About the role
Welcome to Data Sprint 2.0 – by Anveshan!
Data Sprint 2.0: A National-Level AI & ML Problem-Solving Challenge!
About the Opportunity:
- Data Sprint 2.0 is a 36-hour online AI & ML hackathon organized by Anveshan, the Applied Research & AI/ML Club, taking place from 23rd to 25th November 2026.
- The hackathon brings together college students and working professionals to tackle real-world challenges through innovation, machine learning, technical skills, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
- With 4 exciting tracks, participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop practical AI/ML solutions, and showcase their skills. Track details will be announced on 18th November 2026, and problem statements will be released 36 hours before the evaluation.
- An assistance round will be conducted following the release of problem statements, where Anveshan volunteers will help participants clarify doubts and understand the challenges.
- Shortlisted teams will advance to the final evaluation round, where they will present their solutions and compete for exciting rewards.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Exciting merchandise rewards worth ₹30,000.
- 10 lucky participants will receive a free 30-minute consultation with industry professionals or researchers.
- An opportunity to solve real-world problems, showcase technical skills, and interact with a community of innovators.
Competition Format:
- Mode: Online
- Dates: 23rd–25th November 2026
- Duration: 36 Hours
- Tracks: 4 AI & ML problem-solving tracks
- Track Announcement: 18th November 2026
- Problem Statements: Released 36 hours before evaluation
- Assistance Round: Guidance and doubt clarification by Anveshan researchers
- Final Round: Shortlisted teams present their solutions for evaluation
Rules:
- Each participant can register as a member of only one team.
- All submissions must be original. Plagiarism or copying solutions from other teams is strictly prohibited.
- Teams must work on the officially announced problem statements.
- Participants must submit their solutions within the specified deadline of the 36-hour hackathon.
- Teams must follow the instructions and submission guidelines provided by the organizers.
- Participants must maintain fair play and professional conduct throughout the competition.
- Any form of malpractice or violation of competition rules may lead to disqualification.
- The decisions of the judges and organizing committee will be final.
Free Consultation Eligibility: To be eligible for the free 30-minute consultation with industry professionals or researchers, participants must present their solution during the hackathon evaluation. Only participants who present their solutions will be considered for the selection of the 10 lucky participants. Bring your team together, put your AI & ML skills to the test, and get ready for 36 hours of innovation at Data Sprint 2.0!
Eligibility
- Open to college students and working professionals.
- Participants from all branches and specializations are welcome.
- Inter-college teams are allowed.
- Inter-specialization teams are allowed.
- Each participant can be part of only one team.