Hackathon 2.0, launched in December 2024, witnessed an overwhelming response with 486 registrations from students and professionals across the country. The event attracted participants from premier institutions such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Tirupati, BITS Pilani (Goa), Symbiosis Pune, and several other reputed organizations—making it a truly national-level innovation platform.
Out of the total registrations, 100 teams submitted entries in Round 1, demonstrating their creative problem-solving skills across six dynamic challenge tracks. Following rigorous evaluations, 17 high-performing teams advanced to Round 2, where competition intensified and ideas evolved.
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The Grand Finale, held on February 22, 2025, at the IESMCRC campus, brought together the top three teams from each challenge. The final round featured the highly engaging Market Intelligence Challenge, pushing teams to apply their strategic thinking and data-driven insights under pressure.
To recognize the best minds, attractive cash prizes were awarded:
Hackathon 2.0 not only offered a competitive yet collaborative environment but also provided all participants with a platform to gain visibility, refine their data and analytical skills , and showcase their true potential. The event reinforced IESMCRC’s vision of empowering the next generation of business and tech innovators.