VISAKHAPATNAM

Andhra Pradesh
State Hackathon

36 Hours. Continuous Building. Elite Mentorship.

The journey to the Grand Finale begins at the coast.

Eligibility: Andhra & Telangana
Entry Fee: ₹349
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The Vision

THE ANDHRA PRADESH MISSION

Andhra Pradesh is known for its prowess in technology and innovation. In organizing this state level event in Visakhapatnam, we are not only conducting a competition. We are building an environment where students and developers can collaborate and learn from each other. The event will help in linking the industries in Vizag to global developers.

State-Level Talent

Get in touch with some of the brightest engineers from all across Andhra Pradesh. This is where opportunity meets the platform.

Standards & Format

Our process follows a stringent structure in line of global software development standards. No gimmicks, just engineering and delivery.

Ecosystem

Supported by local tech communities and institutions, we ensure that the creations that come out of this hackathon are not just weekend projects.

Timeline
Announcing June 8
Continuous Build Format
Venue
Announcing June 8
State-Level Hub
Reg Fee
₹349
Inclusive of Meals & Swag
Prize Pool
TBA Soon
Finale Access & Bounties
Tracks at Hackathon

THE DOMAINS

01
CORE TRACK

AI & ML

Develop intelligent applications through the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLMs, automation, computer vision, or data-driven systems.

02
INNOVATION TRACK

OPEN INNOVATION

Develop any software product or platform regardless of domain, which could be productivity, health, education, financial technology, sustainability, developer platforms, or social impact.

03
IMPACT TRACK

SDG & SOCIAL IMPACT

Create software-based solutions in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals within domains like clean energy, health, education, accessibility, climate change, and social welfare.

04
LOCAL TRACK

REGIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING

Develop software solutions for practical problems faced in Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh, covering domains like logistics, tourism, fishing, industry, transportation, governance, and community needs.

Note: Problem Statements for Tracks 1, 3, and 4 will be disclosed only after closure of registration to ensure equality among all participants.
The Timeline

THE EVENT FLOW

DAY 01: THE KICKOFF
06:00 - 08:00 AM
Arrival & ID Distribution
Check-in, collection of builders kit and ID badges
08:00 - 09:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Hackathon briefing and keynote from state officials
09:00 - 10:00 AM
Breakfast & Fuel
Powering up for the continuous build phase
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Station Allocation
Table assignments and infrastructure setup
10:30 AM
THE HACKATHON BEGINS
The clock starts. 30 hours of continuous shipping.
01:30 - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
Strategic networking and energy refill
03:45 PM
Mentor Check-in #1
Critical feedback on architecture and scoping
08:00 - 09:00 PM
Dinner Service
Night fuel for the deep build phase
09:00 - 10:00 PM
Midnight Activity
Refreshment break and ecosystem trivia
10:00 PM onwards
The Deep Build
Quiet hours for focused development
DAY 02: THE FINALE
03:00 - 04:00 AM
Mentor Check-in #2
Final technical validation and pivot check
04:00 - 07:00 AM
Final Polish / Rest
Refining UI or taking rest in allocated zones
07:00 - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Service
Recovery and preparation for submissions
09:00 - 11:30 AM
The Home Stretch
Final deployment and documentation cleanup
11:30 - 01:30 PM
Mentor Check-in #3
Demo readiness and pitch refinement
01:30 - 02:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Connecting with partners and peers
02:30 - 03:00 PM
SUBMISSION LOCK
Gateway closes. All builds must be committed.
03:00 - 04:30 PM
Judging Rounds
1-on-1 technical demos with the jury
05:00 - 06:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Winner announcements and prize distribution
Incentive Layer

REWARDS & ACCELERATION

TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

We are coordinating with state partners and national sponsors to deliver a premium prize pool.

Cash RewardsCloud CreditsInternship OffersGrand Finale Seats
Secure Your Participation

REGISTRATION

  • Open to students from all districts of Andhra Pradesh
  • Continuous build format with professional mentorship
  • Standard 24/7 power, high-speed WiFi, and security
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) & refreshments included
  • Direct qualification for the State Winners pool
  • Limited slots available to maintain builder quality
Participation Fee
₹349 / person
Status
Registrations Open

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Registrations are open for the Andhra Pradesh State Edition. Secure your spot before slots fill up.

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