Aarambh is an exciting one-day hackathon powered by Gemini and organized by the TrishulX Community, in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH) and Vel Tech University.

It’s a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and creativity — where developers, students, and tech enthusiasts come together to build groundbreaking projects using the Gemini API and explore the limitless potential of generative AI.

Participants will form teams, brainstorm ideas, code innovative solutions, and showcase their creations — from AI-driven applications to impactful real-world tools. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an experienced coder ready to experiment, this event is your chance to build, connect, and shine.

What to Expect:
• Hands-on experience with the Gemini API
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Exciting prizes, challenges, and exclusive MLH + Gemini swag
• A fun, engaging, and collaborative developer environment hosted by the TrishulX Community

Event Details:
Date: November 3, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai
Organizers: TrishulX Community x Vel Tech R&D Institute
Powered by: Gemini | Supported by MLH

Join us for Aarambh and experience a day of learning, building, and celebrating technology — powered by Gemini and Major League Hacking (MLH), proudly hosted by the TrishulX Community.

 

Requirements

To be eligible for judging, each team must submit the following by the submission deadline on Devpost:

  1. Project Description:
    A clear explanation of your idea, what it does, and the problem it solves.

  2. Working Prototype:
    A functional demo, prototype, or MVP of your project. It can be hosted online, shared via a GitHub repository, or demonstrated during offline judging.

  3. Demo Video (Optional but Recommended):
    A short video (2–3 minutes) explaining your project, features, and how it works. Include a demo of your app or prototype in action.

  4. Presentation or Pitch Deck (Optional):
    If you have slides or visuals explaining your concept, you may include them in your submission files.

  5. Team Details:
    List all team members with their roles and contributions.

  6. Use of Gemini API (Preferred Track):
    Projects that utilize the Gemini API should clearly mention where and how it was used within the project.

  7. Submission Format:
    Submit your project on Devpost with:
    • Project title
    • Short description
    • Link to the code repository (e.g., GitHub)
    • Optional video/demo link
    • Optional file upload (ZIP, PDF, or presentation deck)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$89+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Award for best use of the Gemini API - First Winner
$40 in cash
1 winner

Stick C Plus2 IoT development kit, MLH Stckers pack,
Unstop T-Shirt,Dairy,Bookmarks and Stickers.

Award for best use of the Gemini API - Second Winner
$34 in cash
1 winner

MLH Stckers pack,
Unstop T-Shirt, Dairy, Bookmarks and Stickers.

Award for best use of the Gemini API - Third Winner
$15 in cash
1 winner

MLH Stckers pack,
Unstop T-Shirt,Dairy,Bookmarks and Stickers.

Award for best use of the Gemini API - Fourth Winner
1 winner

MLH Stckers pack,
Unstop T-Shirt,Dairy,Bookmarks and Stickers.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dr. M.Kavitha

Dr. M.Kavitha
Professor

Pranshu Chourasia's

Pranshu Chourasia's
Lead Organizer

Divesh Anand

Divesh Anand
Lead Organizer

Sundar narayan

Sundar narayan
Professor

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity
    How original and creative is the idea? Does it approach a real-world problem in a new or interesting way? Weight: 25%
  • Technical Implementation
    How well was the project built? Does it make effective use of the Gemini API or other technologies? Weight: 25%
  • Impact & Usefulness
    How clearly is the idea and implementation explained during the demo and in the submission? Weight: 15%
  • Design & User Experience
    Is the project intuitive, well-designed, and user-friendly? Weight: 15%

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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