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GRAVITON — Where AI Meets the Final Frontier

GRAVITON is the flagship hackathon of CGC University and one of the most ambitious student-led hackathons in North India, bringing together developers, designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers to build the future with Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and space-inspired innovation.

Hosted at CGC University, GRAVITON is organized by the ISTE Student Chapter, CGC University. The event challenges participants to think beyond conventional boundaries, transform bold ideas into working prototypes, and solve real-world problems through technology.

24-Hour Hackathon:

GRAVITON is an intense 24-hour offline hackathon where teams will go from idea → design → development → prototype → final pitch.

Participants will get 24 hours to collaborate, code, experiment, solve problems, receive mentorship, and build a working solution.

30 September – 1 October 2026

24 Hours of Non-Stop Innovation

The hackathon will conclude with a final pitch and jury evaluation, where the top teams will showcase their working solutions and compete for the grand prizes.

Why Participate?

• ₹1.35 Lakhs in cash prizes
• Exciting swags, goodies & sponsor benefits
• Build with AI and emerging technologies
• Explore space-inspired innovation
• Experience an intense 24-hour hackathon
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Network with innovators, recruiters & tech professionals
• Certificates and recognition
• Potential internship, placement & incubation opportunities
• High-energy offline hackathon experience
• Plus sponsor benefits, special awards, goodies, swags, and other exciting opportunities.

️ Themes / Tracks:

GRAVITON follows an open innovation approach, allowing participants to build solutions across multiple domains.

Possible focus areas include:

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
• Space Tech & Space Exploration
• Satellite & Aerospace Innovation
• Climate & Sustainable Technology
• Smart Mobility & Autonomous Systems
• Cybersecurity & Web3
• FinTech & Blockchain
• EdTech & Future of Learning
• Healthcare & BioTech
• Open Innovation

Participants are encouraged to think beyond predefined boundaries and create solutions with real-world impact.

Rules:

• Team Size: 3–4 members
• Open to college students across India
• Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are welcome
• Projects must demonstrate genuine innovation and technical effort
• Plagiarism or copied projects may lead to disqualification
• Open-source libraries, APIs, and development tools are permitted
• Teams must submit their working prototype, source code, documentation, and pitch/demo
• Projects should be developed during the hackathon period
• Judging will consider innovation, impact, technical implementation, scalability, and presentation
• The decision of the jury will be final and binding

️ About GRAVITON:

GRAVITON represents the vision of CGC University to create a platform where ambitious young innovators can experiment, collaborate, and build technologies that push boundaries.

Organized by the ISTE Student Chapter, CGC University, GRAVITON aims to establish itself as a premier hackathon in North India, bringing together brilliant minds to explore the intersection of AI, space, technology, and human ingenuity.

Think Beyond Earth. Build Beyond Limits.

24 Hours. Infinite Possibilities.

Code. Create. Explore. Conquer.

Welcome to GRAVITON. The future is yours to build.