Opportunity brief
Overview
HackNexus is a student-focused online hackathon organised by Mastermind Research Technologies. Participants will develop innovative AI-integrated solutions to address real-world challenges in the healthcare sector.
Eligibility
- Open to students from all colleges, courses, and branches.
- Participants may register individually or in teams of up to 2 members.
- Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.
- Each participant may be part of only one team.
Format
- The hackathon will be conducted online.
- Participants will receive healthcare-focused problem statements.
- Teams will develop and submit their proposed solution or prototype within the given timeline.
- Shortlisted teams will participate in a final presentation and pitching round.
Rounds
- Registration and team formation
- Idea/abstract submission
- Shortlisting of teams
- Final hackathon and project development
- Jury evaluation and result announcement
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation and originality
- Relevance to the problem statement
- Effective use of AI
- Technical implementation
- Practical feasibility and potential impact
- Quality of presentation
Rules
- All submissions must be original work created for this hackathon.
- The use of AI tools is allowed.
- Use of pre-built projects, copied work, or plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Participants must follow all instructions shared by the organising team.
- The decision of the organisers and jury will be final.
- Detailed schedules, problem statements, and submission guidelines will be shared with registered participants.
Prizes and Opportunities
- Certificate of participation/achievement for eligible participants.
- Selected participants may receive remote internship opportunities with Mastermind Research Technologies.