Technova 2027

Technova 2027 – Startup-First Hackathon

Think. Build. Innovate. Pitch.

Technova 2027 is an 8-hour startup-first hackathon organized by Burhani College, Mumbai. It is designed to bring together creative thinkers, developers, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems through technology.

Unlike traditional hackathons, TECHNOVA focuses not only on building applications but also on developing practical solutions with business potential. Participants will be challenged to think like startup founders, build a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and present their ideas effectively.

Event Details:

• Event: Technova 2027
• Date: January 2027
• Duration: 8 Hours
• Venue: Burhani College, 10 Nesbit Road, Mazgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400010
• Team Size: 2–4 Participants
• Format: Startup-First Hackathon

Eligibility & Team Rules:

• Each Team Must Have a Minimum of 2 and A Maximum of 4 Participants.
• Solo Participation Is Not Allowed.
• Cross-College Teams Are Allowed and Encouraged.
• Each Participant Can Be Part of Only One Team.
• Teams Must Be Finalized Before the Event.
• Team Switching During the Hackathon Is Not Permitted.
• Team Members Cannot Be Changed Later than 2 Days Before the Event.
• Every Participant Must Carry a valid government-issued ID proof and college ID card.

Registration & Selection Process:

• Registration Will Be Conducted Through the Official Unstop Opportunity.
• Participants Must Provide Accurate Details of All Team Members.
• Linked in Profile Links Must Be Submitted as Part of The Registration Process.
• Participation Is Subject to Limited Slots.
• If Registrations Exceed the Available Capacity, Teams Will Be Shortlisted Based on Their Linked in Presence and Submitted Profiles.
• Selection Will Follow a First-Come, First-Served Approach, Subject to Linked In-Based Shortlisting and Available Slots.
• Registration Does Not Guarantee Selection.
• Only Approved and Confirmed Teams Will Be Eligible to Participate.

Hackathon Format – Color-Based Challenge System:

Technova Introduces a Unique Color-Based Problem Allocation System.

• Participants Select One of Five Available Colors.
• Each Team Receives a Corresponding Colored Wristband During Registration at The Venue.
• A Problem Set Will Be Assigned Based on The Selected Color and Revealed Later.
• Each Team Must Choose One Problem Statement from Its Assigned Set.
• Teams Work on Developing an Mvp and Preparing Their Final Pitch.

This System Promotes Fairness, Creativity, and Equal Opportunities for All Teams.

Challenge Tracks:

Participants Will Work on Problem Statements from One of The Following Five Tracks:

• Digital Trust: verify Before You Believe
• Money & Markets: make Finance Work for Everyone
• From Soil to Shelf: rethink the Food Chain
• Technology without Barriers: build for Every Ability
• Ai that Gets Things Done: move Beyond Chatbots

️ Build Rules:

• All Project Development Must Take Place During the Hackathon.
• Pre-Built Projects Are Strictly Prohibited.
• Open-Source Tools and Ai Tools Are Allowed.
• Plagiarism and Copying Are Not Permitted.
• Teams Must Develop Their Solutions According to Their Selected Problem Statement.
• Participants Must Maintain Professional and Respectful Conduct.

Submission Requirements:

Every Team Must Submit:

• Git Hub Repository: complete Project Source Code.
• Pitch Deck (ppt): explanation of The Problem, Solution, Business Model, and Project Value.
• Demo / Prototype: a Working Demonstration of The Developed Solution.

Note: submission Deadlines and Formats Are Strict. No Extensions or Exceptions Will Be Provided.

Judging Criteria:

Projects Will Be Evaluated on The Following Parameters:

• MVP Quality – Does the Solution Actually Work?
• Innovation & Creativity – Is the Idea Fresh and Innovative?
• Technical Execution – Is the Solution Functional, Clean, and Scalable?
• Problem Clarity – Does It Solve a Real-World Problem?
• Market Feasibility – Would People Actually Use It?
• Revenue Potential – Can It Become a Sustainable Business?
• Presentation & Pitch – how Effectively Is the Idea Communicated?
• Tentative Event Schedule

Time

Activity

7:00 Am

Registration & Wristband Selection

9:00 Am

Opening & Orientation

9:30 Am

Hackathon Begins

10:00 Am

Brunch

12:30 Pm

Mentorship Round

4:00 Pm

Submission Opens

4:30 Pm

Final Mentor / Judging Round

5:15 Pm

Early Dinner

5:30 Pm

Top 5 Teams Announced

5:45 Pm

Final Demo for Top 5

7:00 Pm

Winner Declaration & Closing Ceremony

The Schedule Is Tentative and Subject to Changes on The Event Day.

What to Bring?

• Laptop – Mandatory
• Valid College Id Card – Mandatory
• Government-Issued Id Proof – Mandatory
• Laptop Charger – Recommended
• Personal Water Bottle – Recommended

️Disqualification Conditions:

Teams May Be Disqualified For:

• Using Pre-Built Projects.
• Presenting Fake Demos.
• Missing Submission Deadlines.
• Plagiarism or Copying.
• Violating the Code of Conduct.
• Sabotaging Other Teams.
• Being Absent During Mandatory Demo or Mentoring Sessions.

Contact Information

For Queries and Assistance:

Email: Technovasupport9@gmail.Com

Organized By: burhani College, Mumbai

Don't Just Build an Application. Build a Solution. Think Like a Founder. Make an Impact.

See you at TECHNOVA 2027!