Opportunity brief
About STARFORGE: 24-Hour National Level Hackathon
Welcome to STARFORGE, an intensive, high-octane 24-hour space related hackathon designed to push the boundaries of technical innovation, engineering, and problem-solving. Whether you are a software architect or a hardware enthusiast, STARFORGE provides the ultimate launchpad to forge your ideas into reality.
The hackathon features challenges split across two tracks:
- Software Track
- Hardware Track
Problem Statements will be released soon...
Important Guidelines & Team Structure
- Team Composition: 3-4 members per team.
- Gender Diversity (Mandatory): Every team must include at least 1 female member to be eligible for participation.
- Free Registration
Stages
Stage 1: Online Screening & Pitch Submission
- Teams must submit an initial abstract and pitch presentation (PPT) adhering strictly to the official deck template.
- The technical committee will screen entries to select the final teams for the offline hackathon.
Stage 2: The Main 24-Hour Offline Hackathon
- Location: BMS Institute of technology and Management
- The Build: A grueling 24-hour hacking window filled with intense development, mentoring, and mini-games.
- Final Evaluation: Projects will be judged live by a panel of industry experts through interactive demos.
Rewards and Prizes
Compete for glory and a slice of the ₹65,000 cash prize pool:
- Overall Winner: ₹25,000
- ️ Hardware Track Winner: ₹15,000
- Software Track Winner: ₹15,000
- Best Innovation: ₹10,000
Beside cash prizes, attendees stand a chance to win exclusive space-themed merchandise, certification, and valuable sponsor learning credits.