Hack4Safety

### **Online Idea Submission Round – Cyber Security Hackathon**

Welcome to the **Online Idea Submission Round** of the **Cyber Security Hackathon** organized by **NIT Rourkela in collaboration with the Odisha Police Department**. Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting your entry:

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#### 📌 **Submission Guidelines**

1. **PPT Format:**
   Teams must strictly follow the provided PowerPoint format for their submission.
   🔗 [Download the PPT Template](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l8Yw_2gd7llKDId6rY5ehUqMh5KwdrSJ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115475668971764739603&rtpof=true&sd=true)

2. **Optional Video Submission:**

   * Teams **may** include a short video explaining their idea or concept.
   * **Prototype is not mandatory.**
   * The video is **optional**, but it can help convey your idea more effectively.
   * Ideas must be selected **only from the proposed tracks** listed on the [Tracks Page](https://hack4safety.devfolio.co/prizes).

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#### 🏆 **Selection for the Final Round**

* The **Top 25 teams** will be shortlisted based on their submissions.
* Selected teams will be **informed prior to the offline final round**, which will be held at **NIT Rourkela on 8th November**.
* All necessary details and logistics will be communicated **directly by the Hackathon Organizing Team**.

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#### 💬 **Communication & Announcements**

All participants **must join the official Discord server** to receive important updates, announcements, and clarifications.
🔗 [Join the Discord Server](https://discord.gg/TdRt6VP8Yc)

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Let your innovation drive cyber safety forward — **Good luck to all participating teams!** 🚀

Idea Submission

Online idea submission round

### **Final Offline Round – Cyber Security Hackathon**

Get ready for the **Grand Finale** of the **Cyber Security Hackathon**, organized by **NIT Rourkela in collaboration with the Odisha Police Department**! This is where innovation meets execution — a 24-hour challenge to bring your cyber solutions to life.

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#### 🕗 **Event Schedule**

* 📍 **Venue:** NIT Rourkela
* 🗓️ **Dates:** **8th November (8:00 AM)** to **9th November (8:00 AM)**
* ⏰ **Duration:** 24 Hours of continuous hacking and innovation
* 🏅 **Prize Distribution:** **9th November** (post-evaluation ceremony)

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#### 💻 **Hackathon Task & Submission**

Selected teams are required to:

1. **Develop a fully working prototype** of their proposed idea during the hackathon hours.
2. **Submit the project** with the following materials:

   * 📦 **GitHub Repository** link (source code)
   * 📑 **Pitch Presentation (PPT)**
   * 🔗 **Working Project Link**
   * 🎥 **Demo Video** showcasing the project in action

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#### 📜 **Terms & Conditions**

* All participants attending the **offline finale** are **bound by the official Terms and Conditions** of the hackathon.
* Please ensure you have read and understood them thoroughly before the event.
* 🔗 [Read the Terms & Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ruIz4VupGgree894oneNtWSmd6KoqSfr26yMyDTU700/edit?usp=sharing)

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#### 💬 **Communication & Support**

All further details regarding the offline hackathon — including logistics, evaluation criteria, and schedule updates — will be **communicated directly to the selected teams** by our organizing members.

For any queries or clarifications, kindly connect through our **official Discord server**:
🔗 [Join the Discord Server](https://discord.gg/TdRt6VP8Yc)

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Bring your best ideas, teamwork, and energy — the stage is set for an exciting finale at **NIT Rourkela**! 🚀