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SUMMARY:ORION 1.0 — Build Beyond the Stars
LOCATION:Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology\, Chennai
DESCRIPTION:<p>ORION 1.0 — Build Beyond the Stars – Ignite the Genesis 
 of Innovation<br />\n<br />\nORION 1.0 is a two-phase open-innovation hack
 athon organized by Microsoft Club SIST and hosted by Sathyabama Institute 
 of Science and Technology\, Chennai\, in association with the School of Co
 mputing.<br />\n<br />\nThe event brings together students and working pro
 fessionals to identify real-world problems\, develop innovative technology
  solutions\, and transform ideas into meaningful impact.<br />\n<br />\nTh
 e first phase is an online idea qualifier where teams submit their propose
 d solution\, idea abstract\, and pitch deck. The Top 70 teams will be shor
 tlisted for the grand finale.<br />\n<br />\nThe 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 proble
 m statements announced on the spot\, build and validate their solutions\, 
 and present their final prototypes.<br />\n<br />\nORION 1.0 welcomes solu
 tions across Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning\, Web and Mobile
  Development\, Cybersecurity\, Cloud Computing\, IoT\, Blockchain\, FinTec
 h\, HealthTech\, EdTech\, Sustainability\, Social Impact\, Hardware\, Web3
 \, Systems\, and other emerging technology domains.<br />\n<br />\nTeam Si
 ze: 2–6 members<br />\nRegistration Fee: ₹100 per team for Round 1<br 
 />\nFinalist Stage Fee: ₹250 per selected participant<br />\nTotal Prize
  Pool: ₹1\,00\,000<br />\n<br />\nThe hackathon will evaluate innovation
  and originality\, technical depth\, feasibility\, impact\, user value\, a
 nd clarity of presentation.<br />\n<br />\nORION 1.0 is an opportunity to 
 build beyond the ordinary\, solve meaningful problems\, and turn ideas int
 o impact.</p>
URL:https://www.knowafest.com/orion-10-build-beyond-the-stars
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