Hackovate LJ 2025
Hackathon Overview
| Organized by | LJites’ Fetialis Aevum (LFA) |
| Event Coordinated by | Dr. Monica Gahlawat (HOD, LJIMCA) |
| Date & Duration | 13th–14th September 2025 (36 Hours Continuous) |
| Venue & Mode | LJ University, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad (Offline Mode) |
| Team Limits | 1 to 4 Members per Team |
| Prize Pool Available | ₹80,000+ Total Cash Prizes |
Objective of the Event
- ✔ To provide a platform for students to collaborate and innovate in Artificial Intelligence.
- ✔ To develop AI-driven solutions addressing real-world problems.
- ✔ To encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- ✔ To bridge the gap between academia, industry, and innovation ecosystems.
Brief Description of the Event
Hackovate LJ 2025 was a 36-hour offline hackathon organized at LJ University, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, on 13th–14th September 2025 (Saturday–Sunday). The event was coordinated by Dr. Monica Gahlawat (HOD, LJIMCA) on behalf of LJICA. The hackathon brought together AI enthusiasts, developers, and innovators from diverse academic backgrounds to work in teams and design solutions with potential real-world impact. Teams of 1 to 4 members collaborated over 36 hours, supported by mentors and guided by experts.
The hackathon concluded with project presentations and evaluations by a panel of judges, followed by the prize distribution ceremony. Prizes worth ₹80,000+ were awarded to winning teams, including 1st Prize (₹40,000), 2nd Prize (₹25,000), 3rd Prize (₹15,000), and several special category awards.
Schedule Timeline Matrix
Day 1 (13th September, Saturday)
- Registration & Inauguration
- Orientation on hackathon rules and format
- Hackathon begins (36-hour development starts)
- Mentorship and checkpoint sessions
Day 2 (14th September, Sunday)
- Continuation of development activities
- Project submission deadline
- Team presentations and live demos
- Evaluation by jury members
- Prize distribution & closing ceremony
Outcomes of the Event
- Students gained hands-on experience in AI project development.
- Enhanced collaboration, problem-solving, and prototyping skills.
- Exposure to mentorship and industry practices.
- Innovative AI-based solutions with potential applicability across domains.
- Strengthened the innovation culture within LJ University.
Beneficiaries & Success Footprint
Student Participants: Around 25 students participated from LJICA, along with talented participants from other institutions.
Institutions Represented: Multiple external institutions including core teams from LJICA.
Mentors & Jury Board: Domain experts and technical engineers from academia and industry networks.
LJICA Participant Innovation Roster
Grouped dynamically by team research projects and innovation domains:
Smart Bus Optimization
ID: 22004501210037
ID: 23018501210186
ID: 23018501210210
ID: 25004401110163
ID: 21004501210068
ID: 21004501210048
Solar Energy (Team 1)
ID: 21018501210002
ID: 21018501210027
ID: 21018501210055
ID: 21018501210060
Fraud Detection
ID: 23018501210013
ID: 23018501210148
ID: 23018501210215
ID: 23018501210200
Solar Energy (Team 2)
ID: 21018501210061
ID: 21018501210032
ID: 21002501210063
Wind Prediction around Airport
ID: 23018501210136
ID: 23003501210014
ID: 23003501210058
ID: 21018501210031
Smart AI Farming Assistant
ID: 21004501210022
ID: 21004501210004
Roult Project Core
ID: 22018501210112
ID: 23002501210035
Acknowledgements & Closing
We sincerely thank LJ University management, the organizing committee, mentors, domain judges, faculty members, core tech staff, and student volunteers for their contributions. Special acknowledgment to Dr. Monica Gahlawat (HOD, LJIMCA) for her guidance and support from the LJICA unit.
Project Presentations & Moments:
