HackO'Clock 2025

**HackO'Clock**: Where Innovation Meets Impact! Get ready for **HackO'Clock**—**an electrifying 24-hour hackathon that brings together brilliant minds to solve real-world challenges through technology!** Whether you're a coder, designer, or problem-solver, this is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and compete in a fast-paced environment. Showcase your technical expertise, creativity, and teamwork while building solutions that make a difference. **Date: April 24, 2025** **Hackathon Theme: Solve for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)** HackO'Clock challenges participants to create innovative solutions aligned with the **United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)**. Your project can leverage technology to address global challenges and contribute to a sustainable future. Learn more about the **17 SDGs** here: [https://sdgs.un.org/goals](https://sdgs.un.org/goals) **Why Participate?** Exciting cash prizes and in-kind rewards for top teams. Multiple opportunities, including internships, networking, and industry exposure. Google goodies, swags, and premium courses for participants. Free meals throughout the event. A high-energy, fun-filled atmosphere with music, creativity, and collaboration. Jamming session to unwind and connect with fellow hackers. **Hackathon Guidelines** **Eligibility**: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized university or institution. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are welcome. Each team must have exactly **four members**. **Hackathon Format**: **1. Registration Phase**: Teams must register through the official portal before the deadline. **2. Round 1(Shortlisting Round)**:PPT Submission Submit a brief proposal detailing your problem statement, solution approach, and technology stack. **Submission Deadline: April 20th, 2025.** Here is the [Google Form link](https://forms.gle/vgEtvn8GpN82Qbf29) for PPT submission. Only selected teams from this round will move forward to the final offline round. Participants must use the provided PPT Submission Template for idea submission. The template can be accessed here: [PPT Template](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q094KLbMvogtC5JFJeg2MVBbgDDGXk4B). **Final Hackathon (Development Phase)**: Duration: 24 hours. Develop your prototype within the given timeframe. Mentorship sessions will be available to guide teams. **4. Final Presentation & Demo**: Teams will showcase their working prototype to a panel of judges. Time Limit: 10 minutes for the presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A. **Rules & Regulations** All projects must be developed during the hackathon (no pre-existing work). Open-source tools and frameworks are allowed (plagiarism is strictly prohibited). Proper documentation and code repositories must be provided. Respect the time limits and deadlines for each phase. Judges' decisions are final and binding. Any form of misconduct, including cheating or harassment, will result in immediate disqualification. **Judging Criteria** Innovation & Creativity – 25% Technical Implementation – 25% Feasibility & Scalability – 15% Presentation & Communication – 15% Use of Google Technologies – (Bonus points for integrating Google tools and APIs effectively) **Prizes & Perks** Exciting cash prizes for top-performing teams. Certificates and internship opportunities for winners. A chance to connect with tech leaders and gain industry exposure. **Contact Us** For any queries, reach out to the organizing team at [email protected] **Student Organizers:** Kushal Sharma: +91 7417119014 | [[email protected]]([email protected]) Tanmay Jain: +91 8266009496 | [[email protected]]([email protected]) Stay Connected Website: [HackO'Clock Official Site]()https://www.hackoclock.live/ Join the WhatsApp Group for Participants: [Click Here to Join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hz5kPNtuGtQ23Z13Z0FHv1) Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdgiilm/?originalSubdomain=in) [Instagram ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdgiilm/?originalSubdomain=in)[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/fyHmS66HDT)