Opportunity brief
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Welcome to the VIBEATHON by Galgotias University (GU), Greater Noida!
A hackathon for teams ready to turn coding challenges into creative solutions.
About the Opportunity:
- VIBEATHON is a hackathon by Galgotias University (GU), Greater Noida, designed as an online coding challenge with offline participation. Bring your team together to engage with coding-focused challenges and put your ideas into action.
- Participants can showcase problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, technical skills, and critical thinking. It is an opportunity to work collectively, think sharply, and demonstrate your capabilities in a team-based hackathon environment.
Highlights:
- 8-hour non-stop hackathon
- PRIZE POOL: TO BE ANNOUNCED
- AI-assisted development workflows
- Real-world problem statements
- Mentorship, networking, goodies & certificates
- Tracks in AI/ML, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Web3, Open Innovation & Sponsor Tracks
QuantCraft aims to create a platform where creativity, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of product development.
Eligibility:
- Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across India
- Participants from any college, university, specialization, or academic background are eligible
- Developers, designers, innovators, and beginners are all welcome
- Participants must carry a valid college ID card during offline verification and participation
Hackathon Rounds:
Round 1 — Registration & PPT Screening:
- Teams submit registration and PPT
- PPT submission deadline: 4 October 2026, 6:00 A.M.
- Shortlisting based on innovation, feasibility, creativity, and relevance
Round 2 — 8-Hour Hackathon:
- Shortlisted teams participate in the offline hackathon at Galgotias University
- Teams build a functional prototype, MVP, or working solution
- Mentorship and technical support may be provided
Final Evaluation & Presentation:
- Teams pitch and demonstrate projects before judges
- Evaluation criteria may include innovation, technical implementation, UI/UX, scalability, creativity, practicality, and presentation quality
- Judges may ask technical and product-related questions
Rules:
- Participants must maintain professional and respectful behavior
- Any plagiarism, cheating, or misconduct will lead to disqualification
- Projects must be developed during the hackathon duration only
- Pre-built templates, open-source libraries, and frameworks are allowed, but complete pre-developed solutions are prohibited
- Teams must clearly mention all external APIs, tools, frameworks, or AI platforms used
- Participants are responsible for the safety of their own devices and belongings
Disqualification Criteria:
- Plagiarism or copied projects
- Misconduct or violation of rules
- Fake submissions or non-functional demos
- Missing the final submission deadline
- Any unethical or harmful implementation
Additional Information:
- All participants will receive certificates of participation
- Winning teams will receive prizes, goodies, and sponsor benefits
- Event schedules, reporting details, and additional instructions will be shared with shortlisted participants before the hackathon
Step forward with your team and take on VIBEATHON by Galgotias University (GU), Greater Noida.