Grand Finale plan
10 September 2026 · Chennai
A practical guide for the 112 zonal winners, judges, and the organising team as they prepare for the national Grand Finale.
Before the finale
21–24 Aug
Confirm attendance and availability; judges begin confirming their roles.
25–29 Aug
Complete RSVP, travel, government ID, and emergency-contact details.
30–31 Aug
Receive Grand Finale selection and travel communication; the final list of 112 participants is frozen.
1–4 Sep
Attend orientation, verify the frozen PartyRock prototype, conduct research, and submit the short improvement blueprint.
5–6 Sep
Complete the technology dry run; judges attend briefings and the team finalises and seals the plot twists.
9 Sep
Travel to Chennai, recheck remote access, and complete the full dress rehearsal.
10 September · event flow
7:00 –7:45
Registration and breakfast
Show ID, scan the AFH QR, collect your badge, verify Wi-Fi, and log into PartyRock and Unstop.
Show ID, scan the AFH QR, collect your badge, verify Wi-Fi, and log into PartyRock and Unstop.
7:45–8:00
Seating and technical readiness
Open the frozen prototype and keep the required tabs ready.
Open the frozen prototype and keep the required tabs ready.
8:00–8:05
Plot-twist reveal
Read the twist; only rule-related questions will be clarified.
Read the twist; only rule-related questions will be clarified.
8:05–9:10
Live adaptation
Prioritise and implement the most meaningful response to the new constraint.
Prioritise and implement the most meaningful response to the new constraint.
9:10–9:15
Submission window
Critical technical rule
Participants should not edit the frozen PartyRock prototype directly. 1. AFH retains the original zonal PartyRock link as the baseline. 2. The participant creates a copy/remix of the frozen prototype when the sprint starts. 3. She modifies the new copy. 4. She submits the new PartyRock link and corresponding JSON. 5. Judges can compare the original baseline with the finale version. Required submission at the end of the sprint 1. Updated PartyRock link — Mandatory 2. Updated JSON script — Mandatory 3. Change summary — Maximum 150 words (What did you technically or functionally change?) 4. Plot-twist response — Maximum 150 words (Why do those changes solve the new real-world constraint?) Example: Change summary: “Added voice-led onboarding, simplified user inputs and introduced regional-language output.” Plot-twist response: “These changes enable users with low literacy and limited keyboard confidence to use the solution independently.” 5. Test evidence — One normal case and one edge case 6. Tool declaration — AI models, tools, and external assets used No new PPT or edited video during the 75-minute sprint. Zonal PPT will remain part of the baseline evidence. - Test evidence
9:15–10:30
Round 1 judging
Three-minute presentation, two-minute Q&A, and evidence-based scoring.
Three-minute presentation, two-minute Q&A, and evidence-based scoring.
10:30–10:40
Round 1 results
The Top 10 report to the holding area.
The Top 10 report to the holding area.
10:40–12:00
Round 2 judging
1. Top 10 finalists will be evaluated by 7 jury members, with approximately 7 minutes per participant. 2. Remaining participants attend the Logitech opportunities session.
1. Top 10 finalists will be evaluated by 7 jury members, with approximately 7 minutes per participant. 2. Remaining participants attend the Logitech opportunities session.
12:00–12:15
Score validation
The jury resolves ties if any.
The jury resolves ties if any.
12:15–12:30
Winner announcement and felicitation
Winners report to the stage.
Winners report to the stage.
12:30–3:15
Press, lunch, panel, and closing
Press and product segment, lunch, panel discussion, and final acknowledgements.
Press and product segment, lunch, panel discussion, and final acknowledgements.
How judging works
Round 1 uses theme-wise quotas: Education & Careers (3), Finance & Financial Resilience (2), Health Navigation (2), and Rural Entrepreneurship (3). That creates the Top 10.
Round 2 is a fresh, holistic evaluation. Round 1 scores do not carry forward.
Protect the baseline
Do not edit the frozen zonal PartyRock prototype directly. Create a copy or remix at the start of the sprint, make changes there, and submit the new link with its corresponding JSON so judges can compare both versions.
Submission checklist
- Updated PartyRock link and JSON script
- Change summary and plot-twist response (150 words each)
- One normal-case and one edge-case test
- AI/tool declaration and live-sprint participant declaration
No new PPT or edited video is required during the live sprint; the zonal PPT remains part of the baseline evidence.
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8th August 2026
Ahead of the Zonal Round on 8th August 2026, here's everything you need to know.
Event Flow
7:00 AM
Reporting time at the venue
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Venue check-in (MANDATORY)
Please scan at the venue entrance. Failure to register within this time may result in disqualification.
7:30 AM – 7:50 AM
Breakfast
7:50 AM – 8:15 AM
Hackathon Audi/Classroom check-in (MANDATORY)
Please scan at the audi/classroom entrance. No access to the breakfast area after registration. Failure to register within this time may result in disqualification.
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Assemble in Your Respective Hackathon Space
All participants must report to their assigned hackathon space and be seated before the event begins. Failure to assemble may result in disqualification.
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Lamp lighting & welcome address by college and Logitech
8:45 AM – 8:55 AM
Problem statement released; mentors available for guidance
9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Build time — Work on your AI solution with mentor support
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Submission window
Submission window opens at 12:45 PM on the Unstop platform. Links will be shared in advance.
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
MCQ Round (15 questions) | MCQ submission closes sharply at 1:30 PM.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Felicitation ceremony for mentors, jury members and witnesses
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Scan out of the audi/classroom | Lunch break | Interviews and Testimonials of participants
Please ensure you scan out before exiting the audi/classroom venue. Failure to check out may result in disqualification.
3:30 PM
Top 35 participants will be shortlisted to present to the jury members
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Top 35 participants to present to the jury members
5:00 PM *
Announcement of Teams Advancing to the Grand Finale in Chennai
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Closing ceremony
*Please note: The results announcement schedule is subject to change. Results may be announced on the same day or within 24–48 hours after the hackathon, depending on the evaluation process.
Rules & Regulations
- 1.Based on the overwhelming response, solo participation is now open. All participants must be physically present throughout the hackathon.
- 2.Reporting time: 7:00 AM.
- 3.Venue check-in, Audi/Classroom check-in, and check-out after the hackathon are mandatory. QR codes for scanning will be provided in advance. Non-adherence may lead to disqualification.
- 4.The problem statement and themes will be shared on the Unstop platform at around 8:45 AM on 8 August 2026.
- 5.Solution development on AWS PartyRock can begin only after the platform is enabled at 9:00 AM.
- 6.All submissions must be uploaded on Unstop by 1:45 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- 7.Submission Requirements
Participants must complete all of the following before the submission deadline.
- Presentation (Mandatory)
Upload your completed presentation using the official Aspire For Her × Logitech PowerPoint template.
The presentation must follow the prescribed template and instructions. Submissions that do not use the official template or omit required sections may not be evaluated.
Download Official PowerPoint Template - PartyRock JSON Script (Mandatory)
Upload the exported PartyRock JSON script for your application.
- Working PartyRock Application Link (Mandatory)
Provide a publicly accessible PartyRock application link.
Please ensure that:
- The application is accessible without requesting permission.
- The link is active and functional at the time of evaluation.
- Participant Declaration (Mandatory)
Before submitting, you must tick the declaration checkbox confirming that:
- the submission is entirely your own work;
- all work was completed individually during the official hackathon window; and
- no unauthorized assistance was used.
Important: Your submission will be considered complete only if the Presentation, JSON Script, PartyRock Link, and the mandatory Participant Declaration are all provided. Incomplete submissions may not be evaluated.
- Presentation (Mandatory)
- 8.Carry a fully charged laptop, laptop charger, and a power bank.
- 9.Carry a charged mobile phone, charger, and a personal Wi-Fi/hotspot backup if possible.
- 10.Carry a valid government-issued photo ID and your college ID — both are mandatory for entry.
- 11.Mentors will be available on-site throughout the build window.
- 12.All Guinness World Records rules and event guidelines shared by the organisers must be followed.
- 13.Follow all instructions from the organising team, mentors, and stewards (college volunteers).
- 14.All participants must wear a plain black T-shirt.
- 15.Aspire For Her will provide an identification sticker, which must be worn on the T-shirt throughout the event.
Transport Information
- Bus transportation will be available only for participants from the Bengaluru and Kolkata locations, subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Further details will be communicated to participants from these locations.
- The bus will depart strictly on time.
- Participants who miss the bus will be required to arrange their own transportation to the venue.
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