Vortexa 3.0 12-Hour Hackathon

Vortexa 3.0 - 12-Hour Hackathon

Build. Innovate. Solve.

Vortexa 3.0 Is a 12-Hour Offline Hackathon Bringing Together Students, Developers, Innovators, and Problem-Solvers to Build Technology-Driven Solutions to Real-World Challenges.

Hosted at Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune, Vortexa Is Designed for Teams Who Want to Turn Ideas Into Working Prototypes Within a High-Energy 12-Hour Build Challenge.

Whether You're Into Ai/ml, Web Development, App Development, Data Science, Automation, or Emerging Technologies, Vortexa Gives You the Opportunity to Build, Collaborate, Compete, and Showcase Your Skills.

Why Vortexa?

• 12 Hours of Intense Building and Problem-Solving
• Real-World Problem Statements
• Team-Based Innovation
• Mentorship and Interaction with Fellow Builders
• Evaluation by Judges
• Opportunity to Showcase Your Project
• Certificates and Prizes for Winning Teams
• An On-Campus Hackathon Experience at Dit Pimpri

Event Details

Venue: dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune

Event Dates: 10–11 October 2026

Hackathon Duration: 12 Hours

Team Size: 2–4 Members

Prize Pool: up to ₹75,000*

Mode: Offline

Two-Day Event Breakdown

10 October 2026 - Hackathon Day

The First Day Will Be Dedicated to The 12-Hour Hackathon.

• Team Check-In and Verification
• Opening Briefing
• Problem Statement Briefing
• Problem Selection
• 12-Hour Development and Building
• Testing and Refinement
• Final Project Submission

️ Lunch Will Be Provided to Registered Participants During the Hackathon.

11 October 2026 - Evaluation & Results

The Second Day Will Focus on Evaluating the Solutions Built by Participating Teams.

• Project Presentations and Demonstrations
• Evaluation by The Judging Panel
• Final Scoring and Deliberation
• Result Announcement
• Prize Distribution

Participants Should Be Available for Both Days of The Event.

Who Can Participate?

Vortexa Is Open to Students and Technology Enthusiasts Interested in Building Innovative Solutions.

Participants from Different Colleges, Branches, and Technical Backgrounds Are Welcome.

You Can Participate as A Team of 2-4 Members.

Domains

Teams Can Explore Problem Statements Across Technology Domains Such As:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Web Development
• Software Development
• Emerging Technologies

The Final Domains and Problem Statements Will Be Provided by The Organizing Team.

Judging Criteria

Projects May Be Evaluated On:

• Innovation
• Technical Implementation
• Problem Relevance
• Impact
• Feasibility
• User Experience
• Completeness of The Solution
• Presentation & Demonstration

The Final Scoring Framework Will Be Communicated by The Organizing Team.

What to Bring

Participants Should Carry:

• Laptop
• Charger
• Required Development Equipment
• College Id
• Registration/confirmation Details

Teams Are Responsible for Their Own Development Equipment.

After Successful Registration

Once Your Team Successfully Completes the Registration Process, All Important Event-Related Information and Further Instructions Will Be Communicated to The Registered Team Through the Contact Details Provided During Registration.

This May Include Information Regarding:

• Event Schedule and Reporting Time
• Venue and Check-In Instructions
• Problem Statements
• Hackathon Guidelines
• Submission Process
• Presentation and Evaluation Process
• Other Important Event-Day Instructions

Participants Are Advised to Regularly Check Their Registered Email and Other Official Communication Channels for Updates.

Important

• Each Participant Can Be Part of Only One Team.
• Team Size Must Remain Within the Announced Limit.
• Participants Must Complete Venue Verification/check-In.
• Participants Should Be Available on Both 10 and 11 October 2026.
• Teams Must Submit Their Project Before the Announced Submission Deadline.
• Plagiarism or Submission of Substantially Copied Work May Lead to Disqualification.
• Participants Must Follow the Event Code of Conduct and Instructions Provided by The Organizing Team.
• The Organizing Committee Reserves the Right to Modify the Schedule or Event Instructions when Necessary.
• Final Decisions of The Judging Panel Will Be Treated as Final.