ABOUT PROTOTHON'26 ProtoThon ’26 is a 12-hour national-level hackathon organized by Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology, jointly hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS), and Department of CSE (Cyber Security). The event is designed as a well-structured, time-bound innovation challenge that brings together students, developers, designers, and problem-solvers to collaboratively ideate, design, and develop functional prototypes addressing real-world challenges. ProtoThon ’26 provides an intensive, hands-on, and competitive environment that encourages participants to apply engineering principles, emerging technologies, creativity, and teamwork to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. The vision of ProtoThon ’26 is to cultivate a strong culture of innovation, prototyping, and problem-solving among students by offering a collaborative platform that bridges academic knowledge with real-world applications, empowering young technologists to become future-ready innovators and leaders.
Requirements
AI in Healthcare and Agriculture
Innovations in medical technology, patient care, smart farming, and sustainable food production
What to BuildParticipants should develop AI-driven solutions that improve healthcare services or agricultural practices, such as:
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Disease prediction or diagnosis systems
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Medical image analysis or patient monitoring tools
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AI chatbots or decision-support systems for healthcare
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Crop disease detection using computer vision
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Smart irrigation or yield prediction systems
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Soil, weather, or crop analytics platforms
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AI-based supply chain or food sustainability solutions
Solutions may include ML models, data analytics dashboards, mobile/web apps, or IoT + AI prototypes.
What to Submit-
Working AI prototype (application/model/simulation)
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Source code (GitHub repository or zip)
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Project document (PDF):
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Problem statement
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Dataset description
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AI/ML approach and workflow
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Model architecture & results
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Impact and future scope
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Presentation (PPT)
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Live demo or recorded demo (if required)
Protecting digital infrastructure, preventing cyber crimes, and ensuring data privacy for citizens
What to BuildParticipants should build cybersecurity-focused solutions that enhance digital safety, such as:
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Threat detection or intrusion prevention systems
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Phishing, malware, or fraud detection tools
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Secure authentication or identity management systems
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Privacy-preserving applications
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Cyber awareness or reporting platforms
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Secure communication systems
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Tools for vulnerability assessment or monitoring
Solutions can be software tools, frameworks, dashboards, or security simulations.
What to Submit-
Functional cybersecurity prototype
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Source code (with documentation)
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Project report (PDF):
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Problem statement
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Security challenge addressed
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System architecture
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Tools, techniques, and protocols used
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Use cases and social impact
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Presentation (PPT)
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Live demo or simulated attack-defense demonstration
Open category for creative ideas, novel solutions, and student-led breakthroughs
What to BuildParticipants are free to build any innovative solution that demonstrates:
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Originality and creativity
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Clear problem identification
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Practical or future-ready applications
Examples include:
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Cross-domain solutions
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Startup or product ideas
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Social impact platforms
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Emerging tech prototypes
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Automation tools or creative applications
The solution can be a proof-of-concept, working model, or simulation.
What to Submit-
Prototype or proof-of-concept
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Source code or design files
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Innovation document (PDF):
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Problem & inspiration
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Proposed solution
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Technology stack
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Innovation aspect
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Feasibility & future potential
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Presentation (PPT)
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Demo or walkthrough
Innovations in learning, teaching tools, and access to education
What to BuildParticipants should develop technology-enabled educational solutions, such as:
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Personalized learning platforms
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AI-powered tutoring or assessment systems
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Virtual classrooms or labs
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Learning management tools
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Gamified education apps
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Accessibility-focused education solutions
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Skill development or exam preparation platforms
Solutions may be web apps, mobile apps, AI tools, or digital platforms.
What to Submit-
Working EduTech prototype
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Source code or deployment link
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Project document (PDF):
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Education problem addressed
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Target users
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Solution design & workflow
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Tools and technologies used
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Learning outcomes & impact
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Presentation (PPT)
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Live demo
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The prototype need not be a complete product but must demonstrate core functionality.
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Teams must clearly explain innovation, technical approach, and real-world impact.
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Ethical use of data and technology is mandatory.
Prizes
1,00,000
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
announced later
nil
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity
Originality of the idea, Uniqueness of approach -
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