Welcome to Solstice 2025

The Turning Point of Innovation

Welcome to Solstice 2025, an innovation-packed journey inspired by the Spider-Verse, where creativity meets responsibility, and every idea becomes a turning point toward a brighter, more balanced world.

Step into the shoes of your favorite multiverse heroes and channel their unique perspectives to craft solutions that drive real-world impact and engineering excellence.

Participants will explore four exciting tracks, each guided by a Spider-Verse character and their unique worldview:

🐷 Environment & Sustainability
Get quirky, get green! Design creative solutions that tackle environmental issues, promote sustainability, and protect our planet for future generations.

🕷️ Smart Living
Harness technology to make life smarter and more connected. Think IoT, automation, and everyday innovations that improve comfort, safety, and efficiency.

🧪 Smart Manufacturing
Channel Peter’s inventive spirit to revolutionize industries. Bring ideas that enhance manufacturing through robotics, AI, or digital transformation.

⚡ Health & Wellness
Innovate for well-being — physical, mental, or emotional. From healthcare accessibility to fitness tech, build solutions that empower healthier lives.

Flow of Event

This ideathon unfolds in three dynamic stages, each testing creativity, clarity, and presentation:

Stage 1: Abstract Submission
Submit your idea name and a brief abstract summarizing your concept, its purpose, and potential impact.

Stage 2: PPT Submission
Shortlisted teams will present their ideas in detail through a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting innovation, feasibility, and implementation strategy.

Stage 3: Offline Pitching
Finalists will bring their ideas to life through an in-person pitch before our judges — showcasing creativity, confidence, and real-world applicability.

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PLEASE NOTE WITHOUT REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT PROOF YOU WONT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ROUND 1

Requirements

SRM Ideathon – Solstice | Round 1: Abstract Submission

Hey Innovators!
The first round of SRM Ideathon – Solstice

This round marks your first step into the multiverse of ideas, where creativity meets purpose. Your task is to submit a clear, well-structured Abstract Document (PDF) that highlights your project’s core idea, problem statement, and proposed approach.

Focus on originality, feasibility, and relevance to your chosen track — this is your moment to make a strong first impression!

What to Include in Your Submission
Your PDF should be neatly formatted and include the following details in order:

  1. Team Name

  2. Team Members 

  3. Track (choose from Environment & Sustainability, Smart Living, Smart Manufacturing, or Health & Wellness)

  4. Project Title

  5. Problem Statement

  6. Abstract – Maximum 200 words

  7. Introduction – Maximum 350 words

Submission Details

Format: Single PDF file

  • Deadline: 25th October

  • File Name Format: TeamName_Solstice_Round1.pdf

  • Ensure your document is clear, concise, and visually well-presented, effectively conveying your idea’s purpose, innovation, and impact.

Important Note

All participants are expected to follow the Submission Guidelines (See Resources Tab).
Any failure to comply may result in penalties or disqualification at the discretion of the organizers.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

₹ 6,000+ in prizes
+ other prizes
First Place
₹ 3,000 in cash
1 winner

Second Place
₹ 2,000 in cash
1 winner

Third Place
₹ 1,000 in cash
1 winner

Qualifying Certificate
16 winners

Cerficates for all teams qualifying for the final round.

Participation Certificate
250 winners

E Certificates will be given to all teams with succesful submission in the round 1.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dipankar Ghosh

Dipankar Ghosh
Digi2O Information Solutions Private Limited

Amit Singh

Amit Singh
TP-Link Systems Inc.

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Originality
    Novelty of the idea and creativity in approach.
  • Relevance to Theme/Track
    Alignment with the chosen category and real-world significance.
  • Problem Clarity
    How well the problem is defined and understood.
  • Proposed Solution
    Coherence, logic, and potential effectiveness of the proposed idea.
  • Presentation Quality
    Structure, clarity, and professionalism of the abstract document.

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