DEV:INIT GDG X PDEU IIC Hackathon

DEV:INIT GDG Hackathon was organised with the aim of encouraging innovation, hands-on learning, and practical problem solving among students through real-world challenges. The event brought together 20+ participants from different engineering backgrounds, creating a space where students could collaborate, compete, and apply what they’ve learned in a more practical setting. It was designed to let participants explore ideas, build solutions, and experience how real development workflows feel outside the classroom.

The hackathon was conducted in multiple stages, starting with team registrations and idea submissions. Based on the relevance, feasibility, and originality of their ideas, selected teams were shortlisted for the final round. These teams then worked on developing their solutions and presented them at the end. Throughout the process, mentors and organisers were actively involved, guiding teams and helping them stay on track, which made the overall experience more engaging and productive.

The Evaluation by Jury Members was done on the following factors:

• Innovation and originality of the idea

• Technical implementation and feasibility

• Problem relevance and impact

• Presentation skills and clarity of explanation

• Team collaboration and overall execution

After careful evaluation and deliberation, the winners of the DEV:INIT GDG Hackathon were declared as follows:

• 1st Place: Team 404

• 2nd Place: Exception

• 3rd Place: EEE Core

The winning teams were appreciated for their outstanding performance, innovative solutions, and strong technical execution.

Overall, the Dev Init Hackathon turned out to be a really valuable experience for everyone involved. Participants not only got hands-on exposure to building and presenting projects but also learned a lot about teamwork, managing time under pressure, and thinking more practically. The event also helped strengthen the technical and innovation culture on campus, encouraging more students to take part in similar initiatives going forward.

DEV:INIT GDG Hackathon gave participants a great platform to come together, share ideas, and build practical solutions in a focused and engaging environment. Organised by Google Developer Group (GDG) in collaboration with PDEU IIC, the event clearly met its goal of encouraging innovation, teamwork, and hands-on learning. The energy from the participants and the quality of projects really showed the effort and talent involved. Overall, it reflected how impactful such initiatives can be in building technical skills and an innovation-driven mindset on campus, made possible by the collective support of participants, mentors, judges, and volunteers.

Participants: 26 participants