Stem for Impact 24hrs Hackathon

Eligibility:Teams must have exactly 5 membersOne participant can register in only one team.Institution Name is mandatory.HackathonTeams will select from the provided thematic areas.Teams must identify and define their own Problem Statement (PS) within the selected thematic area.Teams must build and demonstrate their solution within 24 hours.2 progress reviews will be conducted.Key Subject AreasMathematicsBiologyChemistry️ PhysicsPossible Solution DirectionsInteractive STEM learningEducational softwareVR/AR-based learningDigital/virtual laboratoriesGamified STEM educationInnovative education modelsExperiential and activity-based learningTechnology-enabled STEM learningDevelopment RulesTeams will bring and define their own Problem Statement based on the selected thematic area.Any technology stack can be used.Core solution must be substantially developed during the hackathon.Open-source tools, APIs, datasets and AI-assisted development are permitted where applicable.Teams must disclose significant pre-existing components.All team members must understand and be able to explain their project.Evaluation CriteriaProblem Identification & UnderstandingInnovation & CreativitySTEM Education ImpactTechnical ImplementationWorking MVP/DemoAccessibility & InclusivityImpact & ScalabilityPresentation & Q&A️ ImportantThe solution should primarily address STEM education for school students, especially rural and underserved communities.Teams must clearly demonstrate how their solution addresses the identified educational problem.Plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, unsafe conduct, or interference with other teams can lead to disqualification.Follow all organizer, jury, venue and safety instructions.