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Learn About HackoFiesta

HackoFiesta is an innovation-focused hackathon event offering exciting opportunities to win prizes and showcase talent.

WHAT IS HACKOFIESTA?

Hackofiesta 6.0 - AISpire UP Hackathon is not just another hackathon; it's a movement, a call to the brightest minds to rise and revolutionize the state of Uttar Pradesh through the boundless power of AI. Imagine your ideas shaping the lives of millions, your innovation laying the groundwork for real-world transformations, and your efforts celebrated as a catalyst for change. This isn't just a competition—this is your chance to collaborate with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and IIIT Lucknow to solve pressing challenges, from women's safety to agricultural breakthroughs, from disaster management to cutting-edge urban development. The best part? The top solutions will be implemented as pilot projects by the state government, giving your work the recognition and impact it deserves. With a staggering prize pool of ₹3,00,000, exclusive mentorship, and the opportunity to demonstrate your brilliance in an electrifying offline Grand Finale, Hackofiesta is the ultimate stage to showcase your talent. This is where dreams meet determination, ideas meet execution, and YOU meet the future. Rise to the occasion. Hack for change. Hack for glory. Hack for Uttar Pradesh. 🚀

PROBLEM STATEMENTS

Not just solving for yourself instead shaping a better world...

Citizen Grievances

AI-based solution to provide a holistic view of grievances received on the Uttar Pradesh Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) for better Decision Support System (DSS).

Urban Development

Smart and Effective real-time Management of Street Parking.

Traffic and Women's Safety

AI-based Smart Traffic Management System along with the capability to detect suspect and suspicious activities (Specially for Women Safety - 1090).

Rahat to Farmers

AI-based model for Crop Damage Assessment against Natural Disasters like floods, hailstorms, thunderstorms, etc.

Chakbandi

Consolidation of land using AI-based Algorithms to augment the Chakbandi process in Uttar Pradesh.

Revenue

AI-based application for Auto-Measurement of land area.

Agriculture

AI-based solution for farmers to help improve their productivity and yield.

Health

Optimizing Doctor Availability and Appointment Allocation in Hospitals through Digital Technology and AI Integration.

Police

Using existing CCTV networks for crowd management, crime prevention, and work monitoring using AI/ML.

Health

AI-Assisted Tele-medicine KIOSK for Rural areas.

Disaster Management

Implement AI to predict and manage natural disasters (floods, droughts) by analyzing weather patterns, satellite imagery, and historical data for proactive response planning.

Infrastructure

Implement AI to monitor the health of critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings to predict maintenance needs and prevent accidents.

Education

Design AI tools to personalize learning for students in public schools by identifying skill gaps and recommending tailored content.

Cybersecurity

Build an AI model to identify and block phishing attempts, ransomware, and other malware targeting state employees and citizens.

Behavioral Monitoring

Implement an AI-based system to monitor employee behavior and detect suspicious activities that could indicate insider threats.

Forensics

Use AI to assist in post-incident forensic analysis by identifying the attack vector, compromised assets, and timeline of a cybersecurity breach.

Health

Implement AI-based Applications for TB (tuberculosis) Patients.

Drones and Robotics

Design AI-based drones and robotics solutions that can handle medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc.

Got a game-changing idea of your own?

Have a vision for a solution or website that doesn't fit into any of the listed categories?

Don't hold back! Hackofiesta 6.0 gives you the unique chance to submit your own problem statement in the open-ended section.

Bring your innovative ideas to life, showcase your creativity, and present a solution that could redefine possibilities.

This is your moment to lead, inspire, and revolutionize the way we solve problems—let your imagination break boundaries!

HACKOFIESTA TIMELINE

01

Pre Launch

16th Dec - 31st Dec

The initial phase where participants can register and prepare for the upcoming hackathon.

02

Ideation Phase

1st Jan - 15th Jan

Teams brainstorm and develop their project ideas during this creative phase.

03

Idea Shortlisting

16th Jan - 22nd Jan

Submitted ideas are evaluated and shortlisted for the next phase.

04

Solution Development

23th Jan - 12th Feb

Teams work on developing their solutions and bringing their ideas to life.

05

Solution Evaluation & Finals

13th Feb - 23rd Feb

Final evaluation of solutions and selection of finalists, culminating in the Grand Finale on 25th February.


PRIZE POOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Finalists may have the opportunity for their projects to be selected as pilot projects by the UP government.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL OF

₹ 3,00,000

OVERALL WINNER

OVERALL WINNER

₹ 1,50,000

The winning team of HackOfiesta 6.0 takes home the grand prize of ₹ 1.5 lakhs.

BEST AI IMPLEMENTATION

BEST AI IMPLEMENTATION

₹ 50,000

BEST SOCIAL IMPACT

BEST SOCIAL IMPACT

₹ 50,000

BEST ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTION

BEST ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTION

₹ 50,000

There's more !

There's more !

Couldn't make it to the first place? Don't worry you can still grab a chance to win exciting swags and prizes !

HACKOFIESTA MILESTONES

10,00,000+

Participants competed across diverse tracks such as 'All Girls', 'Beginners Only' and 'Overall Track' for a prize pool worth over 10 lakhs.

1000+

Hack-o-Fiesta v4 saw more than 1000 participants from all around the globe, come together and build innovative solutions.

200000+

Over 2,00,000 people engaged with Hack-o-Fiesta v4 & Equinox across various social media channels.

60+

We witnessed the creation of more than 60 innovative projects in just 36 hours, ranging right from Bio-Tech to Augmented Reality.

10+

More than 10 Speakers and Mentors conducted engaging educational sessions for the ever-enthusiastic participants.

Frequently Asked Questions about HackoFiesta

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Offline round of Hackofiesta will take place at IIIT Lucknow


PATRON

Shri Yogi Adityanath

Shri Yogi Adityanath

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma

Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma

Hon'ble Minister, IT & Electronics, Uttar Pradesh

Shri Ajeet Pal

Shri Ajeet Pal

Hon'ble State Minister, IT & Electronics, Uttar Pradesh

CO-PATRONS

Shri Naveen Kumar G.S. (IAS)

Shri Naveen Kumar G.S. (IAS)

Secretary, Government of UP Irrigation Department

Ms.Neha Jain (IAS)

Ms.Neha Jain (IAS)

Special Secretary, IT & Electronics, MD UPDESCO

Shri Ravi Ranjan (IAS)

Shri Ravi Ranjan (IAS)

MD, UP Electronics Corporation Ltd.

Shri Anurag Yadav (IAS)

Shri Anurag Yadav (IAS)

Principal Secretary, Department of IT & Electronics, GoUP

Dr. Arun Mohan Sherry

Dr. Arun Mohan Sherry

Hon'ble Director, IIIT Lucknow

CONVENERS

Dr. Abhinesh Kaushik

Dr. Abhinesh Kaushik

Head of Training & Placement Cell & Assistant Professor IIIT Lucknow

Dr. Saurabh shukla

Dr. Saurabh shukla

Head of Computer Science Department & Assistant Professor IIIT Lucknow

CO-CONVENERS

Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh

Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh

Head, State e-Governance Mission Team (SeMT),Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Mr. Amar Nath Singh

Mr. Amar Nath Singh

Consultant, State e-Governance Mission Team (SeMT), Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India

Organizing Team

Aviral Katiyar

Aviral Katiyar

Overall Lead - Hackofiesta

Shubham Roy

Shubham Roy

Overall Coordinator Axios

Jukuri Shashank

Jukuri Shashank

PR Lead

Shivam Patil

Shivam Patil

CR Lead


SPONSORS

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Official Sponsors

THANKS TO

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