Opportunity brief
WE Hack 5.0
Build. Innovate. Solve Real-World Challenges.
- WE Hack 5.0 is a 36-hour multidisciplinary hackathon that brings together innovators from different engineering backgrounds to develop solutions for meaningful real-world challenges.
- Unlike traditional software-focused hackathons, participants can build software applications, AI models, embedded systems, hardware prototypes, simulations or physical models—whatever best fits their chosen problem.
Hackathon Structure:
Day 1:
- 8:00 AM – Inauguration & Keynote Address
- Before 8:00 AM – Problem Statements Released
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Idea Finalization & Approach Lock-in
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Hacking Begins + Mentor Round 1
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Hacking Continues
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Panel Discussion
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Elimination Round 1
- 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Dinner Break
- 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM – Hacking Continues
- 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM – Refreshments
- 1:30 AM – 2:30 AM – Jamming Session
- 2:30 AM onward – Overnight Hacking
Day 2:
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Freshen Up + Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Hacking Continues
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Elimination Round 2
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Final Pitch Preparation
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Final Round – Top 10 Teams
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Valedictory & Closing Ceremony
- Post 7:30 PM – Networking Dinner
Focus Areas:
- Energy & Resources
- Infrastructure & Environment
- Health & Accessibility
- Smart Systems
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience solving real-world problems
- Technical and multidisciplinary problem-solving
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Experience developing functional prototypes
- Networking opportunities with founders and professionals
- Exposure to AI, software, hardware, embedded systems and more
- Experience pitching and presenting innovative solutions
Event Details:
- Format: 36-Hour Hackathon
- Participation: Teams of 3–5 members
- Eligibility: College, Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Engineering Students
- Registration Fee: ₹177
- Team composition requirements apply, including female participation requirements.
- All projects must be developed during the official hackathon period.
- Every team must present a functional prototype with a live demonstration during the final review.
- You can complete the payment after completing your registration on Unstop here: gravitas.vit.ac.in/events/8b5089ef-e645-400d-a08d-0b087b2e6d51
36 hours. Real problems. Limitless ways to build.