SMART PAPER_SHREDDER HACKATHON 2025

Problem Statement:

SMART PAPER SHREDDER-HACKATHON - Development of Working Model

Design a portable, energy-efficient, and low-noise smart paper shredder prototype using refurbished or recycled materials, with integrated control and data monitoring systems. The device should seamlessly integrate into circular economy workflows and include a mechanism to compact the shredded paper for efficient storage or recycling

Specifications:
• Shredding Requirement: A4 size paper( Min 5 sheets at once)
• Shredder Mechanism: Gear/Dual blade shaft
• Smart features: Jam detection, Bin full alert, Auto start/stop
• Energy: Solar/hybrid powered

A team of up to 5 students, including at least one female student, from various disciplines of Engineering & Technology is required to participate.

First prize : Rs. 12000/- Second prize : Rs. 8000/- Third prize : Rs. 5000/-

IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Registration : 12-08-2025
Team Confirmation & Rubrics : 16-08-2025
Submission of Video-Demo on Fabricated Kit 12.09.2025
Date of Event (Final Demo) : 15.09.2025

Rs.500/team

SRM University, Kattankulathur