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 Build

Participants should develop AI-driven solutions that improve healthcare services or agricultural practices, such as:

  • Disease prediction or diagnosis systems

  • Medical image analysis or patient monitoring tools

  • AI chatbots or decision-support systems for healthcare

  • Crop disease detection using computer vision

  • Smart irrigation or yield prediction systems

  • Soil, weather, or crop analytics platforms

  • 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)

  • Source code (GitHub repository or zip)

  • Project document (PDF):

    • Problem statement

    • Dataset description

    • AI/ML approach and workflow

    • Model architecture & results

    • Impact and future scope

  • Presentation (PPT)

  • Live demo or recorded demo (if required)

Cyber Safe India

Protecting digital infrastructure, preventing cyber crimes, and ensuring data privacy for citizens

What to Build

Participants should build cybersecurity-focused solutions that enhance digital safety, such as:

  • Threat detection or intrusion prevention systems

  • Phishing, malware, or fraud detection tools

  • Secure authentication or identity management systems

  • Privacy-preserving applications

  • Cyber awareness or reporting platforms

  • Secure communication systems

  • Tools for vulnerability assessment or monitoring

Solutions can be software tools, frameworks, dashboards, or security simulations.

What to Submit
  • Functional cybersecurity prototype

  • Source code (with documentation)

  • Project report (PDF):

    • Problem statement

    • Security challenge addressed

    • System architecture

    • Tools, techniques, and protocols used

    • Use cases and social impact

  • Presentation (PPT)

  • Live demo or simulated attack-defense demonstration

Student Innovation

Open category for creative ideas, novel solutions, and student-led breakthroughs

What to Build

Participants are free to build any innovative solution that demonstrates:

  • Originality and creativity

  • Clear problem identification

  • Practical or future-ready applications

Examples include:

  • Cross-domain solutions

  • Startup or product ideas

  • Social impact platforms

  • Emerging tech prototypes

  • 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

  • Source code or design files

  • Innovation document (PDF):

    • Problem & inspiration

    • Proposed solution

    • Technology stack

    • Innovation aspect

    • Feasibility & future potential

  • Presentation (PPT)

  • Demo or walkthrough

Education & EduTech

Innovations in learning, teaching tools, and access to education

What to Build

Participants should develop technology-enabled educational solutions, such as:

  • Personalized learning platforms

  • AI-powered tutoring or assessment systems

  • Virtual classrooms or labs

  • Learning management tools

  • Gamified education apps

  • Accessibility-focused education solutions

  • Skill development or exam preparation platforms

Solutions may be web apps, mobile apps, AI tools, or digital platforms.

What to Submit
  • Working EduTech prototype

  • Source code or deployment link

  • Project document (PDF):

    • Education problem addressed

    • Target users

    • Solution design & workflow

    • Tools and technologies used

    • Learning outcomes & impact

  • Presentation (PPT)

  • Live demo

General Notes (Applicable to All Domains)
  • The prototype need not be a complete product but must demonstrate core functionality.

  • Teams must clearly explain innovation, technical approach, and real-world impact.

  • Ethical use of data and technology is mandatory.

 

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Prizes

100,000 in prizes
1,00,000
100,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

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Judges

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