HACKRISE
Hackathon Mentorship Experience
Build your idea. Get mentored. Pitch with confidence.
WHERE IDEAS LEVEL UP &
MEET REAL MENTORS
HackRise is an interactive hackathon mentorship experience tailored for students to explore the hackathon journey, brainstorm real-world problem statements, refine their approaches, and practice pitching directly to mentors.
Skip the guesswork. Get direct, constructive feedback on your ideas and tech stack before you enter the actual hackathon arena!
EVENT BRIEF
HackRise 2026
DATE
24 August 2026
TIMINGS
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION
Block 4, SVCE
ELIGIBILITY
SVCE Students Exclusively
ORGANIZER
Forum of Data Science Engineers (FODSE)
Essential Event Details
DATE
24 August 2026
Mark your calendar
TIME
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Full day mentorship session
VENUE
Block 4, SVCE
On-campus session
ELIGIBILITY
SVCE Students
Open to all departments
MANDATORY EXPECTATION
Every registered participant must present their idea to the mentors. All participants are expected to pitch and present during the scheduled review.
What Mentorship Looks Like
Mentors will walk you through the hackathon ecosystem, review your problem statements, discuss technical architectures, and provide constructive guidance.
Hackathon Insights
Demystify judging criteria, problem scoping, and what separates winning projects from the rest.
1-on-1 Guidance
Pitch your ideas directly to mentors, ask tough questions, and brainstorm feasibility.
Pitch Practice
Present your solution approach in a structured format and experience real feedback rounds.
Iterate & Polish
Incorporate mentor recommendations to tighten your concept and submit with confidence.
Event Agenda
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Block 4, SVCE
Registration & Welcome
Event OpeningParticipants arrive at Block 4, complete check-in, and receive an orientation to the day's agenda.
- Sign-in and badge collection at the venue entrance.
- Brief welcome address by the organizing team.
- Overview of the day's structure and ground rules.
Hackathon Introduction by Mentors
FN SessionExperienced mentors walk participants through the hackathon ecosystem — what judges look for, how to structure a pitch, and what differentiates great hackathon ideas.
- What is a hackathon and how does it work?
- Judging criteria and evaluation parameters.
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Interactive Q&A with the mentor panel.
Mentor Interaction & Guidance
FN SessionOpen interaction window where participants can ask mentors about their ideas, tech stacks, and approaches before the formal presentation round.
- Clarify your problem statement with mentor input.
- Get early feedback on technical feasibility.
- Identify gaps in your idea before presenting.
Participant Idea Presentations
AN Session — MandatoryEvery registered participant or team presents their hackathon idea to the mentor panel. This session is mandatory for all attendees.
- All registered teams/individuals must present.
- Structured 3–5 minute idea pitch per participant.
- Mentors ask follow-up questions after each pitch.
- Focus: problem, solution, tech approach, expected impact.
Mentor Feedback & Recommendations
AN SessionMentors provide structured feedback and an actionable improvement plan to each team after all presentations are completed.
- Personalized feedback for each participating team.
- Suggested improvements to problem statement and solution.
- Guidance on next steps for the actual hackathon.
Why You Shouldn't Miss HackRise
Mentor Guidance
Gain practical insights and actionable feedback directly from experienced mentors.
Idea Validation
Strengthen and stress-test your problem statement before you spend hours coding.
Hackathon Secrets
Understand judging metrics, pitching frameworks, and how to stand out.
Pitch Confidence
Practice pitching in a supportive environment so you can present like a pro.
YOUR IDEA. YOUR STAGE.
Every registered participant must present their idea to the mentors. This is not optional — all teams and individuals are required to present regardless of idea stage.
Formulate a crisp problem statement
Outline your technical architecture
Highlight the expected real-world impact
Engage in interactive Q&A with mentors
“Every registered participant is expected to present their idea to the mentors.”
Get ready to share your passion and vision. Mentors are here to guide and elevate your work!