Welcome to Make-a-ton 7.0: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity! The most exciting hackathon of the year is back with a bang! Organized by CITTIC, Make-A-Ton is a 24-hour coding marathon that fuels innovation. Get ready for intense coding sessions, groundbreaking solutions, and yes – plenty of coffee! Join us and leave your mark on the tech world!

Requirements

Any violation of these rules will result in immediate disqualification of your team and project

  • Team size should be between 2 and 4 members.
  • Only submit to Make-A-Ton 7 — projects that submit to other hackathons will be disqualified
  • Prior work isn't allowed.
  • All code must be uploaded BEFORE the deadline and linked to Devpost.
  • You need to be an in-person participant to qualify for judging and prizes.
  • Each hacker is only allowed to be part of one team and create one project during this hackathon
  • There is no limit on the number of challenges you can submit to, but keep in mind that you should focus on one or a small set of challenges to maximize your chances of winning!
  • Judging will be in-person. You must be present at judging to qualify for a prize.
  • All hackers must abide by the MLH Code of Conduct.
  • I still have a question! - Email us at organizer@makeaton.in

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,160 in prizes
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
1 winner

GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit or Git Cards!

Best Use of Auth0
1 winner

Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Auth0 is free to try, doesn’t require a credit card, and allows for up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today and use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win a pair of wireless headphones for you and each member of your team!

Best Use of Streamlit
1 winner

Want to take your Python skills to the next level? Streamlit is an open-source Python library that makes it easy to share and build custom web apps for machine learning, data science, and more. Instead of writing Python scripts without a UI, you can create a beautiful web app, complete with widgets and data visualizations, and deploy it for free to the Streamlit Community Cloud. You can even build a fully functional LLM-powered app with just 25 lines of code! Hack with Streamlit this weekend for your chance to win an Arduino Tiny ML Kit for you and each member of your team.

Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
1 winner

Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application; from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text etc..) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI! Enjoy Cloudflare’’s generous free tier to get started at no cost! This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team!

Best AI Project with Databricks Open Source
1 winner

Databricks is an open analytics platform that helps you build, deploy, and maintain large scale data & AI solutions! Whether you’re working with large language models using Mosaic AI, storing data with Databricks Data Lakes, or deploying GenAI powered applications using MLflow, Databricks Open Source software has the tools you need to make your hackathon project state of the art.

Build an AI powered project utilizing Databricks Open Source projects like the ones mentioned, or Databricks friendly Open Source projects like LanceDB and Llama Index, for a chance to win Assorted Lego Sets for you and your teammates! Check out the following link to see all qualifying Databricks' Open Source technologies.

Best Product
1 winner

Got a brilliant idea that can make a real difference? The Best Product prize is for the most innovative and impactful project. Whether it solves a big problem or brings something totally new to the table, we’re looking for creativity and smart solutions. The top team will win ₹40k and bragging rights as the best creator this year!

Runner Up
1 winner

Not every great idea has to be first to shine! The Runner-Up prize is for teams who’ve built something awesome but just missed the top spot. If your project is impressive and well-executed, this prize is for you! You'll take home ₹20k for your hard work and creativity. Keep pushing the limits and bring your best!

Hack for CUSAT
1 winner

HACK FOR CUSAT is open to everyone - it's not just for CUSATians! Just that your project should focus on solving issues faced by CUSAT!

Best Use Gamification and AI in Personalised Learning
1 winner

The Adapt Track by Eduport is helping students make education their superpower! Combine AI and gamification to create solutions that adapt to individual learners, using data analytics to tailor content to each student's pace and preferences. Build engaging tools that motivate students and enhance their performance through personalized learning paths to win awesome prizes for you and your team!

Best use of Conductor
1 winner

Show off your skills with Orkes Conductor, the ultimate open-source microservices orchestration platform! Create a workflow that tackles a real-world challenge for a shot at winning awesome prizes! To join in, build a workflow with at least three tasks, including one operator and one system task. Then, submit a description, a link, and a screenshot of your successful execution.

Let your creativity shine, and may the best workflow take the win!

Best Solutions for Social Impact
1 winner

Make some waves with the Change Maker Track at Make-A-Ton 7.0 powered by Eduport. Dedicated to Abhijit Menon, this track is your opportunity to create meaningful solutions for pressing societal challenges like healthcare, education, and sustainability — be the change you want to see!

You’ll receive access to top-notch mentorship and incubation support, giving you the tools to turn your ideas into real-world solutions. Join us in building innovative projects that tackle global issues and help shape a better future!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Make-A-Ton

Make-A-Ton

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Technical Implementation
  • Problem - Solution Fit
    Does the hack solve the problem that the team identified?
  • UX/UI
  • Completion
    How complete is the hack?
  • Presentation and Pitch

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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