Zinnovatio 4.0

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering proposes to host Zinnovatio 4.0 – Gen Z Innovations Hackathon on 30-31 oct, 2026. This National-level flagship event will bring together creative and technically skilled minds from diverse engineering disciplines to collaboratively design solutions for real-world challenges. The hackathon will be organized in a hybrid format, beginning with online screening rounds and culminating in an offline final showcase. Key Objectives: Foster Creative Thinking: Motivate participants to explore emerging technologies and craft impactful solutions. Build Problem-Solving Competence: Present challenging problem statements to enhance analytical, coding, and design capabilities. Encourage Collaborative Learning: Facilitate teamwork, interdisciplinary exchange, and networking with like-minded innovators. Enable Industry Connect: Provide mentorship and interaction with industry leaders and potential recruiters. Transform Ideas into Prototypes: Support teams in turning innovative concepts into working models. Key Outcomes: Students gained hands-on experience by working with new technologies and exploring innovative solutions that are applicable in today’s industries. They had the opportunity to connect and network with industry experts, mentors, and fellow participants, which helped broaden their professional relationships. Their technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills were enhanced through interactive sessions and practical exercises. Tracks for Hackathon (Tentative) Smart & Sustainable Cities Urban innovation for better governance, digital services, smart mobility, clean air, waste management, and disaster resilience. Focus: IoT, Geospatial tech, AI, CivicTech, e-governance. AgriTech & Rural Transformation Enhancing farmers’ income and rural livelihoods through technology in agriculture, water use, supply chains, and rural MSMEs. Focus: Precision farming, drones, soil health, rural fintech. Healthcare, Wellbeing & Assistive Technologies Affordable, accessible health solutions including preventive care, digital health, mental wellness, and devices for special needs. Focus: Telemedicine, Med-AI, prosthetics, mental health apps. Education, Skilling & Future of Work Reimagining education delivery, personalized learning, employability, and lifelong skilling per NEP-2020. Focus: EdTech, VR/AR learning tools, AI tutors, skill marketplaces. Energy, Environment & Climate Action Innovations for clean energy, sustainability, climate resilience, and conservation. Focus: Renewable energy, carbon capture, EV, circular economy. Defence, Aerospace & National Security Indigenous solutions in aerospace, defence logistics, cybersecurity, and border security. Focus: Drones, satellite tech, secure comms, surveillance. Event Details: Dates: 30-31 Oct, 2026 Venue: Chandigarh University, Mohali  Duration: 2 Days(Overnight)