CMRIT Hosts Nationwide Hackathon Empowering Young Minds to Solve Real-World Challenges

Bengaluru: CMR Institute of Technology successfully hosted a 24-hour National Level Social Hackathon recently, bringing together young innovators and technology enthusiasts from across India. The event received an overwhelming response with over 600 applications from states including Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Following a rigorous selection process, 90 teams advanced to the final round, where participants showcased creativity, teamwork, and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world social challenges.
The hackathon featured competitions in both Hardware and Software categories, where participants presented impactful projects focused on technology-driven social solutions. In the Hardware category, Team VelocityX from Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology secured the first place for their project “The Future Wheel – A Non-Invasive EEG-Based Smart Mobility Wheelchair System.” Team IronEpoch from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham won the second place for their project “SoilSense – AI-Driven Underground Bioacoustic Monitoring for Precision Agriculture.”
In the Software category, Team Phoenix from Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management emerged as winners with their project “CogniClear – Making Academic Websites Calm, Clear, and Neurodivergent-Friendly.” Team Lexical Coders from CMR Institute of Technology secured the second prize for their project “LexiTrack – Early Dyslexia Detection and Support for Every Child.” The winning teams were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their innovation, technical excellence, and societal impact.
Projects presented during the hackathon were evaluated by industry experts and professionals, who assessed the solutions based on innovation, feasibility, technical execution, and social impact. The event was coordinated by Dr. Sharmila K P along with a dedicated team of student coordinators. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sharmila K P stated that the hackathon aimed to encourage students to leverage technology for social impact and inclusive development.