KPRIET Hosts National-Level Hackathon "Hack the Horizon" with 398 Participants from Across India
Coimbatore,
April 2025:
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (KPRIET) successfully hosted Hack the Horizon, a 24-hour national-level hackathon aimed at fostering innovation and technological solutions to real-world problems.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation with 112 teams comprising 398 students from 49 institutions across the country. Organized by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, in association with the IEEE KPRIET Student Branch, the Department of AI & ML, and the Department of AI & DS, the hackathon provided a dynamic platform for young minds to collaborate and innovate.
Participants were challenged to develop projects in domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Web and App Development, HealthTech, Smart Cities, and Sustainability.
An expert jury panel evaluated the projects based on innovation, technical implementation, design, feasibility, and potential impact. The top three winning teams were awarded cash prizes of ₹15,000, ₹7,000, and ₹3,000 respectively.
Every participant received a certificate of recognition and an enriching experience that broadened their perspective on problem-solving through technology.
The event stood as a testament to KPRIET’s commitment to nurturing future-ready technologists and promoting interdisciplinary innovation. As the slogan goes—24 hours is all it takes to change the horizon.