WH Versehack

VERSEHACK: WRITERS’ HAVEN An Online Hackathon by Writers’ Haven About the Hackathon: VerseHack: Writers’ Haven is an online hackathon that brings together young innovators, developers, writers, designers, and problem-solvers to create meaningful digital solutions for real-world challenges. The hackathon encourages participants to combine technology, creativity, critical thinking, and social awareness to develop innovative ideas and turn them into working projects. Participants will explore challenges related to digital culture, information integrity, democracy, accessibility, and equal opportunities. Whether you are a beginner with a promising idea or an experienced builder, VerseHack is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, innovate, and showcase your creativity. Tracks: Participants can develop their projects under any ONE of the following tracks: Digital Creativity & Culture: Use technology to preserve culture, empower creative expression, and make digital experiences more meaningful. Truth in the Digital Age: Develop solutions addressing misinformation, digital literacy, online trust, and responsible information sharing. Democracy, Dialogue & Diplomacy: Build tools that encourage constructive dialogue, civic participation, collaboration, and peaceful problem-solving. Opportunity Without Barriers: Create inclusive digital solutions that improve accessibility and expand opportunities for underserved communities. Eligibility: Open to participants under 20 years of age. School and college students are welcome to participate. Participants may register individually or form teams of 2–3 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Team members may belong to different academic specializations or disciplines. Participants from different educational backgrounds are encouraged to collaborate. This is an online hackathon. Participants can work remotely. Hackathon Format: VerseHack will be conducted in two rounds. Round 1: Idea Development and Evaluation | 15 Days  Date: 15 October 2026 - 30 October 2026 Participants identify a problem relevant to their chosen track. Develop an innovative project idea and explain the problem, proposed solution, target users, and expected impact. Submit the required idea proposal through the official submission process. Entries will be evaluated, and selected participants will advance to the next round. Round 2: Building and Development | 8 Days Date: 1 November 2026 - 8 November 2026 Shortlisted participants develop their ideas into working prototypes or projects. Participants can use appropriate technologies, frameworks, and development tools. Projects must demonstrate the proposed solution and its relevance to the selected track. Final submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, relevance, feasibility, implementation, and potential impact. The total hackathon duration is 23 days across both rounds. Project Submission Requirements: Participants should be prepared to submit the following, as applicable to the round 1: Project title and selected track. Problem statement and proposed solution. Project description and intended impact. Targeted audience, Key features and Expected social impact. Participants should be prepared to submit the following, as applicable to the round 2: Prototype, website, application, or other project deliverables for Round 2. Source code or repository link, demonstration video, and other supporting materials if requested in the official submission guidelines. Supporting documentation or presentation. The Round 1 Ideas must be submitted via the Unstop only. Rules and Guidelines: Participants must satisfy the eligibility requirements. Participants must register and submit the idea via Unstop only Partcipants must join the official Whatsapp group to announcements and result updates. Link for joinig Whatsapp group Individuals or teams of 2–3 members may participate. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted. Each submission must address one of the four official tracks. AI tools are permitted. Participants are responsible for verifying their outputs, ensuring originality, and understanding their submitted work. Plagiarism, fraudulent submissions, impersonation, and misrepresentation of another person's work are prohibited. Participants must have the necessary rights or permissions to use third-party code, datasets, media, and other resources. Projects must comply with applicable laws and ethical standards. Unauthorized access to systems, data misuse, and harmful activities are prohibited. Participants must follow the official submission deadlines and instructions. The organizers reserve the right to reject entries that violate the rules or eligibility requirements. Organizers' decisions regarding evaluation and selection will be final. Evaluation Criteria: Projects will be assessed on the following aspects: Innovation and originality. Relevance to the selected track. Problem understanding and quality of the proposed solution. Feasibility and implementation. Creativity and effective use of technology. Potential social impact and presentation quality. Recognition: The top 3 entries will receive Letters of Appreciation. Up to 2 additional entries may receive special verbal recognition. Recognition will be based on the evaluation process and the quality of the submissions. Mandatory Registration and Communication Important: Every Participant Must Complete Both Steps Below. Step 1: Fill Out the Official Registration and Idea Submission on Unstop All participants must complete the official registration and Idea Submission on unstop, including every member of a team. Step 2: Join the Official WhatsApp Group Every participant must join the official VerseHack WhatsApp group to receive important announcements, round-wise instructions, submission deadlines, clarifications, and updates from the organizing team. Official WhatsApp Group: Join Group Both steps are mandatory. Failure to complete the form or join the WhatsApp group may result in missing essential information regarding participation. Please ensure that every team member completes the required registration and joins the group. Ready to Build Something Meaningful? Bring your ideas, collaborate with young innovators, and turn your creativity into solutions that matter. For any questions drop a email to whversehack@gmail.com Visit our official Website VerseHack: Writers’ Haven | Think. Create. Build. 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