🌟 Microsoft Innovate Hackathon 2025
An inspiring journey of innovation, collaboration, and technological excellence at Bennett University
🏆 Achievement Overview
Event
Microsoft Innovate Hackathon 2025
Date
18–19 January 2025
Venue
Bennett University
Achievement
Top 10 Finalist among 450+ teams
đź“š About the Hackathon
The Microsoft Innovate Hackathon 2025, held on 18–19 January 2025 at Bennett University, was a thrilling two-day celebration of innovation, collaboration, and technology. Organized by Microsoft India, the hackathon brought together over 450+ talented teams from across the country to ideate, innovate, and build transformative solutions for real-world challenges.
Our team, CĂłdigo Maestro, proudly secured a spot among the Top 10 Finalists, marking an inspiring milestone in our journey as young innovators.
đź‘Ą Team & Roles
CĂłdigo Maestro Team:
I primarily handled the core architecture, development, and final presentation, ensuring our concept turned into a working prototype within the limited 36-hour timeframe.
đź’ˇ The Experience
The hackathon atmosphere was charged with energy — sleepless nights of coding, last-minute debugging, and brainstorming sessions that tested both creativity and endurance. Competing alongside passionate developers from diverse backgrounds made the experience even more enriching.
We gained valuable insights from mentors and industry professionals from Microsoft India and Bennett University, which helped refine our solution and align it with real-world applications.
🏆 The Achievement
Among 450+ participating teams, being selected as one of the Top 10 Finalists was a moment of immense pride. It reflected our commitment to teamwork, innovation, and impactful problem-solving.
This recognition strengthened our motivation to keep exploring, building, and pushing technological boundaries.
📸 Hackathon Moments
Team CĂłdigo Maestro
Our team during the hackathon
Development Phase
Coding and development moments
Achievement Moment
Top 10 finalist announcement
Capturing the essence of innovation, collaboration, and achievement during the Microsoft Innovate Hackathon 2025
🙏 Special Thanks
This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support and mentorship of:
Microsoft India
Mr. Bharat Gupta – Microsoft India
Bennett University Leadership
Mr. Vivek Kumar
Mr. Arun Prakash Agarwal
Prof. Dr. Abhay Bansal – Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Special appreciation to Bennett University and Microsoft India for organizing such a well-curated and impactful hackathon that inspired hundreds of young innovators.
đź’¬ Final Reflection
"This experience taught us that innovation is not about having all the answers — it's about asking the right questions, collaborating with purpose, and daring to create something meaningful."