Be Industry Ready!

Welcome to HackXios 2k25, a 36-hour online hackathon hosted by Axios — The Development Club of IIIT Bhopal in association with AWS.
This isn’t just a hackathon — it’s a launchpad for creators, problem-solvers, and dreamers who want to build solutions that scale in the real world. Whether you're a beginner exploring DevOps or a seasoned developer ready to deploy your next big idea — this is your moment to build without limits.

With participation from 20+ top institutes across India — including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and leading private universities — HackXios 2k25 brings together some of the brightest young innovators in the country.

📄 PPT Submission (Round 1)
Submit your idea using the official submission form after applying on Devfolio.

📥Download PPT Template
Download in pptx format and edit, do not add or subtract any pages.
📤 Submit Your PPT Here

🗓 Last Date to Submit PPT: 23rd December 2025, 11:59PM
⚠️ Note: Only participants who have applied on Devfolio will be evaluated.

🌐 Themes
Health Tech
EdTech
AI / Machine Learning
Blockchain
FinTech
Open Innovation

💡 No fixed problem statements — build your own innovative solution according to your track and real-world engineering principles.

🧠 Round 1: PPT Shortlisting
Apply on Devfolio and submit your PPT. Shortlisted teams will proceed to the main hackathon.

💻 Round 2: 36-Hour Online Hackathon (29th–30th Dec)
Teams selected from Round 1 will build a fully functional project in 36 hours.
Your final submission must include:
A GitHub repository with properly committed code
A working deployed link
A demo video explaining your project

Evaluation focuses on innovation, technical depth, creativity, impact, and execution.

🏆Prizes & Recognition
1. Prizes worth ₹50,000+ (and growing as sponsors onboard)
2. AWS credits, goodies, and exclusive Axios merchandise
3. Certificates for all participants of round-1 (Teams that submit a PPT)

⚠️ Note: Any violation of Devfolio Code of Conduct can lead to straight disqualifaction of team.
Rules: Code of Conduct

👥 Eligibility:-
Team size: 2–6 members
Open to students from any college across India
Fully online – no boundaries, just pure innovation

🗓️ Dates:-
Registrations Open: 15th Dec, 2025
PPT Submission Deadline: 23rd Dec, 2025
Hackathon Dates: 29th–30th Dec, 2025

📍 Venue: Online (hosted on Devfolio)

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