Technovate Hackathon
Event Overview :
The Technovate Hackathon brought together eight finalist teams, each comprising six members, for an engaging and high-energy competition. Structured to promote creativity and collaboration, the event served as a platform for participants to design innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Throughout the hackathon, teams engaged in brainstorming, prototyping, and refining their ideas under the mentorship of industry experts. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, rapid prototyping, and interdisciplinary teamwork, the event offered an enriching and impactful experience for all participants.
Event Details :
The Technovate Hackathon was held on 25th January 2025 at FORE School of Management, CR-5. During the event, teams presented their PPTs and initial prototypes, showcasing their innovative ideas and early-stage solutions. The platform enabled participants to refine their concepts, gather constructive feedback from mentors, and further strengthen their prototypes. Teams highlighted their problem-solving approach and technical execution, while also gaining valuable insights from industry experts and judges.
Participants in Technovate
| S.No. | Team Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Xset |
| 2. | Tech Titans |
| 3. | Visionary Vortex |
| 4. | Titans |
| 5. | Technocrats |
| 6. | FOREverse |
| 7. | 3/3 |
| 8. | Data Visionaries |
Winner Details
| Position Secured | Team Name | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Visionary Vortex |
Radhika Sarin Mohit Vaidya Swati Kaushik Khushi Kalra Rushil Kohli Divyangi Jain |
| 2nd | Titans |
Aruni Tripathi Shubham Singh Akanksha Agarwal Shristy Agrawal Mayuri Vedanta |
| 3rd | Technocrats |
Shreeya Yashvi Jasleen Kaur Chadh a Mohit Agarwal Anjala Krishnendu Adhikary Itighne Sinha |
Snippets from the event
Participants impressed the judges with their creativity, innovation, and execution. The mentorship sessions proved highly interactive, offering teams valuable guidance and perspectives from industry professionals. The hackathon floor was vibrant with energy as teams engaged in coding sprints, prototype testing, and solution refinement. In addition, thought-provoking discussions on emerging technologies and industry challenges added further depth and learning to the event.
FSM HACKATHON 3.0
Event Overview :
FSM Hackathon 2025 was a dynamic and competitive event designed to foster innovation, problem-solving, and technical expertise among students and professionals. Participants worked on real-world challenges, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, and other exponential tools to create impactful solutions. The hackathon served as a collaborative platform for showcasing creativity and technical skills, while also enabling participants to network with industry leaders and experts.
The event attracted a strong registration of 436 participants, reflecting effective outreach and marketing efforts. Engagement metrics were equally impressive, recording 45,768 impressions and 13,198 views, which underscored the event’s widespread visibility. The participant pool demonstrated diversity and inclusivity, with 172 female participants (39%) alongside 262 male participants. Representation spanned across disciplines, with 58.5% from Engineering and 37.6% from Management, highlighting the hackathon’s broad appeal across academic domains. (Source: Unstop)
Event Details :
- Date: 11th March, 2025 (Final Round)
- Venue: FORE School of Management, New Delhi
- Duration: 11 AM - 4:30 PM
- Theme: Purpose Driven AI
- Organized by: Team SIGnalytics
- Participants: 13 teams (5-6 members each) in the final round.
Participants in FSM Hackathon 3.0 :
FSM Hackathon 2025 witnessed participation from multiple teams across various institutions and organizations from India including:
- Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida
- Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai
- Fostiima Business School, Delhi
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi
- HMR Institute of Technology And Management (HMRITM), New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
- International School of Business and Research (ISBR), Bangalore
- Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
- Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology (RKGIT), Ghaziabad
- Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Delhi
- Department of Management Studies (DoMS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
- S.P. Mandali's Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai (WeSchool)
- Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Jaipur
- Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology (SRMSCET), Bareilly
- GLA University (GLAU), Uttar Pradesh
- IMS Engineering College (IMSEC), Ghaziabad
- Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (SVECW), Andhra Pradesh
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, Chennai
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Delhi
- University School of Automation & Robotics, Delhi
Winner Details
| Position Secured | Team Name | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | HackHers | Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Delhi |
| 2nd | Erudites | FORE School of Management |
| 3rd | Coders Got Latent | Llyod Institute of Engineering and Technology |
Judges Panel
| Name | Designation | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Rahul Miglani | Senior VP, Engineering | NashTech |
| Prof. Saurabh Mittal | Professor, IT | FORE School of Management |
| Prof. Ashok Harnal | Professor, IT | FORE School of Management |
| Prof. Pranesh Nagarajan | Chair (Corporate Relations and Career Development) | FORE School of Management |
Snippets from the event
Design Thinking Workshop
Workshop Overview:
The opening workshop of the Technovate Hackathon, Design Thinking, was conducted by Prof. Surabhi Koul. The session introduced participants to a structured yet creative approach to problem-solving, emphasizing innovation and user-centered solutions. Attendees were guided through the core stages of design thinking, which are empathizing, ideating, and prototyping, gaining valuable insights into applying these methods to real-world challenges.
Workshop Details:
The workshop was held on 16 January 2025 at FORE School of Management in CR 5. It was conducted by Prof. Surabhi Koul, Associate Professor in the Marketing Area at FSM. The audience comprised hackathon teams along with other students from FORE. The session focused on several key areas, including an introduction to the five stages of design thinking, approaches to conducting user research and empathy mapping, strategies for brainstorming and prototyping solutions, and interactive group activities that encouraged collaboration and practical application.
Impact of the Workshop:
The workshop proved to be highly impactful, providing participants with a clear framework to approach complex problems from a human-centered perspective. They were introduced to practical tools and strategies for ideation, which strengthened their problem-solving abilities. Through collaborative, hands-on activities, participants worked in teams to develop innovative solutions while gaining valuable insights into how design thinking is applied in startups and industry. The interactive nature of the session encouraged active engagement, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and creative approaches. Overall, the workshop laid a strong foundation for teams to refine their hackathon projects using a structured, design-driven methodology.
Snippets from the Event:
Prof. Surabhi Koul stressed the importance of building empathy with users in the design process. Participants collaborated on whiteboarding sessions to brainstorm ideas, followed by discussions on how leading organizations apply design thinking in practice. The session concluded with live prototyping, where teams sketched and shared conceptual models of their solutions.
Concluding remarks
The Design Thinking Workshop by Prof. Surabhi Koul offered participants a meaningful perspective on structured innovation. Its interactive format enabled them to apply concepts in real time, making the session both engaging and impactful. This strong foundation equipped hackathon teams to tackle challenges with a creative, user-focused mindset. The Technovate Hackathon then moved forward with additional sessions that further guided participants in shaping ideas into practical solutions.
Prototype Development Workshop
Workshop Overview:
The second workshop of the Technovate Hackathon, Prototype Development, equipped participants with the skills and tools to translate their ideas into tangible prototypes. The session emphasized bridging the gap between ideation and execution, guiding teams to create functional models of their solutions. Participants were introduced to a range of prototyping techniques, rapid iteration methods, and best practices for refining concepts based on user feedback.
Workshop Details:
The workshop was held on 21 January 2025 at FORE School of Management in CR 15 and was conducted by Mr. Dilip Yadav, Senior Flutter Developer. The audience comprised hackathon teams and other students from FORE who were keen to bring their concepts to life. The session highlighted the role of prototyping in the innovation process and covered key themes such as selecting appropriate tools and techniques, integrating user feedback for iterative improvement, and practical demonstrations of platforms like Figma and Flutter.
Trainer Details:
| Name | Designation | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dilip Yadav | Sr. Flutter Developer | G1 Technologies |
| Mr. Mayank Singh | Associate Software Engineer | Raising Superstars |
Impact of the Workshop:
The workshop had a significant impact on participants, enabling them to develop functional prototypes with greater efficiency. They gained practical insights into transforming ideas into working models, which strengthened their problem-solving approach. Teams were guided on identifying key features, creating both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, and incorporating continuous user feedback to refine their solutions. The session equipped participants with the technical and strategic skills needed to move seamlessly from concept to execution.
Snippets from the Event:
The workshop included live demonstrations of prototyping tools and software, allowing participants to engage in interactive exercises where they quickly created and tested initial prototypes. Discussions also highlighted real-world applications of prototyping in startups and industries. Teams collaborated to present early-stage models of their hackathon projects and received valuable feedback from both peers and mentors.
Concluding Remarks
The Prototype Development Workshop served as a vital stage of the Technovate Hackathon, offering participants practical experience in building and refining prototypes. Its interactive format enabled attendees to apply their learnings immediately, making the session both engaging and insightful. Equipped with these skills, hackathon teams were better prepared to develop functional prototypes capable of addressing real-world challenges.