Name: ORION 1.0 — Build Beyond the Stars
Start: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z

Question 1

What is the registration fee?

Accepted Answer

The Round 1 registration fee is ₹100 per team. The fee is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Selected finalists will have a finalist-stage fee of ₹250 per participant.

Question 2

What is the prize pool?

Accepted Answer

ORION 1.0 has a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000, with ₹25,000 for the Winner, ₹15,000 for the First Runner-up, and ₹10,000 for the Second Runner-up, along with special recognition awards.

Question 3

Who can participate in ORION 1.0?

Accepted Answer

Students and working professionals can participate. Inter-college and interdisciplinary teams are allowed.

Question 4

What is the team size?

Accepted Answer

Each team must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 members.

Question 5

Is the hackathon online or offline?

Accepted Answer

ORION 1.0 follows a two-phase format. Round 1 is conducted online, and the Top 70 teams advance to the 24-hour offline grand finale on 18–19 September 2026 at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

ORION 1.0 — Build Beyond the Stars

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