Overview

ZenTej Season 3 is a 24-hour hackathon at IIT Mandi on 16-17 October 2025, focusing on AI, Drone Technology, and Blockchain. It follows successful editions at IIT Ropar and Hokkaido University. Sponsored by Edify/Genesis (Japan) with support from Japan Drone Organisation (JDO), SBI, Simhatal, Regvis, and Deep Algorithms.

Themes & Special Focus

Artificial Intelligence (AI): ML, computer vision, data analytics, robotics.
Drone Technology: UAVs for delivery, agriculture, disaster response.
Blockchain: Decentralized apps, smart contracts, supply chains.
Special Focus: Japan’s demographic challenge – AI for eldercare & labor shortages.

Who Can Participate?

Teams of 3–5 students. Individuals may also register and be matched.

Problem Statements

AI-Powered eKYC Deepfake & Identity Fraud Detection .

Detect deepfake-based identity fraud in KYC and video transactions.

RWA Tokenization & Fractional Ownership

Color-Based Emergency Landing Zone Detection and Autonomous Landing

Autonomous Navigation and Waypoint Tracking in Gusty Wind Environment

Schedule

Date	Start	End	Item	Details
2025-10-16	09:00	09:30	Inauguration	Opening, lamp lighting, welcome addresses by dignitaries.
2025-10-16	09:30	09:45	Opening Remarks & Rules	Overview of rules, facilities, judging criteria.
2025-10-16	09:45	10:00	Keynote	Industry/DRDO guest keynote; optional blockchain trends talk.
2025-10-16	10:00	10:30	Problem Statements Unveiling	Four challenges presented; Q&A; teams finalize choices.
2025-10-16	10:30	—	Hacking Starts	24h coding begins.
2025-10-17	10:30	10:30	Hacking Ends	Code freeze; prepare demos/presentations.
2025-10-17	10:30	12:30	Project Presentations	Demo + Q&A per team; judging panel evaluates.
2025-10-17	14:00	16:00	Special Session & Closing	Pitches/discussion on tech solutions; closing remarks.
2025-10-17	16:00	17:00	Awards & Group Photo	Prize distribution & photo session.