CICADA Hackathon

A 24-Hour Innovation Marathon: Where Creativity Meets Code

Get ready for 24 hours of pure innovation, collaboration, and adrenaline!
This marathon brings together brilliant minds from across domains to solve real-world challenges through technology and creativity. Participants will collaborate in teams to prototype, build, and demo an AI-powered application under the guidance of expert mentors. The marathon focuses on pushing boundaries in Vision and Agents — encouraging teams to blend imagination with cutting-edge tools to craft impactful solutions.

Problem Statement Release

At the start of the hackathon , problem statements will be revealed, each designed to address pressing real-world issues. Teams must brainstorm, ideate, and select a statement that aligns with their skills and vision. They'll then turn their ideas into working prototypes — all within 24 hours.

Event Phases

• Problem Statement Release – Discover and choose your challenge.
• Ideation & Prototyping – Brainstorm innovative solutions and start building your MVP.
• Mentorship Checkpoints – Get expert feedback and refine your solution with mentor guidance.
• Final Presentation & Judging – Pitch your prototype to the judging panel and showcase your innovation.

Perks & Amenities

We've got your energy covered throughout the marathon!
• 🥞 3 Full Meals: Midnight snack , Dinner and Breakfast
• 🍪 Snacks & Refreshments: Available throughout the event
• 🍕 Midnight Pizza Party: Fuel for your late-night coding sprints
• ☕ Tea & Coffee: Keep your neurons firing
• 🎁 Exclusive Swags: Cool goodies for all participants
• 💬 Mentorship & Networking: Interact with industry experts and tech leaders

Final Showdown

Shortlisted teams will present their prototypes to a panel of judges comprising industry professionals and academicians. The most innovative, impactful, and technically sound solutions will be crowned the winners — with exciting prizes and recognition awaiting them.