Opportunity brief
About the Opportunity:
Aethon 2026 | 24-Hour National Hackathon
Organized by ENAC – Engineers Network at the Central University of Rajasthan, Aethon 2026 is the flagship innovation challenge of the ENAC 3-Day Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fest 2026. The hackathon brings together students from across India to solve real-world problems through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Objective:
Develop innovative solutions by building:
- Mobile or Web Applications
- Websites
- AI/ML Solutions
- IoT Systems
- Hardware Prototypes
- Electronic Circuits
- Simulations
- Business-Oriented Solutions
Duration:
- 24-hour offline hackathon
Team Size:
- Minimum: 2 members
- Maximum: 4 members
Themes:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Rural Innovation
- HealthTech
- Smart Campus
- Women Safety
- Sustainability
- Low-Cost Engineering Solutions
- Student Productivity
- Assistive Technology
- IoT-Based Solutions
- Entrepreneurship-Based Solutions
Eligibility:
- Open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. students.
- Inter-college participation is allowed.
- Teams must consist of 2–4 members.
Registration:
- Last date to register: 23rd August 2026
- Registration fee: ₹99 per team
- Payment is not required during registration.
- Registered participants will receive the payment link and further instructions via email.
- Registration will be confirmed only after successful payment of the registration fee.
Submission Requirements:
- Project presentation (PPT) covering the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, features, market scope, and future roadmap
- Working prototype (app, website, hardware model, circuit, simulation, or functional demo)
- Project report describing the implementation
- Final pitch (3–5 minutes) before the jury
- Live demo or video demonstration
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation – 20 Marks
- Real-World Usefulness – 20 Marks
- Technical Implementation – 20 Marks
- Feasibility – 15 Marks
- Presentation & Pitching – 15 Marks
- Teamwork – 10 Marks
Total Score:
- 100 Marks
Venue:
- School of Engineering & Technology
Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ)
Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Rajasthan
Accommodation & Food:
- Accommodation and food will be available on a chargeable basis.
- Detailed accommodation options, charges, and payment instructions will be shared via email with registered participants before the event.
Rules:
- Original work only.
- Teams must consist of 2–4 members.
- Participants must carry a valid college ID.
- The decision of the organizing committee and jury will be final.