A hackathon is an event—usually lasting anywhere from a day to a week—where people come together to collaborate intensively on creating solutions to specific problems, often using technology.
Here are the key points:
🔹 Participants: Programmers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and sometimes even non-technical people.
🔹 Goal: Build a working prototype, app, website, or innovative solution in a limited time.
🔹 Format: Teams form, brainstorm ideas, code/design, and then present their project at the end.
🔹 Themes: Some hackathons are open-ended, while others focus on specific areas like healthcare, AI, education, or social good.
🔹 Outcome: Participants may win prizes, gain experience, network, or even turn their project into a startup.
Think of it like a creative marathon for problem-solving and innovation, with coding, teamwork, and quick execution at its core.
1. Peer-to-Peer Learning App
Match students who can teach each other skills. Tech: MERN + matching algorithm.
2. AI Traffic Light Optimizer
Adjusts signal times based on vehicle count. Tech: OpenCV vehicle detection + Python script.
3. Community Alert Loudspeaker IoT
Remote-triggered solar-powered sirens for villages. Tech: LoRa + NodeMCU.
4. Polytechnic Project Showcase Portal
Online hub where students upload project demos. Tech: MERN stack + video upload.
5. Drone-based Seed Bombing Simulator
Drone releases seed capsules in barren areas (demo only). Tech: PX4 + servo mechanism.
