About the Event

Dekathon 3.0

Dekathon 3.0 is a 3-day Indo-Malaysian design hackathon jointly organized by St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology, Chengannur, in association with Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, APJ Abdul Kalam Kerala Technological University, and Kerala Startup Mission. The event will take place from March 5-7, 2025, with a central theme of "Sustainable Development Goals: Innovate for a Better Future."
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a collective commitment to address global challenges such as poverty, environmental sustainability, and social well-being. Dekathon 3.0 provides participants with the platform to :
  • Learn – Engage in expert-led workshops and talks on SDGs and technological solutions.
  • Innovate – Work collaboratively to develop creative solutions for sustainability challenges
  • Pitch – Present well-structured pitch decks showcasing your innovation.
  • Compete – Win recognition and exciting rewards by impressing a distinguished panel of judges.
Throughout the hackathon, participants will have access to mentors, industry experts, and technical resources to guide them in refining their ideas and preparing impactful presentations

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Why Dekathon 2025?

The design hackathon will offer participants an excellent and exceptional opportunity to work with international experts, challenging students to take on new perspectives, and building strong new friendships. The event will also incorporate design workshops, guest speaker sessions and social events that will help our future leaders to develop networks and transform their ideas into actions.
  • Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.
  • Skill Development: Enhance your problem-solving, teamwork, and pitching skills.
  • Impact: Contribute to global sustainability efforts by solving real-world problems.
  • Entrepreneurship: Transform your innovative solution into a business venture.
The hackathon will include design workshops, guest speaker sessions, and interactive networking events to help participants develop their ideas into actionable solutions.
Hackathon towards A Sustainable Future

Scope of Dekathon 2025

Participants will tackle key sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dekathon 3.0 presents a unique opportunity for students to innovate solutions that align with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will be challenged to design creative, impactful, and scalable solutions addressing sustainability challenges. ________________________________________ Throughout the hackathon, participants will receive mentorship, access to expert guidance, and resources to develop, refine, and present their ideas. Teams will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges, who will evaluate them based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and entrepreneurial potential. The goal of Dekathon 3.0 is to empower young innovators to contribute meaningfully toward global sustainability efforts by transforming ideas into action. ________________________________________

Terms and Conditions

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate/postgraduate/diploma students from India and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (UiTM), aged 18 or above.
  • Team Size: Maximum 3 members per team.
  • Restrictions: Team members cannot be organizers, volunteers, judges, or event sponsors.
  • Mentorship: Teams may seek guidance from experts, mentors, and industry professionals.
  • Development: All hackathon activities must take place during the event dates.
  • Agreement: Participants must accept the terms of the hackathon before registering.

Timeline

  • Dekathon Mar 2025
30
Jan

Registration Opens

Registration of individual team begins. Each team should have a maximum of 3 members.
1
March

Preworkshop

5-7
March

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Create compelling pitch decks that showcase your innovative ideas.
7
March

Evaluation

Offline evaluation will be done on 7th March
7
March

Awards

Declaration of results on 7th March.
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Prizes

An Indo-Malaysian International Hackathon

Sustainable Development Goals: Innovate for a Better Future

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Judging Criteria

Teams will be evaluated based on their pitch deck presentations, with the following scoring breakdown:
  • Innovation (30%) – How unique and creative is the solution?
  • Feasibility (25%) – Can the solution be practically implemented?
  • Impact (25%) – What positive societal/environmental changes does it bring?
  • Entrepreneurial Potential (20%) – Can it be turned into a successful business?

    • A panel of renowned judges from academia, industry, and entrepreneurship will assess the projects.

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Post Dekathon 3.0

🏆 Winning teams from India will receive a maximum of 2-week visit to UiTM, Malaysia, including:
  • Internship at UiTM’s Makers Lab
  • Networking with top researchers & entrepreneurs
🏆 Winning team from Malaysia will receive a 1-week internship at Super Fab Lab, Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM).
Additional Benefits:
  • Financial & technical assistance for marketable product development
  • Opportunity to pitch for funding & incubation support.

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Registration Fee: Rs. 2500/team

A team must be comprised of not more than 3 members.
Registration fee includes food, accomodation and event materials .
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