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CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 01Innovation & Entrepreneurship
STARTUP SPRINT CHALLENGE
HACK-A-THON
A 16-hour hackathon-style entrepreneurship event where participants build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a startup idea based on a theme released by E-Cell.
DAYDay 1 & Day 2 (29–30 Sept)
DURATION16 Hours
VENUEKRC Lab
FORMATTeam (3 to 5 Members)
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EVENT OVERVIEW
PURPOSE & CHAMPIONSHIP SCOPE
The Startup Sprint Challenge is a 16-hour hackathon-style entrepreneurship event where participants build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a startup idea based on a theme released by E-Cell.
Participants will:
- Pick the official theme
- Identify a real-world problem
- Design and develop an MVP (working demo / functional flow / clickable product)
- Build a strong business model
- Create a professional pitch deck
- Pitch their startup idea to a judging panel
This event evaluates innovation, execution speed, product thinking, business strategy, teamwork, and pitching skills in a high-pressure, real-startup environment.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 01The registration form will be released 15 days before the event, along with the problem statement.
- 02Teams will submit an initial PPT (idea + approach).
- 03The top 25 teams will be shortlisted 2 days before the event and invited to the on-campus hackathon.
- 04Each team must consist of 3 to 5 members.
COMPLETE EVENT SCHEDULE
| TIME SLOT | SESSION / PHASE | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION |
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| Day 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM) | Opening & Team Setup |
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| Day 1 (11:30 AM – 01:20 PM) | Problem Identification & Validation |
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| Day 1 (01:20 PM – 02:30 PM) | LUNCH BREAK | Refueling & Networking Break |
| Day 1 (02:30 PM – 03:45 PM) | MVP Planning & Architecture |
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| Day 1 (03:45 PM – 04:30 PM) | Business Model – Phase 1 |
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| Day 1 (04:30 PM – 05:00 PM) | Pitch Deck – Phase 1 |
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| Day 1 (05:00 PM – 06:00 PM) | MVP Development – Phase 1 |
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| Day 1 (06:00 PM – 07:00 PM) | Mentor Checkpoint – Phase 1 |
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| Day 1 (07:00 PM – 08:30 PM) | MVP Development – Phase 2 |
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| Day 1 (08:30 PM – 09:30 PM) | DINNER BREAK |
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| Day 1 (09:30 PM – 11:00 PM) | MVP Development – Phase 3 |
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| Day 1 (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM) | Business Model – Phase 2 |
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| Day 1 (12:00 AM – 01:00 AM) | Pitch Deck – Phase 2 |
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| Day 1 (01:00 AM – 02:00 AM) | MVP Development – Phase 4 |
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| Day 1 (02:00 AM – 02:30 AM) | Progress Checkpoint |
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| Day 1 (02:30 AM – 06:30 AM) | Overnight Build Sprint |
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| Day 2 (06:30 AM – 07:30 AM) | BREAK / BREAKFAST |
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| Day 2 (07:30 AM – 09:00 AM) | MVP Finalization |
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| Day 2 (09:00 AM – 10:00 AM) | Demo & UI/UX Polish |
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| Day 2 (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) | Pitch & Business Review |
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| Day 2 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Final MVP Testing |
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| Day 2 (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM) | Pre-Submission Checkpoint |
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| Day 2 (12:30 PM – 01:15 PM) | Business Model – Phase 3 |
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| Day 2 (01:15 PM – 02:15 PM) | LUNCH BREAK | Refueling & Networking Break |
| Day 2 (02:15 PM – 03:00 PM) | Final Pitch Deck Preparation |
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| Day 2 (03:00 PM – 03:30 PM) | Submission Window |
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| Day 2 (03:30 PM – 05:00 PM) | Evaluation Round |
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Day 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Opening & Team Setup
- Welcome address
- Rules & judging criteria
- Theme reveal
- Team confirmation
- Hackathon guidelines
Day 1 (11:30 AM – 01:20 PM)
Problem Identification & Validation
- Identify a clear problem aligned with the theme
- Define target users
- Market pain-point analysis
- Problem statement finalization
Day 1 (01:20 PM – 02:30 PM)
LUNCH BREAK
Refueling & Networking Break
PHASE 03Day 1 (02:30 PM – 03:45 PM)
MVP Planning & Architecture
- Decide MVP scope
- Feature prioritization
- User flow & system design
- Tech / no-code stack finalization
Day 1 (03:45 PM – 04:30 PM)
Business Model – Phase 1
- Value proposition
- Customer segments
- Core revenue logic
Day 1 (04:30 PM – 05:00 PM)
Pitch Deck – Phase 1
- Problem & Solution slides
- MVP concept overview
- Initial pitch storyline
Day 1 (05:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
MVP Development – Phase 1
- Project setup
- UI development
- Build core screens
- Implement primary user flow
Day 1 (06:00 PM – 07:00 PM)
Mentor Checkpoint – Phase 1
- Problem validation
- MVP direction review
- Mentor feedback
- Identify gaps & risks
Day 1 (07:00 PM – 08:30 PM)
MVP Development – Phase 2
- Develop core functionality
- Frontend & backend integration
- Implement key features
- Initial testing
Day 1 (08:30 PM – 09:30 PM)
DINNER BREAK
- Dinner
- Networking
- Refreshment
Day 1 (09:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
MVP Development – Phase 3
- Complete major MVP features
- API/database integration
- Improve UI/UX
- Test primary user journey
Day 1 (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
Business Model – Phase 2
- Competitor analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Revenue model refinement
- Go-to-market strategy
Day 1 (12:00 AM – 01:00 AM)
Pitch Deck – Phase 2
- Market opportunity
- Business model
- Competitor analysis
- Impact & scalability
Day 1 (01:00 AM – 02:00 AM)
MVP Development – Phase 4
- Continue development
- Complete pending features
- Fix major bugs
- End-to-end testing
Day 1 (02:00 AM – 02:30 AM)
Progress Checkpoint
- Review MVP progress
- Identify critical pending work
- Prioritize remaining tasks
Day 1 (02:30 AM – 06:30 AM)
Overnight Build Sprint
- Intensive development
- Feature completion
- Backend/API integration
- UI polishing
- Testing & debugging
Day 2 (06:30 AM – 07:30 AM)
BREAK / BREAKFAST
- Breakfast
- Refreshment
- Rest
Day 2 (07:30 AM – 09:00 AM)
MVP Finalization
- Complete core functionality
- Fix critical bugs
- Test complete user flow
- Prepare demo environment
Day 2 (09:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Demo & UI/UX Polish
- Improve visual consistency
- Optimize key screens
- Prepare demo data
- Capture MVP screenshots
Day 2 (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Pitch & Business Review
- Review problem-solution fit
- Finalize business model
- Market & competitor review
- Prepare answers for judges
Day 2 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Final MVP Testing
- Full end-to-end testing
- Fix last-minute issues
- Verify demo link
- Ensure submission readiness
Day 2 (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
Pre-Submission Checkpoint
- Final team review
- Confirm MVP/demo link
- Confirm pitch deck
- Assign pitch & Q&A roles
Day 2 (12:30 PM – 01:15 PM)
Business Model – Phase 3
- Final revenue model
- Competitor positioning
- Go-to-market strategy
- Scalability vision
Day 2 (01:15 PM – 02:15 PM)
LUNCH BREAK
Refueling & Networking Break
PHASE 24Day 2 (02:15 PM – 03:00 PM)
Final Pitch Deck Preparation
- Finalize all slides
- Add MVP screenshots/demo flow
- Add traction/impact
- Scalability vision
Day 2 (03:00 PM – 03:30 PM)
Submission Window
- Submit MVP/demo link
- Submit final pitch deck
- Verify all submission requirements
Day 2 (03:30 PM – 05:00 PM)
Evaluation Round
- 5-minute pitch
- 2-minute Q&A
- Live MVP demonstration
- Judges' evaluation
RULES AND GUIDELINES
01
Theme Rule
Teams must build a startup strictly based on the theme provided by E-Cell. Any idea outside the theme is not accepted.
02
Team Rules
Teams should have 3-5 members. One final submission per team.
03
Work Rules
All work must be created within the event duration. Internet usage is allowed. External templates are permitted, but they must be significantly edited.
04
Prototype Rules
Minimum 3 screens/pages required. Must clearly show user flow.
05
Pitch Rules
5-minute pitch + 2-minute Q&A. Must use the required slide structure.
06
Disqualification
- Plagiarized startup ideas
- Using pre-made prototypes/pitch decks
- Working outside the theme
- Misconduct or rule violation.
JUDGING CRITERIA & MARKS
Theme Alignment20 Points
How well does the idea fit the official theme
Problem Understanding20 Points
Clarity & depth of real-world problem
Innovation & Creativity20 Points
Uniqueness of solution
MVP Quality20 Points
UI/UX, design, clarity, flow
Business Model20 Points
Feasibility, revenue logic, market fit
Presentation & Pitching20 Points
Delivery, clarity, confidence
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