All that you need to know about CodeRush 2.0 Overview : A multi-domain innovation 24 hours hackathon inviting the brightest student minds to solve real-world challenges Participants will ideate, prototype, and present cutting-edge solutions to problem statements inspired by global innovation leaders. Guidelines: Team Composition: Team Size: 5 members Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed Teams must appoint one member as the Team Leader for all communications. Eligibility Criteria: Open to all students from recognized colleges/universities. Participants must carry a valid institutional ID card. No prior hackathon experience required – beginner to expert friendly! Hackathon Format: Round 1: Idea Submission (Online) Participants must submit a brief idea proposal for any track (Open Innovation). Format: PDF/PPT Evaluation based on set parameters Top 50 teams will be shortlisted on the basis of PPT submission. (Payment link will be sent via email/whatsapp to shortlisted teams) Shortlisted teams will have to pay Rs.2000 per team (Accommodation and Meals will be provided to the shortlisted teams free of cost ). Round 2: Final Development Round (On-site) The selected top 50 teams will compete in the offline Final Development Round of the hackathon which will be based on problem statements given by our sponsors, scheduled to be held offline from 7 Aug 9:00 am to 8 Aug 9:00 am. The focus will be on delivering a functional prototype that addresses the core problem statement. Mentors and evaluators will be present throughout the event to guide, review, and assess progress. Judges will evaluate the project based on technical depth, creativity, impact, and presentation as per the set parameters. Final pitches and demos will take place in the closing hours of the round. Location: CT Department, YCCE Nagpur Please note, this is a non-eliminator round, and all participants will move forward automatically after this round. Round 3: Live Pitch + Demo Teams from Round 3 will present their solution to a jury of experts. Duration: 10 minutes pitch + 5 minutes Q&A Evaluation based on implementation, innovation, impact, and presentation. Round 4: (Final) Live Pitch Top 10 teams from Round 4 will present their solution to a jury of experts and the crowd. Evaluation will be based on the set parameters by jury of experts Prizes and momentos will be distributed after this round Problem Statements: Problem statements will be provided by our sponsors, and each team will be assigned one right before the start of Round 2 – the Final On-site Development Round. Rules : Originality First – All solutions must be original and developed during the event. Pre-existing projects are not allowed. Single Submission per Team – Each team can submit only one entry. Allowed Tech Stack – Any programming language, framework, or tool is allowed. However, open-source and verifiable tools are preferred. No Late Submissions – Submissions must be made within the deadline; no grace time will be allowed. Respectful Conduct – Participants must maintain decorum and show respect to fellow participants, mentors, and judges. Team Integrity – No changing or merging of teams after Round 1 submission. Note: The actual problem statements of the hackathon will be declared on the day of the hackathon itself. Accomodation and Meals will be provided to the shortlisted teams free of cost . All teams must submit their pitch decks strictly using the provided sample PPT format. Submissions not adhering to this format will be disqualified or marked incomplete. Ensure your presentation is clear, concise, and aligned with the judging criteria.