Code to Solve, Innovate to Evolve!
Registrations are now open!
CodeBot Hackathon is a competition organised by ARTPARK @ IISc and TIH IIT Bombay, open to innovators, developers, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced coder or a beginner eager to learn, this is your chance to showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and create impactful projects.
We invite teams to choose problem statements in Agriculture, Healthcare or Smart City/Village, and build impactful, innovative solutions using:
Robotics & AI
IoT & 5G/Advanced communications
AR/VR
Immersive Skilling, Summative ∑ Approach
Unlike typical hackathons, this initiative has been envisioned in 2 parts:
1. 3-month fully virtual training program* to equip teams with mentorship and other resources. In the weeks leading up to the event, teams will participate in a structured and rigorous training program* with many opportunities to connect with peers and learn from seasoned mentors. We will offer virtual 1:1 mentoring sessions, workshops and spirited discussions to facilitate brainstorming and development of novel ideas.
2. 36-hour Finale on 17th & 18th July, 2025 in-person at ARTgarage. CodeBot culminates in a one-of-a-kind experience with a 36-hour hackathon hosted at ARTgarage in Bengaluru – a world-class facility for robotics and autonomous systems, home to startups creating the future of deep-tech.
*While the hackathon will be held in person in Bengaluru, all training sessions will be held virtually to accommodate teams from all over the country.
Awards & Recognition
Winner INR 50,000
1st Runner-up INR 35,000
2nd Runner-up INR 15,000
+++ Technical mentorship for the teams selected for the Grand Finale.
*Prize money and number of awards in each category may be enhanced based on sponsorships.
Problem Statements
Select one problem statement for your team from the 3 tracks offered below.
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Monitoring & management of farm's environmental conditions – water, soil, climate
Real-time localization system for agricultural vehicles. Operating without GPS by fusing IMU and wheel encoder data to estimate position and orientation
Improving efficiency and de-risking fruit/flower picking
Crop health and yield monitoring using drones
AI-powered voice tools or LLMs to empower farmers
Multi-Functional Manipulator with a coconut tree climbing robot
Scanning and collection of polluted items in water bodies
Autonomous traversal inside the farm
Advanced farm automation for operations such as sowing, de-weeding, spraying
VR simulation to train farmers on modern agricultural techniques, pesticide usage, and soil health management
AR-based system to detect early signs of diseases in livestock by analyzing visual symptoms and behavioral patterns.
AR tool to help farmers visualize water distribution and optimize irrigation
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Private 5G and Edge for Robotics for AR-assisted Surgeries, Diagnostics
Improved emergency response through real-time 5G communications
Improve care delivery in remote areas using AI/robotics
Precision care delivery in ICU and IP care using AI/robotics
VR simulations to train medical practitioners
Educational tools to help patients learn about drug interactions, dosages, and medication adherence
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Improving operational and safety-related communications for railways using 5G
Safety wear check mechanism for factory floor employees using 5G
Protecting IoT-enabled critical infrastructure such as smart grids, water management systems, transportation networks, and industrial automation from cyberattacks
Improve fraud detection in financial transactions with advanced communications
AI-driven automation to automatically label, categorize, and prioritize large volumes of CCTV footage for security or forensic analysis
EV-enabled traffic monitoring
Industrial Training & simulation
Tools for urban planners and decision-makers to optimize city planning and infrastructure.
Assist commuters in finding public transport options, pedestrian pathways, and accessibility features.
VR simulation to train for first responders and citizens about disaster management, emergency protocols, and smart city safety measures.
Key Dates
April 9th Registrations Open
April 25th Deadline for Proposal Submissions
May 1st Week Selection of Round 1
May-June Mentorship & Prototyping Sessions (Held virtually)
June 27/28th Pre-Hackathon Event (Online)
July 17-18th Grand Finale: 36 Hour Hackathon
Registration Fees:
Students: INR 2,500 + GST per student
Startup employees: INR 3,000 + GST per person
Working Professionals/Academic Professionals: INR 5,000 + GST per person
Why Participate?
Interact with Mentors: Mentorship through ARTPARK in the long term, before and after the hackathon.
Maximize Exposure of Your Solutions – Gain visibility through exclusive networking.
Industry Experts – Get assessed the future potential of the proposed solutions.
Academia Representatives – Understand the need for skill development in the respective domain.
Startup Founders – Get examined the viability of ideas for potential startup creation.
IP Experts – Ensure for intellectual property protection at an early stage.
Technical Communicators – Learn how to communicate your ideas and innovations effectively to intellectuals and VCs.
Join Hands-on Training: You may join leading workshops/webinars (Pre/Post Hackathon) and training sessions to showcase your tools and technologies.
Connect with Top Talent: Meet innovative developers, engineers & thinkers working across the country.
Speaking Opportunities: Join ARTTalk series to speak with the World Scientific Community.
IP Collaboration: Become stakeholders in potential IP generated under ARTPARK’s Problem-Solution Meet framework.
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines for Team Formation:
The Eligible Participants for this Hackathon 2025 are Academia, Start-ups, and Working Professionals.
The hackathon is open to those from any discipline related to engineering, science, public health or medicine, currently studying or working in India.
Each team consists of upto 4 participants including the Team Lead
The participation of female members in each team may be preferable.
The participation of team may be based on multi-institution/single institution
The Team Leader may register/apply on behalf of the team by filling up the registration form (link above). Please submit only one form per team.
Applications will only be accepted through the application form linked on this web page.
For any questions, contact us at secretariat.hackathon@artpark.in
Sponsors & Partners
We’re happy to partner with leading tech companies and organizations that support innovation.
Contact Us: secretariat.hackathon@artpark.in
Organised by: ARTPARK @ IISc and TIH-IIT Bombay
ARTPARK @ IISc (AI & Robotics Technology Park) fosters innovations in AI & Robotics by bringing together the best of research, startup, industry, and government ecosystems.
ARTPARK drives mission-oriented deep-tech projects, technology business incubation, and translational research in areas such as industrial automation, mobility, agriculture, healthcare and education.
It is a nonprofit organization seed-funded by the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India) and the Government of Karnataka.
ARTgarage Incubatory is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facility for robotics and autonomous systems. It enables innovation and incubation through advanced manufacturing and the latest communication and autonomy-AI technology infrastructure. The goal is to develop unique and differentiated assisted and fully autonomous intelligent systems for industrial, social and defence purposes.
TIH IIT Bombay has been set up at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076 (Host Institute), as a Section-8 company (not-for-profit) under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
TIH focuses on creating a self-sustaining innovation continuum by fostering inter-disciplinary, collaborative and translational research for technology and product development, building highly knowledgeable human resources and a vibrant start-up ecosystem, in the technology area of Internet of Things (IoT), Generative AI, and Quantum Sensing.