DIGITAL INDIA

HACK-A-THON

We are hosting a Hybrid Web- Mobile- Digital Media DAPP Hack-a-thon at Hauz Khas Social designed for Blockchain (Web3)/ AI/ ML, SaaS entrepreneurs and Legal domain professionals focused in Defence, DeepTech, and Women-led enterprises.

EVENT INFORMATION

Location

Delhi NCR (TBC)

Team Size

5-7 Members

Prize

Winner - 2.5 laks INR + Incubator / Accelerator Grant, Total Prizes worth 12 laks Approx.

Digital India Hackathon is a national-level innovation challenge focused on Defence and DeepTech, designed to inspire, engage, and empower the next generation of developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. This hackathon is a unique opportunity to build real-world, impactful solutions specifically for the Indian Armed Forces and national defence ecosystem.

Unlike conventional hackathons, we are not looking for hypothetical or purely conceptual ideas. We are seeking practical, deployable, and innovative tech solutions that can directly support defence operations, security, logistics, intelligence, surveillance, training, and more. Whether it's a mobile app for field use, a web dashboard for command operations, or a DApp to ensure secure communication — if it helps our armed forces on the ground, it belongs here.

Join us in this mission to blend technology with patriotism. Collaborate, prototype, and pitch your defence-driven innovations in front of experts, mentors, and investors. Your idea could be the next big leap in strengthening our nation's security infrastructure.

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BHARAT 2.0

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HACK-A-THON PROBLEM STATEMENTS

This document outlines the problem statements for our upcoming Hack-a-thon. Participants are encouraged to explore innovative solutions across various domains, addressing specific challenges faced by the Army, technology sectors, and women's representation in these fields.

S. No.Problem StatementFocus AreaChallenge
1Military Branch Innovations
Army
Air Force
Naval
Develop technology-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, communication, and strategic planning across different military branches.
2Empowering Women in Defense
Women in Army
Special Forces
Paramilitary
Create initiatives or platforms that promote the inclusion and advancement of women in defense roles, particularly in special operations and paramilitary forces.
3iDEX Challenges
Innovation for Defense Excellence (iDEX)
Identify and address key challenges faced by iDEX initiatives, promoting innovation and collaboration within the defense ecosystem.
4Aditi Scheme Exploration
DeepTech
Medical
ConsumerTech
Fintech
Supply Chain
Banking
Develop solutions that align with the objectives of the Aditi Scheme, fostering advancements in various technological domains including healthcare, finance, and supply chains.
5Women in Tech
Representation
Inclusivity
Propose strategies or platforms to increase women's participation in technology sectors, addressing barriers to entry and promoting mentorship.
6Emerging Technologies
IoT
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
DeFi
Blockchain
Innovate solutions utilizing emerging technologies to solve real-world problems, enhancing security, efficiency, and user experience in various sectors.
7Artificial Intelligence
AI Applications
Develop AI-based solutions that can be applied to one or more of the above areas, improving decision-making, automation, or user interaction.

Participants are encouraged to collaborate, think outside the box, and leverage their diverse skill sets to address these challenges. Together, we can create impactful solutions that benefit our communities and industries.

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HACK-A-THON MENTORSHIP AND COHORT STAGES

The mentorship program is designed to support participants throughout the Hack-a-thon, providing guidance and expertise at each stage of development. Participants will progress through five key stages, each structured to foster collaboration and innovation.

Hack-a-thon Stage

IDEATION STAGE

Objective: Brainstorm and develop innovative ideas.

Mentorship Focus: Brainstorming Sessions: Mentors will facilitate group discussions to inspire creativity and refine ideas.

Feedback Loops: Participants will receive constructive feedback on their concepts from mentors and peers.

Expected Outcomes: Clear, innovative ideas aligned with the problem statements.

PROCESS FLOW AND TIMELINE

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OUR PREVIOUS HACK-A-THON

In the event's introduction, Mr. Pravash Dey shared his experiences on the importance of Hack-a-thon culture in academia and industry, discussing real-world problem-solving, new business challenges, and the significance of networking. Mr. Kunal Varma followed with insights on wireframing tools and financial guidance. Participants formed 13 teams through a speed-dating session and began working on their ideas.

Guest speaker provided valuable insights into digital entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. The Hack-a-thon then kicked off with intensive ideation, business model discussions, and pitching to mentors. A night coding session (10 PM to 11 AM) saw participants building their prototypes.

The next day featured sessions by industry mentors on topics like ethical hacking, startup marketing, legal structures, and pitch creation, culminating in final pitches to the jury. The event concluded with keynotes by Dr. Akshai Aggarwal and Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta, followed by the participants' final presentations.

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PAST HACK-A-THON REPORT

WHY SPONSOR?

Technology entrepreneurship has taken a whole new meaning in the last 5 years amongst the Indian student community. Hack-a-thons and incubators provide these entrepreneurs the much needed support to come together and build an application or a company around it.

Digital India Hack-a-thon is one of the prime events in the hustling community, with the motive to collaborate different skills and solve a problem for a particular customer set. An event where you can find a diverse community of students, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and idea generators coming along to build cool things, solve problems, and have fun.

The Hack-a-thon allows sponsors to exhibit awesome products and ideas that can be used to aid programmers in their projects. Becoming a sponsor will help your company's public relations, brand perception, and product popularity.

By sponsoring, your company is able to form a candid relationship with the programmers of the future and receive opportunities to engage those programmers with technologies that they will grow to love and use.

Sponsorship will give you access to developers with lots of potential and industry's upcoming talents. Although participants are free to build their own hacks, sponsors can influence them through: Branded prizes, API, Demos, Swag, and Tech talks.

Ideal Sponsor

WHAT MAKES AN IDEAL SPONSOR?

PAY NOW

WHAT MAKES AN IDEAL SPONSOR?

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Interesting API/Software

Many participants will be actively looking for internships, while others will be ready for basic coding interviews, and are looking to gain more experience. Is your company hiring? Do you have internship opportunities?

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Internship/Hiring Opportunities

Many participants will be actively looking for internships, while others will be ready for basic coding interviews, and are looking to gain more experience. Is your company hiring? Do you have internship opportunities?

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Good Swag/Brand Material

It is always good to have swag. This can be t-shirts with a simple logo or stickers, mugs, jackets, handy stuff, etc. We'll have random giveaways throughout the event, so this is a great way to make sure every participant walks away with your brand!

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Mentors and Representatives

These people are incredibly important when it comes to developing relationships with programmers. If you feel that your company can send someone who is engaging and helpful, that is a way to be an awesome sponsor.

PARTNERS - IN - GROWTH

Adarsh Gautam

Founder @Shardz

MENTORS-IN-RESIDENCE

CREATORS ECONOMY: MEME PARTNERS

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