Manav Rachna Hosts India’s Largest Hackathon: HackIndia Web3

• Over 600 innovative minds participated in the HackIndia Web3 Hackathon on August 27-28, 2024
• Team Dash emerged victorious, while TechnoNinja and Sankalp were the runners-up, advancing to the Delhi finals

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Computer Applications at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and the School of Computer Applications (SCA) at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) proudly hosted the inaugural HackIndia Web3 Hackathon 2024. Organized by CSharpCorner, the event gathered over 600 student developers from across India to delve into Web3 innovations.

The event began with an inaugural ceremony featuring distinguished guests: Dr. Naresh Grover, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Mr. Ramesh Nair, Registrar; Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Dean, SCA; Dr. Geeta Nijhawan, Associate Dean (SET);  Dr. Suhail Javed Quraishi, HoD-SCA, and Dr Tapas Kumar, HoD-CSE.

Mr. Sahil Aujla, Developer Relations at Alchemy delivered the keynote address who captivated the audience with an engaging overview of blockchain technology, including Smart Contracts, NFTs, and Bitcoin. He encouraged participants to use Alchemy’s tools to develop innovative blockchain solutions. Mr. Piyush and Mr. Chetnya from Akash Network showcased their decentralized cloud marketplace, addressing challenges in centralized cloud systems. Mr. Suresh from Rair Tech introduced how integrating NFT technology with video streaming enables content creators to tokenize their work for NFT-gated access.

The Hackathon featured problem domains such as Generative AI, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, IoT, Cloud, and an Open Track, with sub-tracks including dApps, Blockchain, NFTs, DeFi, and Web3 for Social Good. Support came from companies like Rair Tech, Lotus, Ample, Sharp Innovation Foundation, Akash Network, Alchemy, and Solana.

The valedictory session saw Dr. Naresh Grover congratulate the advancing teams and express gratitude for hosting the event. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sanjay Srivastava emphasized the importance of perseverance and self-discovery in the “Perform or Perish Era.”

The top three teams—Team Dash (Winner), TechnoNinja (First Runner-Up), and Sankalp (Second Runner-Up)—were awarded and will compete in the Delhi finals.

The organizing team comprising Dr Kamlesh Sharma, Dr Anupama Pankaj, Dr Poonam Tanwar & Dr Savita Sindhu was honored for their efforts, and plant saplings were given to dignitaries as a gesture of sustainability. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Mamta, acknowledging the support of all participants, judges, mentors, sponsors, and volunteers.