KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, recently organized InnoHacks 3.0, which is a 24-hour offline hackathon, orchestrated by the proficient students’ team ‘Innogeeks’. The event received over 3000 individual registrations and 6 lakh+ interactions on Devfolio on different themes ranging from Blockchain/Web3 to AIoT integration. Of these, top 40 teams were selected to participate in the 24-hour hackathon on campus. Industry experts like Yuvraj Kachhawaha, Akhil Gupta, Nikhil Gehlot, Dr. Ravindra, and Digvijay were invited as judges, who motivated and guided the participants throughout the event.

The major highlight of the event was a podcast that featured luminaries like Nishant Chahar (YouTuber, content creator, and ExSDE @Microsoft), Kshitiz Miglani (co-founder @Devsnet), and Tanya Rajhans (maestro of code from @DevRev). They shared insights and inspirations from their illustrious journeys, igniting a spark of innovation in the participants.

The teams that captured the hearts of the judges and secured the top three positions were Team Sentinels (Winner) that received a prestigious prize of 70,000 rupees, Team Gladiators (1st Runner Up) that was awarded a prize of 35,000 rupees and Team BroCode (2nd Runner Up) that secured a prize of 20,000 rupees.

Dr. Ravindra Gaur (Scientist E technology translation and innovation division DST Govt of India), the Chief Guest and Mr. Digvijay (Branch Manager HDFC), the Guest of Honour, alongside Dr. Anil Ahlawat (Director In-charge), Dr. Manoj Goel (Joint Director), Dr. Adesh Kumar Pandey, HoD IT and Dr. Saurav Kumar (DGM TBI-KIET) jointly bestowed honors upon the deserving winners.

All winning teams were honored with prize money and coveted goodies, symbolizing their dedication and innovation. The event concluded with heartfelt gratitude from the organizing team to all participants, faculty members, judges, and mentors for their unwavering contribution and support, underscoring the collaborative spirit that propelled InnoHacks 3.0 to resounding success.

After the captivating podcast, the HDFC Startup Build-Up Parivartan Grant winners were heralded, marking yet another milestone in the journey of innovation. TBI-KIET meticulously processed 53 applications, meticulously narrowing down to the top 5, with Mercredi Private Solution Limited and Carbon Solution Private Limited emerging victorious.

InnoHacks 3.0 stood as a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence among the brightest minds in the country.

Prizes and Sponsors:

Generous prizes awaited the winners, with the first prize boasting 70,000 INR along with an array of swag and learning opportunities. The event was made possible by esteemed sponsors like MeitY - Government of India, AlgoPrep, and Devfolio, among others.

KIET Organized Innohacks 3.0: A Paradigm of Innovation

- Nishant Chahar, a sensational YouTuber, content creator, and ExSDE @Microsoft, shared his journey as a fresher, his insights about the hackathon victories, his decision to quit his SDE role at Microsoft, and his journey of becoming a successful YouTuber. He also shared about his startups AlgoPrep and Tayyari.

- Kshitiz Miglani, co-founder @Devsnet, Ex- SDE@Amazon, Paytm, and Samsung, shared insights from his college life, emphasizing the passion for teaching that ignited in him and turned him into a mentor. He stressed focusing more on improving skill sets.

- Tanya Rajhans, a maestro of code from @DevRev, ex-Google and LinkedIn, and an expert in Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS, shared memories from her college life, experiences during the COVID lockdown, and her journey of starting a coding club at her college. She also emphasized the importance of building skill sets.

HDFC STARTUP BUILDUP PRIVARTAN

Event Culmination:

The event reached its zenith with a captivating podcast, followed by the prize distribution ceremony, leaving the audience spellbound and inspired. Dr. Adesh Kumar Pandey, HoD of Information Technology, extended heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, marking the event's triumphant conclusion.

The track prizes were clinched by exceptional teams:

  1. Gladiators (Innovact)
  2. BroCode (EasyEd)
  3. FTB (Ideaforage)
  4. Geek Girls (Decoding Draupadi)