MST Blockchain <> Newrro <> BMSC 24-Hour Buildathon

Get ready for an intense 24-hour building experience where developers, students, designers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts come together to turn ideas into working solutions.The MST Blockchain 24-Hour Buildathon is a competitive hackathon focused on innovation, problem-solving, technology, creativity, and real-world impact.Participants will have 24 hours to ideate, build, test, and present their solution.Whether you are an experienced developer or participating in your first hackathon, this is an opportunity to build something meaningful, collaborate with a team, and compete for exciting prizes.Prize PoolTotal Prize Pool: ₹1,15,000Top 3 WinnersWinner — ₹25,0001st Runner Up — ₹20,0002nd Runner Up — ₹15,000Jury Special Awards15 winning teams — ₹2,500 eachOutstanding teams will be recognized through multiple special award categories based on innovation, creativity, technical excellence, impact, presentation, and overall project quality.Best Social Media Awards7 winning teams — ₹2,500 eachParticipants can showcase their Buildathon journey, project, creativity, and experience through social media and compete for dedicated social media awards.Total Winning Teams: 25EligibilityThe Buildathon is open to:College studentsFreshersWorking professionalsDevelopersDesignersEntrepreneursTechnology enthusiastsParticipants can participate individually or as part of a team.Team size: 1 to 4 membersInter-college teams are allowed.Participants from different colleges can form a team.Participants from different branches, departments, and specializations can form a team.There is no restriction on academic specialization.Technology AreasParticipants are encouraged to explore technologies such as:BlockchainWeb3Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningFull Stack DevelopmentSmart ContractsAPIsCloud TechnologiesDecentralized ApplicationsAutomationEmerging TechnologiesBuildathon FormatThe event follows a 24-hour Buildathon format.Participants will be required to:Form their team.Attend the official kickoff.Understand the announced theme and challenge guidelines.Ideate and develop their solution.Test and improve their project.Submit their final project within the given submission window.Present and demonstrate their solution if shortlisted.Participate in the final evaluation.Compete for the main prizes and special awards.Participants can build a solution around the announced theme or challenge and are encouraged to focus on meaningful problems and innovative solutions.SubmissionEach team must submit its project before the official submission deadline.The submission may include:Project descriptionProblem statementProposed solutionKey featuresTechnology usedGitHub or source code repositoryWorking demo or deployment link, wherever applicablePresentation/demo materials as required by the organizersThe exact submission requirements will be communicated to registered participants.Judging CriteriaProjects will be evaluated based on factors including:InnovationProblem-solving approachTechnical implementationFunctionalityCreativityUser experiencePracticalityReal-world impactScalabilityQuality of presentation and demonstrationRulesEach team must consist of 1–4 members.Inter-college teams are allowed.Participants from different branches and specializations are allowed to form teams.Participants must complete registration before the registration deadline.Teams must submit their project before the announced submission deadline.Projects must follow the announced theme and Buildathon guidelines.Participants may use publicly available APIs, SDKs, libraries, frameworks, and open-source resources.Teams are responsible for complying with applicable licenses and terms when using third-party resources.Plagiarism, copied projects, fraudulent submissions, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.Teams must be able to explain and demonstrate their submitted project.The organizers may verify project submissions and their originality.Any violation of the event rules may result in disqualification.The organizers reserve the right to modify event procedures when required.The jury's decision regarding the winners will be final.RegistrationRegistration Fee: ₹500 per teamMaximum Capacity: 100 teamsRegistrations are subject to availability and will close once the maximum capacity is reached or the registration deadline has passed.Important InformationDetailed information regarding the event schedule, official theme, challenge details, submission process, and final presentation will be communicated to registered participants.Participants are encouraged to come prepared with their ideas, development tools, and required resources so they can make the most of the 24-hour Buildathon.Why Participate?Compete for a ₹1,15,000 prize poolOpportunity to become one of 25 winning teamsBuild and showcase a working projectSolve meaningful problems through technologyCollaborate with developers and innovatorsShowcase your creativity and technical skillsParticipate in special and social media awardsGain valuable hackathon and product-building experienceBuild. Innovate. Compete.Bring your idea, build with your team, and turn it into something real in 24 hours.Register now for the MST Blockchain 24-Hour Buildathon and build something worth showcasing.