Ignite your creativity, code the future.

HackNova - Ignite Your Creativity, Code the Future

About HackNova

HackNova is an 18-hour exhilarating hackathon organized by Shadan Women's College of Engineering and Technology, designed to spark innovation and creativity in the tech community. Join us for a day of coding, collaboration, and innovation where you'll turn your ideas into reality!

• ** Theme:** Innovation for Tomorrow.
• ** Date:** 27th October (tentative)
• ** Location:** Shadan Women's College of Engineering and Technology, Khairtabad, Hyderabad
• ** Duration:** 10 Hours of intense innovation
• Team Size: 3-5 members

Tracks

1. 🤖 AI for Social Good

Leverage Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world problems:

• Develop AI/ML solutions for social challenges
• Create applications that benefit communities
• Focus on ethical AI and inclusive technology

Example Projects: AI for education, poverty alleviation, environmental monitoring, or accessibility tools

2. ⚙️ Hardware for Humanity

Build physical solutions that make a difference:

• IoT devices and embedded systems
• Robotics and automation for social benefit
• Sustainable hardware solutions

Example Projects: Smart agriculture devices, assistive technologies, disaster response systems, or health monitoring devices

3. 🏥 HealthTech for Tomorrow

Revolutionize healthcare through technology:

• Digital health solutions and telemedicine
• Medical diagnostics and monitoring tools
• Healthcare accessibility innovations

Example Projects: Remote patient monitoring, mental health apps, medical data analysis, or healthcare accessibility platforms

💰 Prize Pool: Rs. 30,000+

🏆 Main Track Prizes (Each Track)

• 🥇 1st Place: not decided
• 🥈 2nd Place: not decided
• 🥉 3rd Place: not decided

🎯 Special Category Prizes (Rs. 1,000 each)

• Best Design Award - For the most intuitive UI/UX
• Most Innovative Idea - For groundbreaking creativity
• People's Choice Award - Voted by participants
• Best Beginner Project - For exceptional first-time hackers

Schedule (tentative)

##Registrations: October first week
##Idea Submissions: October second week
##Shortlisting of ideas: October third week
##Official Hackathon: October fourth week or novem first week

Technologies

Bring your favorite tools and technologies! We welcome:
Example technologies...

• Frontend: React, Vue, Angular, Flutter
• Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, .NET
• Mobile: React Native, Flutter, Native platforms
• AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
• Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, IoT platforms
• Blockchain: Ethereum, Solidity, Web3
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

👥 Eligibility

• Students from any college/university
• All skill levels welcome - beginners encouraged!
• Teams of 3-5 members

Registration

1. Form Teams of 3-5 members
2. Register via (not decided yet)
3. Join our WhatsApp for updates and networking
4. Prepare your ideas and get ready to hack!

Judging Criteria

• Innovation (25%) - Originality and creativity
• Technical Implementation (25%) - Quality of code and technology
• Impact & Relevance (25%) - Social good potential
• Design & UX (15%) - User experience and interface
• Presentation (10%) - Clarity and demonstration