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ORION 1.0
Build Beyond the Stars – Ignite the Genesis of Innovation
Date18 Sep 202612:00 AM IST
LocationChennaiOffline
EntryPaidExternal registration
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About the event
ORION 1.0 is a nationwide, two-phase open-innovation hackathon organized by Microsoft Club SIST and hosted by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, in association with the School of Computing. The event begins with an online idea-submission round, from which the Top 70 teams will advance to a 24-hour offline grand finale on 18–19 September 2026. Open to teams of 2–6 members, ORION 1.0 encourages participants to develop innovative, feasible and impactful technology solutions across emerging domains. The event features a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000, expert evaluation, special recognitions and an intensive build-and-pitch experience.
Events & highlights
Round 1 – Online Idea Submission and Pitch Deck Evaluation; Shortlisting of the Top 70 Teams; Round 2 – 24-Hour Offline Grand Finale with On-the-Spot Problem Statements; Prototype Development and Mentoring; Final Project Demonstration and Jury Pitch; Prize Distribution and Special Recognition Awards, including Best AI Innovation, Best UI/UX, Best Hardware Prototype and Best Pitch.
Meet the organizer
Sathyabama is a prestigious institution which excels in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology for more than three successful decades. It offers multi-disciplinary academic programmes in various fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, law, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Management, Arts and Science and Allied Health Sciences. It is established under Sec.3 of UGC Act, 1956 and is been Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment council. The Institution persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education and is responsive to the changes taking place in the field of education on a global scale. The Institution has a team of dynamic and outstanding faculty, innovative pedagogical practices , state of the art infrastructure and world class Research Facilities. This glorious Institution is functioning under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Chancellor, Dr. Marie Johnson, President, Mr. J. Arul Selvan Vice President, Ms. Maria Bernadette Tamilarasi, Vice President and Ms.Maria Catherin Jayapriya Vice President. Sathyabama has a good presence in rankings and ratings at National and International level. The Institution has been ranked in 43rd position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India among the Universities in India for the year 2022 and ranked one among the top 50 Universities for seven consecutive years. Sathyabama is ranked among the Top 5 Institutions in the Country for Innovation by ATAL ranking of Institution for Innovation Achievements, Govt. of India. Times Higher Education and QS has ranked Sathyabama among the top Institutions worldwide. Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology has alliances with leading Universities and research establishments at National and International Level. It is a research intensive University with world class laboratories and research facilities and is involved in research in the emerging areas of Science and Technology. Sathyabama has undertaken various sponsored and collaborative R&D projects funded by National and International Organizations. Sathyabama has written a special page in the history of space research on 22nd June 2016 with the launch of “SATHYABAMASAT†in association with ISRO. Sathyabama has emerged as a leading Institution and achieved excellence in higher education to international standards owing to its research and academic excellence.
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Open-innovation Hackathon
Event Theme
Open Innovation, Emerging Technologies & Real-World Impact
Guests
Distinguished guests, jury members and industry experts will be announced by the organizing committee.
Registration deadline / Important dates
Registration closes on 8 September 2026. Registered teams must submit their completed idea abstract and official ORION 1.0 pitch deck on or before 10 September 2026. The Top 70 shortlisted teams will qualify for the offline grand finale scheduled for 18–19 September 2026.
Registration Fees
Round 1 Online Qualifier: ₹100 per team.
Round 2 Offline Grand Finale: ₹250 per selected participant, applicable only to shortlisted teams.
All registration fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Reach
Venue: Indoor Auditorium, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600119. The campus is accessible by MTC buses, taxis and app-based cab services through OMR. Participants should report at the main entrance and follow the ORION 1.0 venue directions displayed on campus.
Accommodation Details
Free accommodation will be provided to eligible out-of-Chennai teams shortlisted for the offline grand finale. Accommodation is subject to prior registration, verification, availability and confirmation from the organizing committee. Detailed instructions will be shared directly with the selected teams.
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