🧠 Mental Health AI Hackathon

Awaken AI: Tech for Inner Peace
Organised under Bodhi – Mental Health Fair 2025

🎯 Objective

To encourage students to design innovative, tech-based solutions (apps, AI tools, chatbots, digital campaigns, or models) that promote mental well-being, reduce stigma, and make mental health support more accessible.

📌 Instructions & Guidelines

👥 Participation

1. The hackathon is open to all students (individual or team participation allowed; max 3–4 members per team).
   
   

2. Teams must register in advance using the QR code provided.
   
   

🏗️ Structure of the Hackathon

1. Round 1 – Idea Submission (Pitch Deck / Abstract)
   
   

   • Each participant/team will submit a 1–2 page concept note or short presentation.
     
     

   • Should include: problem statement, proposed solution, and use of AI/tech.
     
     

   • Judges will shortlist teams for the next round.
     
     

2. Round 2 – Prototype / Demonstration
   
   

   • Shortlisted teams will prepare a prototype, demo, or detailed pitch (slides allowed).
     
     

   • Each team will have 8 minutes for presentation + 2 minutes Q&A.
     
     

3. Final Round – Solution Pitch
   
   

   • The top 4 teams will present in front of expert judges and the audience.
     
     

   • They must showcase how their idea contributes to mental health and well-being (practicality, innovation, and scalability).
     
     

⏱️ Time Rules

• Maximum 8 minutes for each pitch.
  
  

• 2–3 minutes for Q&A (judges’ questions).
  
  

• Exceeding time will affect scores.
  
  

📊 Judging Criteria

1. Relevance to Mental Health Needs – 25%
   
   

2. Innovation & Creativity – 20%
   
   

3. Feasibility & Practical Application – 20%
   
   

4. Impact on Students/Community – 15%
   
   

5. Clarity of Pitch & Presentation Skills – 10%
   
   

6. Use of AI/Technology – 10%
   
   

📜 General Rules

1. Original ideas only—plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
   
   

2. Participants may use any platform, prototype tool, or presentation format.
   
   

3. Teams must ensure that their solution respects ethics and data privacy.
   
   

4. The decision of judges will be final and binding.
   
   

5. All participants will receive certificates; winners will be awarded prizes.

Templates

Round 1 – Idea Submission (Abstract / Concept Note)

Participants must submit a short write-up (1–2 pages).

Template:
Title of the Idea: ___________________________
Team Name & Members: ___________________________
Institution/Department: ___________________________

1. Problem Statement
   What specific mental health challenge are you addressing?
   Why is this important?
   
   

2. Proposed Solution
   Describe your idea (app/tool/campaign/etc.).
   How does it work?
   
   

3. Use of AI/Technology
   What technology will you use? (AI, chatbot, app, sensors, etc.)
   
   

4. Target Audience
   Who will benefit from this solution? (students, community, youth, etc.)
   
   

5. Expected Impact
   What positive change will this idea bring?

Last date of registration - 26/09/2025