Mechovate 1.0 Engineering Hackathon

Mechovate 1.0 is a 24-hour national-level offline hackathon organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, in collaboration with an industry partner.

The hackathon is designed to challenge engineering students to solve real-world mechanical and interdisciplinary problems with a strong focus on feasibility, innovation, and industry relevance.

Event Details:

• Event Name: Mechovate 1.0
• Type: National-Level Hackathon
• Mode: Offline (24 Hours)
• Dates: 26–27 February 2025
• Venue: St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai
• Team Size: 3–6 members

Hardware Domains:

• Agriculture & Rural Development
• Healthcare & Biomedical Devices
• Clean Energy & Sustainability
• Water Resources Management
• Robotics & Drones
• Smart Vehicles & Transportation

Software / Interdisciplinary Domains

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Health Technology
• Education Technology
• Blockchain
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Open Innovation

Who Can Participate

• UG Engineering students from any discipline

What Participants Get

• Opportunity to work on industry-aligned problem statements
• Mentorship from faculty and industry experts
• Evaluation by experienced judges
• Certificates for all participants
• Recognition and rewards for top-performing teams

Why Participate

Mechovate 1.0 goes beyond ideation. Teams are evaluated on problem understanding, technical depth, feasibility, and real-world applicability, making it a strong platform for students serious about engineering innovation.

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