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CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 01Innovation & EntrepreneurshipREGISTRATIONS CLOSED
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 Oct)
DURATION16 Hours
VENUEKRC Lab
FORMATTeam (2 to 3 Members)
01
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
- 01Registrations are now closed.
- 0216-Hour Offline Hackathon at KRC Lab, RGPV, Bhopal (29–30 October 2026).
- 03Team Size: 2 to 3 members per team.
- 04UIT/SOIT RGPV teams will be shortlisted based on a 6-slide PPT submitted by 20 October 2026 (shortlisted teams announced on 25 October 2026).
- 05₹30,000 total prize pool, goodies, certificates, meals, and free on-campus accommodation for outside-Bhopal participants.
COMPLETE EVENT SCHEDULE
| TIME SLOT | SESSION / PHASE | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
TIMELINEDay 1 — Hackathon Kickoff & MVP Planning | ||
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Registration | Participant registration, desk check-in, and team setup |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Introduction | Opening remarks, welcome address, rules briefing, and theme announcement |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Problem Validation | Identify the problem and validate the market |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | MVP Planning | Plan the MVP and its architecture |
| 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break | Take a break and recharge |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Business Model & Pitch Deck | Define the initial business model and start the pitch deck |
| 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM | MVP Development 1 | Begin development and check in with mentors |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | MVP Development 2 | Continue building the MVP |
| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Day 1 Wrap-Up | Review progress and wrap up Day 1 |
TIMELINEDay 2 — Finalization & Pitching | ||
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Hackathon Resumes | Finalizing the MVP, improving the design and preparing the demo |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Final Checks | Review the pitch, test the MVP, and complete pre-submission checks |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Revenue Model Finalization | Finalize the revenue model |
| 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break | Rest and recharge before the final submission |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Submission Window | Final pitch deck, working MVP/demo link, and GitHub repository (submission window strictly 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM) |
| 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Judging & Evaluation | Live MVP demonstration, pitch, and evaluation (5 minutes pitch + 2 minutes Q&A) |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Registration
Participant registration, desk check-in, and team setup
PHASE 0110:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Introduction
Opening remarks, welcome address, rules briefing, and theme announcement
PHASE 0211:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Problem Validation
Identify the problem and validate the market
PHASE 0312:00 PM – 12:45 PM
MVP Planning
Plan the MVP and its architecture
PHASE 0412:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Take a break and recharge
PHASE 051:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Business Model & Pitch Deck
Define the initial business model and start the pitch deck
PHASE 062:15 PM – 3:30 PM
MVP Development 1
Begin development and check in with mentors
PHASE 073:30 PM – 4:15 PM
MVP Development 2
Continue building the MVP
PHASE 084:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Review progress and wrap up Day 1
PHASE 099:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hackathon Resumes
Finalizing the MVP, improving the design and preparing the demo
PHASE 1011:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Final Checks
Review the pitch, test the MVP, and complete pre-submission checks
PHASE 1112:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Revenue Model Finalization
Finalize the revenue model
PHASE 1212:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Rest and recharge before the final submission
PHASE 131:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Submission Window
Final pitch deck, working MVP/demo link, and GitHub repository (submission window strictly 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
PHASE 142:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Judging & Evaluation
Live MVP demonstration, pitch, and evaluation (5 minutes pitch + 2 minutes Q&A)
PHASE 15RULES AND GUIDELINES
01
Things to Bring
- Every participant must carry their own laptop and charger
- Bring any required adapters or peripherals
- Carry your college ID card, Government ID, consent form (for outside UIT/SoIT College students), and registration confirmation
- Ensure all required software and tools are installed on your laptop beforehand
- Keep your mobile phone available for official event announcements
02
Team Guidelines
- Each team must consist of 2–3 members
- All team members must be registered participants
- Teams must work on a solution aligned with the official problem statement and themes announced by the organizers
- Participants must follow the instructions of the organizing committee throughout the event
03
Development Rules
- All core project work must be completed during the official hackathon duration
- Internet access, documentation, open-source libraries, and APIs are permitted
- Pre-built projects, previously developed prototypes, and prewritten pitch decks must not be submitted as work created during the event
- Teams must ensure their work is original and acknowledge third-party resources where applicable
- Each prototype must contain at least 3 screens/pages and demonstrate a clear user flow
04
Submission Rules
- The submission window is strictly 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM on Day 2
- Each team must submit its final pitch deck, working MVP/demo link, and GitHub repository
- Only one final submission is allowed per team
- Late submissions may be rejected
- Teams must verify that all links work and are accessible to the judges
05
Presentation Rules
- Each team gets 5 minutes to pitch, followed by 2 minutes for Q&A
- Teams must be ready when their turn is announced
- All team members should understand the project and be prepared to answer questions
- The evaluation by the judging panel will be final
06
Venue Discipline & Safety
- Follow the instructions of the organizing committee, volunteers, and venue staff
- Inform the event coordinators before leaving the venue during scheduled activities
- Do not overload electrical sockets or use damaged chargers and cables
- Keep your workspace clean and dispose of waste properly
- Participants are responsible for their own belongings
- Misconduct, harassment, property damage, or disruption of the event will not be tolerated
07
Disqualification Criteria
- A team may be disqualified for: Plagiarism or copying another team's work
- Submitting a pre-built project or previously prepared pitch deck
- Developing a solution outside the official theme
- Providing false information or attempting to manipulate the judging process
- Serious misconduct or repeated violation of event rules
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Innovation & Creativity
Uniqueness, novelty, originality, and creative execution of the solution based on the selected theme
Technical Implementation & Functionality
Quality, robustness, and execution of the working MVP/demo (minimum 3 screens/pages with clear user flow)
Problem Relevance & Impact
Clarity of the real-world problem, market validation, business model viability, and practical impact
Presentation & Demonstration
Pitch delivery within 5 minutes, slide deck clarity, working demo execution, and 2-minute Q&A defense