KalpanaX: Build with AI for Good

A 48-hour research-driven hackathon inspired by NASA International Space Apps Challenges. Organized by IEEE Computer Society KIIT.

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About KalpanaX Hackathon

This hackathon is a tribute to Kalpana Chawla – a symbol of limitless exploration and innovation. Join us for a 48-hour online national hackathon where you'll develop innovative solutions.

Format: 2-day hackathon | Team size: 2–4 | Open to all Indian students

Objective: Foster innovative interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid prototyping. Provide hands-on skill development in AI, coding, and design thinking

Mode: Online Hackathon; Offline Orientation + Participation Ceremony; Live-streamed nationwide

VenueCampus 17/7/5 Audi, KIIT DU (Backup hall identified)

Eligibility: KIIT students (UG, PG, PhD) and students from other Indian institutes, age 18+

The Challenges

All Challenges
🌍 Earth & Environment
🚀 Space Technology
🛰 Data Science & AI
👩‍🚀 Humanity & Beyond
Earth & Environment

Visualize Climate Change with Satellite Data

Create visualizations that help understand climate patterns using satellite data.

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Earth & Environment

Mapping Wildfires from Space

Develop tools to track and predict wildfire spread using satellite imagery.

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Space Technology

Lunar Habitat Design Challenge

Design sustainable habitats for long-term lunar missions.

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Space Technology

Space Debris Detection & Mitigation

Create systems to identify and address space debris threats.

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Data Science & AI

Building AI for Satellite Image Analysis

Develop AI models to analyze and interpret satellite imagery automatically.

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Data Science & AI

Visualizing Black Hole Data

Create innovative visualizations of black hole data from space telescopes.

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Humanity & Beyond

Apps for Astronaut Mental Health

Design applications to support mental wellbeing during long space missions.

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Humanity & Beyond

Next-gen Food Systems in Space

Innovate sustainable food production methods for space travel.

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Schedule

48 Hours of solving real world challenges with innovation for the advancement of society & Self knowledge . Date:- 12 Oct - 14 Oct 2025

Day 1, 11:30 AM

Registration & Verification

Distribution of Hackathon IDs and delegate kits (notepad, pen, stickers)

Day 1, 12:30 PM

Orientation, Q&A, Final Team Setup

Keeping everything ready to start solving the challengges.

Day 1, 2:00 PM Onwards

Hackathon Kickoff (Live-streamed)

Intensive coding and development with mentorship slots in between

Day 2, Full Day

Online Mentorship Session (3:0 - 5:0 PM)

Full-day Online Hackathon – Coding, Designing, Prototyping, and Continuous Online Mentorship (Live-streamed)

Day 3, 02:00 PM

Hackathon Ends

Judges evaluate the projects and select winners

Day 3, 02:00-03:00 PM

Submission Time

Must be submitted in this timeline, Otherwise submission will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria

Innovation & Creativity

30%

Originality and creative approach to problem-solving

Research & Technical Depth

25%

Quality of research and technical implementation

Feasibility & Impact

20%

Practical implementation potential and real-world impact

Presentation & Demo

15%

Effectiveness of communication and demonstration

Teamwork & Documentation

10%

Representation of teamwork and preparing the documents.

Prizes & Recognition

Winner

Cash prize ₹6,000

IEEE branded certificates

Exclusive swags and goodies

1st Runner Up

Cash prize ₹4,000

IEEE branded certificates

Exclusive swags and goodies

2nd Runner Up

Cash prize ₹1,800

IEEE branded certificates

Exclusive swags and goodies

All participants will receive certificates of participation and opportunities to showcase their projects on IEEE CS KIIT social media channels.