who want to take an idea beyond a presentation — develop a concept, build a working prototype or demonstrable solution, explain how it works, and present it before a panel of judges. The event will begin in an online format. Depending on the event schedule and feasibility, selected/final-stage activities may be conducted in a hybrid format. Any confirmed hybrid requirements, venue details, or physical participation information will be communicated to eligible participants in advance. Event Approach Participants are expected to develop their own original idea, product, prototype, or solution. There is no single fixed problem statement that every team must solve. Participants may work across different areas such as software, web development, hardware, robotics, open innovation, and other technology-oriented concepts. The focus is on creativity, development, demonstration, communication, and practical thinking. Participants are encouraged to build and demonstrate a functional prototype wherever reasonably possible. Teams should be able to explain what their solution does, how it works, and what problem it is intended to address. Eligibility & Team Format Participation is open to students and eligible learners as specified in the registration requirements. Solo participation is allowed. Teams may consist of 1–4 participants. Inter-college teams are allowed. Participants from different academic specializations/branches may form a team. Team members do not need to belong to the same college, course, or specialization. Each participant should provide accurate information during registration. Participants may be required to provide additional details or proof of eligibility if requested by the organizers. A team can therefore be formed around the idea and skills required for the project rather than being restricted to one institution or specialization. Event Format RABINJATHON: PRIME 1 will progress through multiple stages. The rounds are designed to evaluate not only the idea itself, but also how participants develop, demonstrate, communicate, and defend their solution. Round 1 — Product Introduction / Ad-Style Video Participants will create a short video of approximately 2 minutes introducing their product, project, or solution. The video should be presented in an engaging, attention-grabbing format similar to a professional product advertisement or launch introduction. The video should communicate: Product/project name Product logo or visual identity, where applicable The problem or need being addressed A concise introduction to the solution Key value or purpose of the product Why someone would be interested in the solution An engaging introduction that captures the viewer's attention Participants may use creative storytelling, demonstrations, visuals, mock advertisements, animations, or other suitable presentation techniques. Where a participant uses an officially sponsored/partnered product, service, API, platform, or tool, the relevant sponsor/partner branding may be required to be displayed or acknowledged according to the applicable usage guidelines and permissions. Participants must not imply sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with any company unless such relationship has been officially confirmed and authorized. Detailed Round 1 submission instructions, technical requirements, submission procedure, deadlines, and any applicable branding requirements will be shared with registered participants approximately one week before the round. Round 2 — Project Showcase / Working Explainer Participants progressing to Round 2 will create a video of up to 5 minutes explaining their project in greater depth. This round is intended to demonstrate that the concept is not only an idea, but something that has been developed, prototyped, tested, or otherwise demonstrated to a meaningful extent. Participants should explain: What the project does The problem being addressed How the solution works Major components or technologies involved The current stage of development Prototype/demo functionality How the product could work in a real-world scenario What makes the approach different or useful Think of this round as a behind-the-scenes product showcase — similar to how technology and manufacturing programmes demonstrate a product being developed and prepared, while keeping confidential implementation details or proprietary "secret sauce" private. Participants are NOT required to publicly disclose sensitive intellectual property, confidential algorithms, private credentials, proprietary datasets, or other information they do not wish to reveal. The objective is to provide enough evidence and demonstration to establish that the project has been meaningfully developed. Final Round — Live Pitch & Judge Interaction Finalists will present their ideas/projects before a panel of judges. The final presentation will allow participants to: Present the problem and proposed solution Demonstrate or explain the developed product/prototype Explain the project's working and implementation Discuss practical applications and future possibilities Answer questions from the judging panel Respond to feedback and observations from the judges Judges may ask questions regarding the idea, implementation, technology, feasibility, originality, demonstration, or potential application of the project. Following the interaction, the judging panel will evaluate the submissions according to the applicable judging criteria and may provide suggestions, observations, or feedback to the participants. Timeline Registration Opens: 18 October 2026 Registration Deadline: As specified on the official Unstop opportunity page. Round 1: Scheduled after the registration phase. Detailed submission instructions and the confirmed Round 1 timeline will be communicated to registered participants approximately one week before the round. Round 2: Participants qualifying from Round 1 will receive the Round 2 submission schedule and instructions in advance. Final Round: Finalists will receive the final presentation schedule, format, and participation instructions in advance. Event Mode: Online-first. Hybrid Component: A hybrid component may be introduced for selected/final-stage activities depending on the finalized event plan and feasibility. Any confirmed physical participation requirements will be communicated separately in advance. Participants should regularly check the official Unstop opportunity page and the communication channels provided by the organizers for schedule updates. General Rules Participants must submit their own work and provide accurate information during registration. Plagiarism, fraudulent submissions, impersonation, fabricated results, or misrepresentation of a project's development status may result in disqualification. Teams must have 1–4 members and should ensure that all registered team members are genuine participants. Participants may use publicly available technologies, frameworks, APIs, development tools, AI-assisted tools, libraries, and other legitimate resources unless specifically restricted in the round instructions. If external tools, APIs, datasets, models, or third-party resources are used, participants should disclose their meaningful use where requested by the organizers or judging criteria. Participants must not share passwords, API keys, private credentials, confidential information, or other sensitive data in their submissions. Participants must respect the intellectual property rights, licenses, trademarks, and usage conditions of third-party software, APIs, datasets, media, logos, and other resources. Company, sponsor, partner, or product logos must not be used in a way that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or official partnership. Any confirmed sponsor/partner branding requirements communicated by the organizers must be followed. Participants are responsible for ensuring that submitted videos, images, music, software, datasets, and other materials can legally be used in their submission. Participants should not disclose confidential or proprietary information that they are not authorized to share. The organizers may request clarification, supporting material, a demonstration, or additional information regarding a submission where necessary for evaluation. Participants must follow the submission format, file requirements, deadlines, and other instructions communicated for each round. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered unless an exception is explicitly communicated by the organizers. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify submissions that violate the event rules or applicable laws. The judging panel's evaluation will be based on the criteria communicated for the respective stage. Any event updates, schedule changes, additional requirements, or round-specific instructions will be communicated through the official channels used for the event. Important RABINJATHON is organized as a student-led initiative by RABINJA SQUAD. The event is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to build, showcase, communicate, and receive feedback on their ideas and projects. Participants should not assume that participation, selection, judging feedback, sponsorship, partnership, publication, investment, employment, or any other external opportunity is guaranteed unless it is explicitly confirmed by the organizers. Specific round instructions, judging criteria, submission requirements, branding requirements, and timelines may be updated or communicated separately as the event progresses. Participants are encouraged to keep checking the official event page and organizer communications for the latest information. Participants can join the official WhatsApp group for event-related communication and updates: WhatsApp Group Participants are encouraged to keep checking the official event page and organizer communications for the latest information.