About Event

ZERO ORIGIN is a problem-driven online hackathon organised by the Rotaract Club of SNS College of Technology, designed to empower participants aged 13+ to identify real-world problems and transform their ideas into practical, innovative, technology-driven solutions.

Participants can explore AI, Automation, Cloud Computing, Finance & Economics, Healthcare Technology, and Open Innovation.

🟢 Round 1 — IDEATE & VALIDATE | FREE

Participants identify a meaningful problem, validate the need, develop a solution concept, and submit their Problem Statement, Solution, PPT, and Pitch Video.

📅 Submission: 27 August – 26 September 2026
🎯 Shortlisted Teams: Announced on 5 October 2026

🔵 Round 2 — BUILD & PROVE | ₹50/PERSON

Shortlisted teams advance to Round 2 to transform their ideas into a functional prototype and demonstrate its technical implementation, feasibility, scalability, and real-world impact.

💳 Fee: ₹50/person
📅 Registration: 5–11 October 2026
🛠️ Development: 11–14 October 2026
⚖️ Final Judging: 18–23 October 2026
🏆 Winner Announcement: 26 October 2026

👥 Hackathon Details

Eligibility: 13+
Team Size: 2–4 members
Mode: Online
Round 1: FREE
Platform: Devpost

🔥 Journey

IDENTIFY → VALIDATE → INNOVATE → BUILD → DEMONSTRATE → IMPACT

🏆 Cash Rewards • Recognition • Real-World Impact

Don’t just build a project. Solve a problem that matters.