Opportunity brief
Overview
HackNova is a national-level hackathon that brings together innovators, developers, and technology enthusiasts from across India to solve real-world problems. It provides participants with a platform to brainstorm, design, and develop innovative solutions in domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web3, the Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, environmental innovation, and education.
HackNova encourages creativity, teamwork, and experiential learning, empowering participants to transform their ideas into practical solutions that create a meaningful impact on society, industry, and the environment.
More than just a competition, HackNova is a launchpad for India's future innovators, connecting talented individuals from across the country to learn, collaborate, innovate, and shape the future through technology.
Why Participate in HackNova?
Solve Real-World Problems
Work on meaningful challenges that address real issues affecting society, industry, and the environment.
Promote Social and Environmental Sustainability
Embrace the principle of "Real Problems, Real Solutions" by developing innovative approaches that support healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities.
Innovate and Grow
Gain valuable experience through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on exploration of emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, IoT, and HealthTech.
Showcase Your Talent
Demonstrate your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving abilities on a national platform.
Shape the Future
Contribute to India's technological progress by developing innovative solutions that have the potential to make a lasting impact.
Collaborate Nationwide
Connect with innovators from across India, build diverse teams, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
Themes and Problem Domains
HackNova invites participants to develop innovative solutions under the following themes:
- GreenTech – Bioenergy and Sustainability
- HealthTech – Healthcare for All
- ResQTech – Disaster Resilience
- TrustAI – Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- SmartReach – Intelligent Logistics
- Open Innovation – Community Solutions
Team Composition
- Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members.
- Team members may belong to the same institute or different institutes across India.
- The hackathon is open to students from any recognized institute in India.
- There are no restrictions on the gender composition of teams.
- Each team must designate one team leader who will serve as the official Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
Judging Criteria
Teams will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Problem Understanding and Relevance – 20%
- Innovation and Novelty – 25%
- Technical Feasibility and Implementation – 25%
- Scalability and Sustainability – 15%
- Presentation and Clarity – 15%
Benefits and Rewards
- Cash Prizes Worth ₹1,45,000
- Certificates for all participants
- Networking opportunities with industry experts, alumni, and fellow innovators
- Opportunities for incubation and startup mentorship
- National-level exposure and recognition
Be a Part of the Innovation!
Join HackNova 2.0 and turn your ideas into impactful solutions. Collaborate with talented innovators, tackle real-world challenges, and showcase your creativity on a national stage.
Think. Innovate. Build. Transform.