ACE(M) HACK

# ACE(M) Hack – 12 Hour Sprint to Innovation ## Organized by ACM SSCBS ACE(M) HACK is a 12-hour offline hackathon under the flagship technical fest **CBS CodeFest 2.0**. It brings together the brightest student innovators to build impactful, scalable solutions. ### Hackathon Overview * **Mode:** Offline * **Venue:** Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), Rohini * **Dates:** 28th March 2026 [Final confirmation soon] * **Duration:** 12 Hours * **Team Size:** 1–4 Members * **Total Prize Pool:** ₹1,00,000 ### Eligibility - Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Teams of 1 to 4 members. - Cross-college and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. ### Problem Tracks Participants will work on innovation, feasibility, and scalability across the tracks like: * **Web & Mobile Applications** * **Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning** * **FinTech & Blockchain** * **EdTech** * **Open Innovation** More details about the tracks if we announced later. ### Hackathon Structure #### Phase 1: Registration & Shortlisting * Register on **Devfolio** and submit required details. * Shortlisting via ppt/prototype submissions. #### Phase 2: 12-Hour Build Sprint * Develop a working prototype or MVP. * Clearly define the problem statement and demonstrate feasibility. * *Mentors will be available throughout the event.* #### Phase 3: Final Evaluation & Demo * Present to a judging panel. * Demonstrate functionality and technical architecture. * Q&A regarding scalability and impact. ### Judging Criteria - **Innovation & Originality** - **Technical Implementation** - **Feasibility & Scalability** - **User Experience & Design** - **Impact & Real-World Relevance** - **Presentation & Clarity** ### Prizes - **Winner:** ₹50,000 - **First Runner-Up:** ₹30,000 - **Second Runner-Up:** ₹20,000 - **Perks:** Special Category Awards & Certificates for all finalists. ### Rules & Guidelines * Teams must build their solution **during** the hackathon. * Pre-built or previously developed projects are **not** allowed. * Plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification. * Participants must bring their own laptops. * Valid college ID is mandatory. ### Important Dates * **Registration Deadline:** 15th March 2026 * **Hackathon Dates:** 28th March 2026 * **Result Announcement:** End of the event