Registrations are now open until January 31st, 2026!
Saintgits National Level
Hackathon
ENGINEERING RESILIENCE -
DESIGNING FOR UNCERTAINTY
2026
Satwa
36
HOURS
100k
PRIZE POOL
22 - 24
FEBRUARY
FIRST PRIZE75,000/-
SECOND PRIZE25,000/-
Hosted By
ABOUT US
36-hour National
Hackathon
ENGINEERING RESILIENCE -
DESIGNING FOR UNCERTAINTY
Satwa is a 36-hour National Level Hackathon hosted by Saintgits College of Engineering. This annual event aims to tackle relevant societal and environmental problems by empowering young minds of the nation and helping them take the next step towards innovative and creative solutions. Our aim is to improve the quality of life by addressing current issues and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.
Satwa 2026 focuses on addressing Engineering Resilience - Desigining for Resilience. This theme highlights the urgent need for engineering solutions that can withstand climate extremes, digital disruptions, and societal uncertainties. It empowers students to design robust, future-ready innovations that ensure safety, reliability, and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
Rounds
3 qualifying rounds
IDEA SUBMISSION
ROUND 1
Participating teams are required to select one domain from the provided problem areas and identify a problem statement that adheres to the selected problem area. Develop an innovative and efficient solution and submit a presentation based on the provided template.
INTERVIEW ROUND
ROUND 2
The shortlisted teams from Round 1 will undergo an interview round with an expert judging panel. During this round, the authenticity and scope of the ideas will be evaluated, along with the quality and effectiveness of the solutions presented. Top 10 teams will be selected to advance to the next round.
PROBLEM AREAS
Resilient Infrastructure and Systems Design
Adaptive infrastructure for uncertainty,
aging, and stress.
Adaptive Technologies and Risk Mitigation
Real-time adaptation for sensing,
prediction, and risk mitigation.
Human-Centric and Community Resilience
Inclusive strategies for community awareness and recovery.
HACKATHON
ROUND 3
Round 3 of the Satwa 2026 hackathon, will be conducted in offline mode at Saintgits College of Engineering campus. All the selected teams have to be present at the campus. The problem statement, which can be any one of the problem areas provided, will be provided at the venue and have 36 hours to develop innovative solutions. The judging criteria for this round includes the quality of the idea, code quality, societal impact, ease of use, performance metrics, and originality.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Curious about our 36-hour National Hackathon? We’ve answered some of the most common questions to help you understand. For any further concerns, please reach out to us through our contacts listed.
Satwa 2025
Inspiring moments from the last Satwa, 2nd Edition.
First Prize
Alan Jophy Cherappanath, Ayyappadas S, Avinash Vinod, Ashik Joy of Team Verbi from Rajagiri School of Enginnering and Technology, Kakkanad.
Second Prize
Bhanushri Jaisimha, Aryan M, Akash M Athreyas of Team The Phoenix from Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
Winners Group Photo
A group photo with the winners capturing the spirit of unity and collaboration among all the event participants.
Hackathon Session
Participants engrossed in an intense hackathon session, demonstrating their coding prowess and teamwork under time pressure.
Group Photo
The team gathered for a celebratory photo at the start of the event.
Group Photo
The team gathered for a celebratory photo after the successful conclusion of the event.
Satwa 2024
Inspiring moments from the 1st Edition of Satwa.
First Prize
Michael Arul Abel J, Joebin JS, Srinitha A, and Elakkiya SP of St. Joseph's Institute of Technology, Chennai.
Second Prize
Allen Saji, Reenphy George, Rajat Sandeep, and Milan Suman of St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Palai.
Winners Group Photo
A group photo with the winners capturing the spirit of unity and collaboration among all the event participants.
Hackathon Session
Participants engrossed in an intense hackathon session, demonstrating their coding prowess and teamwork under time pressure.
Group Photo
The team gathered for a celebratory photo after the successful conclusion of the event.
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to us via email, phone, or visit us at our address.
satwa@saintgits.org
Dr. Nisha Joseph (Faculty Coordinator)
Dr. Jayakrishna V (Faculty Co-Coordinator)
+91 87141 03110
Er. Rose V Pattani (Faculty Co-Coordinator)
Er. Lini Ickappan (Faculty Treasurer)
+91 94974 93384
Sharlet George Kurien (Student Coordinator)
+91 97781 94708
Ashnaz N (Student Coordinator)
+91 99464 84813
Sujith S (Student Secretary)
+91 94953 64448
Akshay Joseph (Student Lead Mentor)
+91 91888 47571