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VIHAAN 007
presented by IEEE DTU

VIHAAN is 24-hour long hackathon which provides a platform to budding programmers to come up with a solution to an existing problem using technology. Students participate in a team size of up to 4 members.To add to the experience and learning quotient, each team that makes it past the hackathon are awarded various cash prizes and goodies.

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Why VIHAAN ?

Build Innovative Solutions

One of the primary reasons for participating in a coding hackathon is the opportunity to build innovative solutions. By working with a team of like-minded individuals, you can brainstorm new ideas, develop creative solutions to problems, and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Improve Coding Skills

Hackathons provide an excellent opportunity to improve your coding skills. By working on challenging projects with tight deadlines, you can hone your coding and problem-solving abilities, learn new programming languages, and gain experience working with different tools and technologies.

Networking

Participating in a hackathon can help you build your network. You'll have the chance to meet other developers, designers, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about technology and innovation. This can lead to new opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations down the road.

Win Prizes

Many hackathons offer prizes to the winning teams, which can be a great motivator. These prizes can range from cash to tech gadgets and even job offers. If you're looking to jumpstart your career in tech, winning a hackathon can be a great way to get noticed.

Collaboration

Hackathons foster collaboration among participants. You'll have the chance to work with people from different backgrounds and skillsets, which can lead to new insights and ideas. Additionally, working on a team can help you develop your communication and teamwork skills, which are valuable in any industry.

Fun

Finally, participating in a hackathon can be a lot of fun! You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, meet new people, and learn new things. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a novice, there's something for everyone at a hackathon.

schedule

Event Schedule

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tracks

Tracks

Education

The hackathon targets COVID-19-related challenges in education, emphasizing solutions for digital literacy, personalized learning, and mental health support while ensuring feasibility, scalability, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.

Fintech

VIHAAN 007's Fintech track focuses on transforming finance globally through innovations in financial inclusion, digital payments, regulatory compliance, and sustainable finance, highlighting the potential of fintech to reshape the future of the financial sector.

Sustainability

The hackathon promotes economic growth alongside environmental and social sustainability through creative solutions for sustainable transportation, clean energy, and responsible consumption, emphasizing innovation, feasibility, and impact.

Tourism & Culture

VIHAAN 007's track combines addressing tourism challenges with safeguarding India's cultural heritage through virtual experiences, language programs, and community ties, aiming to enhance experiences while preserving the nation's diverse cultural legacy.

Employability

This track focuses on tackling employment challenges in India through solutions like job matching, upskilling, and fostering entrepreneurship, with a goal to create sustainable job opportunities and promote innovation within the country.

Healthcare

The Healthcare track addresses critical issues in India's healthcare sector, seeking innovative solutions to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare services, particularly focusing on leveraging virtual healthcare and AI technologies.

Open Innovation

This track encourages young engineers to solve real-world industrial problems in areas like auto tech, consumer tech, and sports tech, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI track explores machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and ethical AI applications, empowering participants to develop cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and customer experiences across industries.

speakers

Previous Judges and Speakers

Mr. Saurabh Jain

Speaker - FinTech

Founder, Fun2Do Labs (EdTech Startup), Ex-Vice President@Paytm, Startup Guru

Dr. Rakshit Tandon

Speaker - Security

Founder, Fun2Do Labs Ex-VP, PayTM

Mr. Sumeet Malik

Speaker - Education

Founder at Pepcoding Education Private Limited

Mr. Alon Grinshpoon

Speaker - AR/VR

Founder & CEO at echoAR (Techstars '19)

Mr. Arnav Gupta

Speaker - innovation

EdTech & Mobile Apps | Products, Engineering | Founder - 1 exit, 1 fail, 1 profit | Comedian

Mr. Shivaam Sharma

iTrack

Entrepreneur | Speaker | Investor | Working towards creating a Borderless World for growth of Global Youth

Mr. Utkarsh Singh

Judge

PhD Student at Purdue University | Samsung Semiconductor | NAITS, IIT Delhi | DTU 20

Ms. Drishti Agarwal

Judge

SWE-II @Google | Ex-Adobe

Ms. ISHIKA HOODA

Judge

Software Engineer at Amazon Music ML | Ex-Atlassian

Mr. Samarth Gupta

Judge

CS@UIUC | Ex-Microsoft | Ex-SAP Labs | DTU'20

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questions

FAQ's

What is Vihaan 007?
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Vihaan 007 is the 7th edition of IEEE DTU’s 24-hour hackathon meant to challenge your creative potential and build innovative solutions to pressing problems. Every year for the last seven years, we see participation from students across India.

Hackathon? What's that?
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In general, It is a 2-3 days long competition where programmers and enthusiasts brainstorm to come up with solutions to diverse problems faced by people and communities across the globe. They then have to code their solutions into a usable form.

Wait so am I required to know coding?
I don't know if I'm skilled enough.
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Participation is the essential part, learning is the goal. You might need a basic idea of development. Vihaan serves as the perfect beginner hackathon for you to set your foot right into the world of development!

Am I required to pay anything?
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No, participation is free! We only require your enthusiasm!

I'm interested, How do I register?
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We’ll soon be putting up registration links on our website. Stay tuned! Registration details only require basic details. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for regular updates.

What's the prize if you end up winning?
Give me some Incentive.
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We have loads of cash prizes and swags up for grabs. Further details will be released soon. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for regular updates.

Are there any prerequisites for participating? Am I required to have any form of tools?
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You'll just need your trusty laptop and a sufficient bandwidth internet connection. While we do provide power stations on the venue, the availability is subject to the crowd. Hence, we strongly recommend you charge up your devices to the brim.

Is it a team competition? Can't I participate alone?
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Sure, you can participate alone. However, we strongly recommend you to participate in teams since hackathons are all about brainstorming and teamwork!

What is the participation criteria for me and my teammates?
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There is only one - you must be currently (as of April 2024) enrolled in a university as a full-time student. You can be from any year or any branch.

That's great! Any other major thing I need to know?
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Nope, you're all set. Rev your engines up!

Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your skills and make an impact.

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