Why & How - Hackathons

Elevating Innovation

The Power of Hackathons

In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, organizations are constantly seeking ways to push the boundaries of creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Enter Hackathons—a high-energy, time-bound event that fuels innovation and drives tangible outcomes.

Why Hackathons Matter

Rapid Prototyping

Hackathons provide a unique environment for rapid prototyping and experimentation. Teams are challenged to ideate, build, and test prototypes within a condensed timeframe, fostering creativity and agility. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Hackathons bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including developers, designers, marketers, and subject matter experts. This cross-functional collaboration facilitates interdisciplinary thinking and ensures that solutions are holistic and well-rounded.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Hackathons bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including developers, designers, marketers, and subject matter experts. This cross-functional collaboration facilitates interdisciplinary thinking and ensures that solutions are holistic and well-rounded. Innovation Mindset: The intense and competitive nature of Hackathons encourages participants to think outside the box, take risks, and push the boundaries of innovation. It instills an innovation mindset within organizations and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement.

Innovation Mindset

The intense and competitive nature of Hackathons encourages participants to think outside the box, take risks, and push the boundaries of innovation. It instills an innovation mindset within organizations and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement.


How Hackathons Help Organizations

Expert Guidance

Solving Complex Problems

Hackathons provide organizations with a platform to tackle complex problems or explore new opportunities in a collaborative and creative manner.

Innovation-driven Community

Talent Development

Hackathons offer participants an opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from peers, and develop new competencies. For organizations, it serves as a talent development tool, identifying high-potential individuals and fostering their growth

Global Impact

Product Innovation

Hackathons often result in the development of innovative prototypes or proof-of-concepts that can be further refined and integrated into existing products or services. This rapid innovation cycle accelerates product development and time-to-market.


In essence, Hackathons represent a catalyst for innovation, driving organizations to think differently, experiment boldly, and embrace change. By harnessing the power of Hackathons, organizations can unlock new possibilities, drive business growth, and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving landscape.

Process Flow

Public/Private Industries/Govt Depts/Agencies/Corporations/Bodies and NGOs submit their problem statements on the DeepTech Global (DTG) Portal or on Inno Smart Platform.

DTG's Innovation Team reviews the submitted problem statements, discusses with the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency to prepare the final copy of the Problem Statement for publishing.

Final Problem Statements will be published on the DTG Portal (or InnoSmart Platform) with the schedule (from registration, evaluation to awarding the PO) of the Hackathon to accept registrations from Innovators (that are either Startups or Academic Professors or Freelance professionals).

DTG organizes the Hackathon on the scheduled date by providing necessary resources for the Hackathon.

DTG's distinguished Innovation Committee, along with representatives of the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency, reviews the outcomes of the Hackathon and awards the PO for further development and providing the full solution.


Process Flow


Step 1

Public/Private Industries/Govt Depts/Agencies/Corporations/Bodies and NGOs submit their problem statements on the DeepTech Global (DTG) Portal or on Inno Smart Platform.

Step 2

DTG's Innovation Team reviews the submitted problem statements, discusses with the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency to prepare the final copy of the Problem Statement for publishing.

Step 3

Final Problem Statements will be published on the DTG Portal (or InnoSmart Platform) with the schedule (from registration, evaluation to awarding the PO) of the Hackathon to accept registrations from Innovators (that are either Startups or Academic Professors or Freelance professionals).

Step 4

DTG organizes the Hackathon on the scheduled date by providing necessary resources for the Hackathon.

Step 5

DTG's distinguished Innovation Committee, along with representatives of the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency, reviews the outcomes of the Hackathon and awards the PO for further development and providing the full solution.


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