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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 — Build Beyond the Stars – Ignite the Genesis of Innovation
ORION 1.0 is a 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 brings together students and working professionals to identify real-world problems, develop innovative technology solutions, and transform ideas into meaningful impact.
The first phase is an online idea qualifier where teams submit their proposed solution, idea abstract, and pitch deck. The Top 70 teams will be shortlisted for the grand finale.
The second phase is a 24-hour offline hackathon held on 18–19 September 2026 at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. Shortlisted teams will work on problem statements announced on the spot, build and validate their solutions, and present their final prototypes.
ORION 1.0 welcomes solutions across Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Web and Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IoT, Blockchain, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Sustainability, Social Impact, Hardware, Web3, Systems, and other emerging technology domains.
Team Size: 2–6 members
Registration Fee: ₹100 per team for Round 1
Finalist Stage Fee: ₹250 per selected participant
Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000
The hackathon will evaluate innovation and originality, technical depth, feasibility, impact, user value, and clarity of presentation.
ORION 1.0 is an opportunity to build beyond the ordinary, solve meaningful problems, and turn ideas into impact.
Events & highlights
ORION 1.0 consists of two phases:
Round 1 — Online Idea Qualifier
Teams of 2–6 members submit their project idea, abstract, and pitch deck. The Top 70 teams are shortlisted.
Round 2 — 24-Hour Offline Grand Finale
The Top 70 teams compete in a 24-hour offline hackathon on 18–19 September 2026. Problem statements are announced on the spot, followed by development, validation, and final pitching.
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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Hackathon
Event Theme
Open Innovation, Emerging Technologies & Real-World Impact
Guests
Details will be announced by the organizers.
Workshops
Not Applicable — ORION 1.0 is a hackathon.
Paper Presentation Topics by Branch
Not Applicable — ORION 1.0 does not include a paper presentation.
Registration deadline / Important dates
Registration closes on 8 September 2026.
Round 1 online idea submission is due on or before 8 September 2026.
Top 70 teams will be shortlisted for the 24-hour offline grand finale on 18–19 September 2026.
Registration Fees
Round 1 — ₹100 per team
Finalist Stage — ₹250 per selected participant
The Round 1 registration fee is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Reach
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119
Accommodation Details
Free accommodation will be provided for eligible participants from outside Chennai during the offline grand finale, subject to organizer eligibility and availability.
Accommodation details and allocation instructions will be communicated to shortlisted finalist teams before the event.
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