Gurugram, 24TH SEPTEMBER 2025: KIIT College of Engineering, Sohna Road, organized an Internal Hackathon as part of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025. The event, held under the theme “Think. Create. Innovate.”, provided a platform for students to present innovative ideas and prototypes aimed at solving real-world challenges through technology.
The hackathon was conducted in two phases; an Idea Presentation round, followed by the Prototype Presentation round. During both sessions, students showcased projects ranging from AI-based healthcare chatbots to advanced road network models designed to address Indian traffic challenges.
The Guests of Honour included industry experts from Vastav Intellect, Vikas Lifecare Limited, and Expedia. Dr. S.K. Dhawan from Vikas Lifecare Limited shared insights on innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting how a simple idea, backed by hard work and persistence, can evolve into a successful business generating employment opportunities. Venkatesh Bharti from Vastav Intellect emphasized the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), urging students to secure their innovations through patents and copyrights to protect their originality.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neelima Kamrah, Registrar of KIIT College of Engineering, said, “Hackathons encourage students to think differently and find innovative solutions to pressing problems. Such initiatives help them align their skills with industry requirements and prepare them to meet future challenges with confidence.”
The internal hackathon served as a preliminary round to identify and mentor teams from KIIT College of Engineering for participation in the national-level Smart India Hackathon 2025.