Submission Guidelines – NextGen Hackathon

Participants must submit a comprehensive 5-slide presentation outlining their next-generation solution. Teams with working prototypes are encouraged to create demonstration videos showcasing their innovation.

Your submission is your opportunity to showcase your next-generation innovation to our expert judges. Follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your solution receives the evaluation it deserves and demonstrates the full potential of your cutting-edge technological application.

Presentation Structure

Five essential slides to showcase your next-gen innovation effectively

Team & Institution Details

Introduce your team and establish your institutional credentials for next-generation innovation.

Name of the Institution/University
Institution/University Logo
Team Name (if applicable)
Names & roles of team members
Contact details (email & phone number of team leader)

Problem Definition & Innovation Opportunity

Clearly define the challenge your next-gen solution addresses and explain why innovative technology is the key to solving it.

Define the specific problem your team is addressing with next-generation technology
Explain why traditional approaches are insufficient and innovative solutions are needed
Provide relevant statistics or examples demonstrating the problem's significance
Highlight the potential for emerging technologies to create transformative impact

Next-Gen Solution & Technical Approach

Describe your innovative next-generation solution and the cutting-edge methodologies that power it.

Describe your technology-powered approach and core systems/frameworks used
Explain how your solution leverages emerging technologies, advanced computing, or breakthrough techniques
Highlight unique aspects of your technological implementation
Discuss data integration, development methodologies, and system architecture

Impact & Technical Feasibility

Quantify your next-gen solution's potential impact and demonstrate its technical and economic viability.

Quantify potential benefits of your solution (performance improvements, efficiency gains, cost savings)
Discuss technical feasibility including computational requirements and scalability
Address how your solution compares to existing approaches
Explain system performance metrics and validation results

Implementation & Scaling Strategy

Outline your practical deployment plan and strategy for scaling your next-generation solution.

Present implementation roadmap with key technical milestones
Address potential challenges in deployment and system maintenance
Explain how the solution could be scaled across different domains or industries
Discuss continuous improvement, system updates, and long-term innovation strategy

Submission Requirements

Technical specifications and additional materials for your next-generation solution

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File Format

Submit your presentation in PowerPoint format with embedded fonts for consistent display.

PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) format
Maximum file size: 15MB
Ensure all fonts are embedded

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Prototype Demo (if available)

Showcase your working next-gen prototype with a compelling demonstration video.

2-4 minute demonstration video
Upload to YouTube
Provide link during registration
Highlight innovative functionality and impact

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Innovation Category

Select the primary next-generation innovation category that best represents your solution.

Choose from available innovation categories
If addressing multiple areas, select primary
Mention additional areas in presentation

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File Naming

Use the standardized naming convention for easy identification and processing.

Format: TeamName_Institution_Category.pptx
Example: TechVision_Stanford_Innovation.pptx

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Originality

Ensure all solutions and implementations are original work created for this hackathon.

Original work only
No plagiarism or pre-existing projects
NextGen showcase rights for winners

Submission Deadline

August 12, 2026

All presentations and demo videos must be submitted by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. Teams are strongly encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues and ensure their innovation receives proper consideration.

Questions about Submission Guidelines?

Need clarification on presentation requirements or technical specifications? Our team is here to help ensure your next-generation solution gets the submission it deserves!

📧 secretary@scrs.in