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A long time ago in a galaxy far,
far away....

It is a period of rapid innovation. At VESIT, the builders of CodeCell++ have opened the gates to SYRUS 7.0: two days of building.

Two domains await: FinTech and Sustainability. Choose your mission, assemble your crew and build.

On the 9th and 10th of October the galaxy will be watching. Prepare to jump to lightspeed…

syrus 7.0

9th - 10th October

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sponsors

Title Sponsors

  • EkamVistarEkamVistar
  • 021 Trade021 Trade
  • FalconXFalconX

Partners

  • GitHubGitHubBrand Partner
  • UnstopUnstopPlatform Partner
  • GiveMyCertificateGiveMyCertificateCertificate Partner

Individual Sponsors

  • Ranjeet ShetyeRanjeet ShetyeMD at Everstream Analytics
  • Santosh GuptaSantosh GuptaML Engineer at Meta
  • Vishal ChandwaniVishal ChandwaniSenior Engineer at Microsoft

Associate Sponsors

  • .xyz.xyz

Community Partners

  • GDG VESITGDG VESIT
  • PrakharPrakhar
  • IBM QiskitIBM Qiskit
  • LFDTLFDT

prize pool

Total worth of prizes

Internships • Swags • Goodies

timeline

workshop

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domain

  • FinTech

    Harness Blockchain, Quantum Computing and Agentic AI to revolutionize trading, optimize financial portfolios, and build next-generation secure systems.

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  • Sustainability

    Engineer impactful solutions that make healthcare, agriculture, education scalable and sustainable for all.

    05 Problem StatementsView problem statements

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faqs

Yes, Syrus 7.0 is beginner-friendly. Even if you do not have a lot of experience, you can participate and learn new things.

Register via the registration links available on SYRUS's official website or through links provided in the emails and WhatsApp messages.

The required team size to participate is 2-4 members.

Yes, there are no restrictions in forming teams from diverse branches and years. However, all participants must be from VESIT only.

No, Syrus is free for all the participants.

The judging criteria for the hackathon will be based on your innovation and understanding of the problem statement. A detailed document containing the guidelines and judging criteria will be sent to all the registered teams.

Yes, the hackathon has two domains: FinTech and Sustainability.

Syrus 7.0 – the CodeCell++ VESIT hackathon

Syrus 7.0 is the annual hackathon organised by CodeCell++ (CodeCell VESIT) at Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai, on 9–10 October 2026. Teams of 2–4 build projects across two domains, FinTech and Sustainability. Entry is free for VESIT students.

Syrus 7.0 timeline

  1. 5 Oct: Registrations Open. Registrations go live. Form your team and apply to take part in Syrus 7.0.
  2. 6 Oct: Registrations Close & PS Allotment. Registrations close and problem statements are allotted to the teams.
  3. 7 Oct: POC Submission & Day 1 Shortlisting. Submit your proof of concept. The teams shortlisted for Day 1 are announced.
  4. 9 Oct, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Grand Opening & Coding Period. Syrus 7.0 kicks off with the Grand Opening, followed by the first coding period.
  5. 9 Oct, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch. A break to eat and recharge before the mentoring round.
  6. 9 Oct, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Mentoring Round & Submission. Mentors review your progress, then teams make their Day 1 submission.
  7. 9 Oct, 11:59 PM: Day 2 Shortlist Announced. The teams shortlisted to move on to Day 2 are announced.
  8. 10 Oct, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Coding Period & Final Submission. Shortlisted teams keep building and make their final submission.
  9. 10 Oct, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch. A break to eat and recharge before judging begins.
  10. 10 Oct, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Judging Round. Teams present and demo their projects to the judges.

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Syrus 7.0 frequently asked questions

I do not have a lot of experience in coding. Can I still join this hackathon?
Yes, Syrus 7.0 is beginner-friendly. Even if you do not have a lot of experience, you can participate and learn new things.
Where can I register for the hackathon?
Register via the registration links available on SYRUS's official website or through links provided in the emails and WhatsApp messages.
What is the required team size to participate?
The required team size to participate is 2-4 members.
Can people from different branches/years form a team?
Yes, there are no restrictions in forming teams from diverse branches and years. However, all participants must be from VESIT only.
Is there any entry fee for the registration?
No, Syrus is free for all the participants.
What is the judging criteria for the hackathon?
The judging criteria for the hackathon will be based on your innovation and understanding of the problem statement. A detailed document containing the guidelines and judging criteria will be sent to all the registered teams.
Are there any particular domains for the hackathon?
Yes, the hackathon has two domains: FinTech and Sustainability.