iTech Hackfest is a Hackathon, which provides a platform to bring talented engineering graduates from diverse backgrounds together to collaborate and create innovative solutions to real-world problems. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to showcase their creativity, technical and people skills. With SAP as the primary sponsor, participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry experts, mentors, and judges who will provide them with valuable insights and feedback on their projects. iTech Hackfest provides an excellent opportunity for participants to network and build lasting relationships with like-minded individuals, while creating innovative solutions. The event is designed to be a fun and engaging experience for all participants, with various activities and challenges.
Hackfest 2022 fostered 125 teams with three to five members each. More than 600 students participated in the three-day coding challenge. The teams formulated problem statements based on the given three themes: “One Nation Digital Commerce,” “Sustainability”, and “Diversity and Inclusion ”. The top ten teams were evaluated based on following metrics: (i)Code and Design, (ii) Innovation and Desirability, (iii) Usability, (iv) Demo and Presentation.
The winners of Hackfest were announced at the valedictory function on August 27, 2022. The team from Rajalakshmi Engineering College won the first prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering secured the second prize of Rs. 75,000 and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham secured the third prize of Rs. 25,000.
