ONLINE HACKATHON • B.TECH CSE STUDENTS

Build a SaaS Product.
Solve a Real Problem.

Research. Build. Innovate. Pitch. Step into the role of a developer, product designer and startup founder.

24 Hours100% OnlineTeams of 1–4SaaS Challenge

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The Challenge

Build a SaaS for Schools.

Don't build another basic school management system. Find a meaningful problem, research it, and create a product that could realistically be sold to schools.

Your Mission

Schools manage thousands of students, teachers and parents using a mix of WhatsApp, spreadsheets, paper, calls and manual follow-ups.

Your mission is to identify a meaningful problem faced by schools and build a commercially viable SaaS solution to solve it.

ResearchIdentifyDesignDevelopTestPitch

⚠️ Think Beyond CRUD

Simple attendance, registration, timetable, fee, marks or notice-board systems alone will not qualify as a strong solution.

  • Find a real pain point.
  • Research the users.
  • Build a functional MVP.
  • Explain why someone would pay.
Ideas to Explore

What could you build?

These are inspiration only. Your team is free to discover a completely different problem.

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Smart School Transport

Track buses, predict delays and notify parents with useful operational insights.

👨‍🏫

Teacher Productivity

Reduce repetitive administrative work through intelligent workflows and automation.

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Parent Communication

Create structured, measurable communication between schools, teachers and parents.

🎯

Admission CRM

Manage enquiries, follow-ups, applications and admissions as a measurable funnel.

📝

Complaint Management

Track complaints from submission and assignment through resolution and feedback.

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AI-Powered Operations

Use AI where it genuinely solves a problem—not just to add a chatbot.

Build Requirements

This is not just a coding competition.

You need to think like a product team: understand the problem, build the solution, and prove the business case.

01 — Authentication

Support appropriate user roles such as School Admin, Teacher, Parent or Student.

02 — Dashboard

Show meaningful information and actions for your target users.

03 — Database

Store and manage real application data rather than relying only on static screens.

04 — Complete Workflow

At least one important process must work end-to-end.

05 — Analytics

Turn collected data into useful insights for the customer.

06 — Responsive

Your MVP should work across mobile, tablet and desktop screens.

🤖 AI is allowed

ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, AI APIs and ML libraries are permitted. However, participants must understand and explain their implementation. Judges may ask why a technology or algorithm was selected and what happens when inputs or data change.

🚨 Mid-Hackathon Challenge

Your first version may target one school. During the event, an additional requirement can be announced: support multiple schools without mixing their data. Teams should be prepared to think about multi-tenancy, roles, scalability and security.

Startup Thinking

Build something people would pay for.

Your project isn't complete when the code works.

Who is your customer?

Identify who makes the purchasing decision.

Who uses it?

The buyer and end user may be different people.

Why would they pay?

Explain the value and what problem your product removes.

How much?

Propose a realistic pricing model and justify it.

How will you sell?

Suggest a basic customer acquisition strategy.

What's different?

Explain your differentiation from existing solutions.

Judging

How your project will be evaluated.

A beautiful UI alone won't win. We are looking for problem + technology + product thinking.

CategoryWeight
Problem Research15
Business Potential15
Innovation10
UI/UX10
Technical Implementation20
SaaS Architecture15
Working MVP10
Presentation5
Total100
Timeline

From registration to pitch.

Registration Opens[DATE]
Registration Closes[DATE]
Participant Confirmation[DATE]
Hackathon Begins[DATE + TIME]
Development24 HOURS
Submission Deadline[DATE + TIME]
Final Presentations[DATE + TIME]
🏆 Winners Announced[DATE + TIME]
Eligibility

Who can participate?

🎓 B.Tech / B.E.

CSE and related technical branches.

👥 Team Size

1–4 participants per team.

💻 Skills

Web, AI/ML, databases, programming, UI/UX and related skills are welcome.

Registration

Ready to build?

Fill in the form below. Replace the demo submission handler with your backend, Google Form, Formspree, Apps Script, or other form service before launch.

Why participate?

  • Build a real SaaS MVP.
  • Experience research-driven product development.
  • Practice architecture, development and testing.
  • Learn business model and product pitching.
  • Receive a participation certificate.
  • Get recognition for winning teams.
  • Potential opportunity for further product discussion with Colour Craft Multimedia, subject to organizer terms.

Registration fee: [FREE / ₹___]

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About the Organizer

Colour Craft Multimedia

Colour Craft Multimedia is a creative and technology-focused organization working across digital media, video production, design, marketing, education and technology-driven solutions.

We believe the next generation of professionals should not only learn technology — they should build with it.

Why EDUTECHX?

Start with the problem.

Traditional academic projects often begin with “What project can we make?” EDUTECHX asks participants to begin with “What problem can we solve?”

The goal is to create an environment where students can Learn → Experiment → Build → Present.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is the hackathon online?

Yes. The entire hackathon is conducted online.

Who can participate?

B.Tech/B.E. CSE and related students. Final eligibility should be confirmed by the organizer before publishing.

Can I participate individually?

Yes. Individual participation is allowed.

What is the maximum team size?

4 members per team.

Can we use AI tools?

Yes. AI tools are allowed, but participants must understand and explain their implementation.

Do we need to build a complete commercial product?

No. You need to build a functional MVP that demonstrates the core solution.

Do we need previous hackathon experience?

No. Previous hackathon experience is not required.

What technologies can we use?

You may choose your technology stack as long as you can explain and demonstrate the implementation.

Final Call

Your idea is only an idea until you build it.

Research a problem. Build a solution. Turn it into a product.

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24 HOURS • ONLINE • BUILD A SAAS • THINK LIKE A STARTUP