CONVERGENCE 2026



HACKATHON

HT202601 - Design a helmet that detects accidents and sends emergency alerts to family members.

by Hackathon

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Details

The Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour innovation-driven event organized for students from all departments across the campus. This event aims to bring together creative minds from engineering, management, science, commerce, arts, pharmacy, IT, and other disciplines to collaboratively solve real-world problems through innovative ideas and technology.

Technology Bucket:
AI/IOT/Embedded System/ Sensors & Hardware Integration/ Wireless
Communication/ Mobile App / Cloud Integration (Optional Advanced Feature)

Problem Category:
Smart innovation & safety

Problem Description:
Road accidents involving two-wheelers are a major cause of injuries and
fatalities, especially in rural and urban areas where immediate medical
assistance is not always available. In many cases, victims do not receive
timely help because bystanders are unaware or emergency contacts are not
informed quickly.
There is a need for a smart wearable safety solution that can automatically
detect accidents and instantly send emergency alerts

Rules & Regulations:
Important rules: -
1.It is important for the entire team to be present at the time of evaluation.
2.If there are a minimum of 5 teams, only 1 team will be the winner.
3.If there are a minimum of 10 teams, only 2 teams will be the winner.
4.If there are more than 15 teams, then 3 teams will be the winner.
5.There will be 3 winner teams for more than 15 participation of teams per type of problem statement.


Time, duration & facility: -
1.Hackathon will be conducted for 24 hours.
2.For other university student’s accommodation facility will be provided by the ganpat university.

Eligibility Criteria: -
1. Participants must carry valid institutional ID cards.
2. Only registered Students are allowed to be the part of Hackathon.
3. Each participant can be part of only one team.
4. Teams must register before the specified deadline.

Team Formation Rules: -
1. Each team must consist of 3–5 members.
2. Teams should be multidisciplinary (preferred).
3. One member must be designated as Team Leader.

Problem Statement Selection: -
1. Teams must select only one approved problem statement.
2. The solution must strictly address the chosen problem statement.
3. Changing the problem statement after submission deadline is not allowed.
4. You have to select one topic from the given problem statements.

Project Development Rules: -
1. The solution must be original and developed during the hackathon period.
2. Use of open-source libraries is allowed.
3. Pre-built templates are allowed but core logic must be developed by the team.
4. Plagiarism or copied solutions will result in disqualification.
5. AI tools may be used for assistance but not for full solution generation.

Evaluation Criteria:
Projects will be judged based on:
• Innovation & Uniqueness (20%)
• Technical Implementation (25%)
• Feasibility & Scalability (20%)
• Social Impact (20%)
• Presentation & Demo (15%)

Date & Time: 2026-04-02, 11:15 AM to 11:15 AM

Venue: UVPCE, New Building, Ground Floor (Lab 004)

Faculty Coordinators:
PROF. AMIT SOLANKI - 9265473781
PROF. RAHUL KUSHWAHA - 7067191496
PROF. DURGESH KUMAR SINGH (Supporting coordinator) - 8320699640
PROF. RAMNARAYAN MEENA (Supporting coordinator ) - 9530220255

Student Coordinators:
JIYA KHIRSARIYA (COORDINATOR) - 7208407684
SATYAM PATEL (COORDINATOR) - 9316122071
ADITHI BADADALE (CO-COORDINATOR) - 8347121097
YASH LIMBANI (CO-COORDINATOR ) - 8200435107

Volunteers:
Rudra Bhatt:7227874533
Deepanshu Rathod:7435090791
Nek Patel:7859971110
Manush Patel:9898951266
Jimit Patel:8849021537
Deep Patel:7041008438

Registration for the event should be done at the time of sign-up.

Vision & Mission

GANPAT UNIVERSITY

VISION

The vision of Convergence 2026 is to create a transformative platform that unites diverse fields of science and technology, fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical responsibility. By embracing the theme “AI and Ethics, ” the event aims to inspire tech enthusiasts to explore the intersection of cuttingedge advancements and moral principles, ensuring sustainable progress. Convergence 2026 aspires to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where creativity, youthful energy, and intellectual rigor drive impactful solutions, shaping a better future for society and technology.

MISSION

The mission of Convergence 2026 is to unite innovators across diverse tech domains, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. With the theme “AI and Ethics, ” it promotes responsible innovation, inspiring participants to tackle real-world challenges ethically. Through dynamic events, it empowers future leaders to drive impactful, sustainable, and interdisciplinary advancements.

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