International HackX Hackathon Concludes at Manipal University, Youth Innovates Through Coding

Jaipur: Manipal University in Jaipur hosted the International HackX Hackathon, where over 550 participants from India and abroad, forming more than 100 teams, tackled around a dozen real-world problems in the fields of Healthcare, Fintech, Web3, Cyber Security, and Open Innovation.

The hackathon, organized under the auspices of the School of Computer Science and Engineering, E-Cell, and Atal Incubation Centre, spanned two days and lasted for 36 hours. Participants showcased innovative solutions to various societal challenges. Prof. Sandeep Chaurasia, the School Director, announced that the winning teams received cash and pool prizes exceeding two lakhs.

The closing ceremony's Chief Guest, Prof. GK Prabhu, the University's Vice Chancellor, encouraged the youth to view problems as challenges, find solutions, and ensure these solutions benefit society.

Prof. Arun Shanbagh, the Dean of Engineering, highlighted that such events offer opportunities to engage with industry experts, skill consultants, and potential investors, facilitating idea development into startups.

Dr. Santosh Vishwakarma provided an in-depth overview of the project and the participants' enthusiasm throughout the continuous 36-hour competition.

The program concluded with Dr. Neha Chaudhary, the Head of the Department, expressing her gratitude to everyone involved.

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