RedStone Rush 12 Hour Open Innovation Hackathon

Continuum 2026 Hackathon is a two-round Open Innovation competition by NEXSUS at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur. The hackathon invites student teams to identify meaningful real-world problems and develop innovative solutions that may be software-based, hardware-based, or hybrid/interdisciplinary.The competition consists of an online idea-submission round followed by an offline grand finale at MMMUT, Gorakhpur.Round 1 — Online Idea SubmissionParticipants must submit either an Idea Abstract or Idea Presentation (PPT) explaining:Problem statement and relevanceProposed solutionInnovation and originalityTechnical approachFeasibilityExpected impactScalabilityA completed prototype is not mandatory for Round 1.Round 2 — Offline Grand FinaleShortlisted Teams Will Report Physically at Mmmut, Gorakhpur For:Team VerificationOrientationPreliminary Idea/technical PresentationTechnical InteractionVerification of Existing/baseline WorkThe 12-Hour Build Sprint schedule Will Be Released Later.Final Evaluation — 100 MarksProblem Understanding & Relevance — 10Innovation & Originality — 20Technical Implementation — 25Functionality / Working Prototype — 15Feasibility & Scalability — 10Impact / Practical Utility — 10Final Demonstration & Presentation — 10Ai UsageAI-Assisted Tools Are Permitted for Coding, Debugging, Research, Ideation, Documentation, Design and Development Assistance, Provided They Are Used Responsibly.Teams Must Be Able to Explain, Defend, and Demonstrate Every Major Component of Their Solution.Copying Another Team's Solution or Submitting Someone Else's Code/product as One's Own Is Prohibited. Open-Source Libraries, Frameworks, APIs, Models, and Public Development Resources May Be Used Where Permitted, with Relevant Use Disclosed.Previously Developed Personal Components Must Also Be Disclosed.Hardware & Hybrid ProjectsHardware and Hybrid Projects Are Welcome. Teams Will Be Evaluated Fairly on Demonstrated Engineering Progress. Working Subsystems, Circuits/prototypes, Simulations, Architecture, Integration Progress and Demonstrated Functionality May Be Considered Where a Fully Fabricated Product Is Not Feasible Within the 12-Hour Sprint.Final SubmissionTeams Must Provide:Project / Solution TitleConcise Project DescriptionProject Repository or Relevant Source/design FilesWorking Prototype or Demonstrable Implementation, Where ApplicableTechnology StackArchitecture / Implementation SummaryDeclaration of Major Pre-Existing, Open-Source and Ai-Assisted ComponentsFinal Presentation and Required Backup Demonstration MaterialJuryEvaluation Will Be Conducted by A Panel Comprising Industry Experts, Working Professionals, Domain Specialists and Experienced/senior Faculty Members.The Decision of The Authorized Jury and Organizing Committee Regarding Evaluation-Related Matters Shall Be Final.Who Should Participate?The Hackathon Is Designed for Student Teams interested in Solving Real-World Problems Through Technology, Innovation and Engineering.Projects Can Be Software, Hardware, Hybrid or Interdisciplinary.Join Whatsapp Group for further updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVzZSCjYIr4Bero0fqzJiE