About
Guidelines for Students
Idea Submission
Venue
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About
SPSU Presents Junior India Hackathon
Empowering Young Innovators | For Classes 10th to 12th
What is Junior India Hackathon?
- A national platform for school students (10th–12th).
- Encourages problem-solving, innovation, and team collaboration.
- Inspired by the Smart India Hackathon.
- Hosted locally at SPSU to nurture young minds.
Objectives
- Foster analytical and creative thinking
- Introduce students to real-world problems
- Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education
- STEM focuses on building technical skills, logical thinking, and real-world problem-solving abilities
- Encourages innovation in fields like AI, robotics, and data science
- Build confidence and leadership skills
Who Can Participate?
- Students from Classes 10 to 12
- Schools can nominate teams of 3 to 6 members
- Each team must have one teacher mentor
How It Works-Process Flow
Tentative Timeline
- Problem Statement Release:
- Registration Start:
- Submission Deadline:
- Hackathon Event Day:
Benefits to Students
- Hands-on exposure to innovation
- Opportunity to present solutions
- Win prizes and certificates
- Mentorship by SPSU faculty
- Learn teamwork and presentation skills
Why SPSU?
- World-class infrastructure and labs
- Experienced mentors and faculty
- Industry-academia connect
- Supportive and inclusive campus environment
Venue and Facilities
Call to Schools
- Nominate your brightest students
- Be part of India’s innovation journey
- Register now
Guidelines for Students
SPSU Junior Smart India Hackathon 2025 is a nationwide initiative launched by JKCEMENT to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives.
The event aims to foster a culture of product innovation and develop a problem-solving mind-set among young and creative students. The hackathon invites participants from classes 10th to 12th to showcase their out-of-the-box thinking and innovative ideas.
Student Guidelines
Team formation should adhere to the following points:
- Team size can range from a minimum of 3 members to a maximum of 6 members.
- Teams can have a maximum of 2 mentors. One mentor is mandatory, the other is optional. Mentors can be teachers/ parents/ industry experts.
- It is recommended to have at least one female team member.
- Members of a team should belong to the same school. Interschool teams are not allowed!
- Each team can submit a maximum of 3 ideas.
Teams can choose a theme from one of the following 17 themes:
1. AGRICULTURE, FOODTECH & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Developing solutions, keeping in mind the need to enhance the primary sector of India – Agriculture and to manage and process our agriculture
produce.2. BLOCKCHAIN & CYBERSECURITY
Provide ideas in a decentralized and distributed ledger technology used to store digital information that powers cryptocurrencies and NFTs and can radically change multiple sectors.3. CLEAN & GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Solutions could be in the form of waste segregation, disposal, and an improved sanitation system.4. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Disaster management includes ideas related to risk mitigation, Planning and management before, after or during a disaster.5. FITNESS & SPORTS
Ideas that can boost fitness activities and assist in keeping fit.6. HERITAGE & CULTURE
Ideas that showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India.7. MEDTECH/ BIOTECH/ HEALTHTECH
Cutting-edge technology in these sectors continues to be in demand. Recent shifts in healthcare trends, growing populations also present an
array of opportunities for innovation.8. MISCELLANEOUS
Technology ideas in tertiary sectors like Hospitality, Financial Services, Entertainment and Retail.9. RENEWABLE/ SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Innovative ideas that help manage and generate renewable / sustainable sources more efficiently.10. ROBOTICS AND DRONES
There is a need to design drones and robots that can solve some of the pressing challenges of India such as handling medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc.11. SMART AUTOMATION
Ideas focused on the intelligent use of resources for transforming and advancements of technology with combining the artificial intelligence to explore more various sources and get valuable insights.12. SMART EDUCATION
Smart education, a concept that describes learning in the digital age. It enables learners to learn more effectively, efficiently, flexibly and comfortably.13. SMART VEHICLES
Creating intelligent devices to improve the commutation sector.14. SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Space technology ideas encompass innovative concepts like asteroid mining, lunar habitats, reusable rockets, and interplanetary colonization.
These concepts promise to revolutionize space exploration and expand human presence beyond Earth.15. TRAVEL & TOURISM
A solution/idea that can boost the current situation of the tourism industries including hotels, travel and others.16. TOYS & GAMES
Challenge your creative mind to conceptualize and develop unique toys and games based on our civilization, history, and culture etc.17. TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Submit your ideas to address the growing pressures on the city’s resources, transport networks, and logistic infrastructure.Idea Submission
Guidelines and Process Flow
NATIONAL LEVEL IDEA HACKATHON FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
TEAM REGISTRATION AND IDEA SUBMISSION PROCESS
- 1. Team registration will start from coming soon
- 2. The last date for submission of Ideas is coming soon. No teams will be allowed to register after the deadline in any circumstances.
- 3. Team registration can be done through the https://www.spsu.ac.in/school−hackathon-form link https://forms.gle/ucsQbU1KhDFHbw88A
- 4. Each team should keep the following things ready before registration:
- a) Team Name
- b) Team Leader Name, Mobile Number, Email−ID, School Name
- c) Mentor details (Max: 01)
- 5. A Team cannot register for more than one Project.
MODE OF HACKATHON
- 1. The date for the Hackathon is coming soon 2025 at Sir Padampat Singhania University Udaipur Pin: 313601
- 2. The team has to be present at the venue for the entire event. At the time of the Hackathon, a school photo ID is mandatory for participating.
- 3. Basic food will be provided during the 6−hour event.
- 4. Teams have to showcase a complete prototype/ working model during the Hackathon.
PROBLEM STATEMENTS AND AWARDS
- 1. Tracks for Hackathon for school students are:
- a) Student Open Innovation
- i. Miniature models
- ii. Thermocol / cardboard models
- iii. Small working prototypes
- iv. Small electrical/electronic projects
- 2. Three teams will be selected as winners, 1 st runner up and 2 nd runner up.
- 3. The prize money for the winners will be Rs. 50,000, for the 1st runner up will be Rs.25,000 and for 2nd runner up Rs.15,000.
Total prize pool approx. ₹5,00,000
- Many prizes and recognition will be awarded to all deserving participants, not just winners. Excellent platform for national exposure, networking, and career opportunities.
Venue
Sir Padampat Singhania University, Bhatewar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313601, India
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Faculty Coordinator: Ajay Shankar
- Email: ajay.shankar@spsu.ac.in
- Phone: 9084845512
- Website: https://www.spsu.ac.in/school-hackathon/
