MVP Sprint Challenge
Backtracking With Minds presents
🚀 MVP Sprint Challenge an AI-Powered Innovation Competition
Welcome to the MVP Sprint Challenge, a practical, industry-style innovation competition where students apply AI tools, product thinking, and engineering workflows to solve real-world problems.
This is not a theory-based contest.
The focus is on how you think, design, and apply AI to build feasible MVP-level solutions — similar to real startup and industry environments.
🎯 What This Competition Is About
Applying engineering knowledge to real problems
Using AI tools (like Gemini 3.0) effectively and responsibly
Presenting ideas with clarity and structured thinking
Demonstrating feasibility, innovation, and impact
Optional MVP/prototype for extra recognition
🎓 Eligibility
Open to all engineering students
Any college, Any branch, Any year
Solo participation or teams of 1–4 members
Cross-college teams are allowed
🧠 Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted in two rounds:
🟢 Pre-Round Orientation (12th January)
A live online session covering:
Understanding MVP thinking
How to structure your solution & PPT
Tips for effective presentations and demos
Q&A to clarify doubts
(Attendance is highly recommended)
🟡 Round 1 – PPT + Video Submission (12–16 January)
Participants must:
Prepare a PPT using the official template
Submit a mandatory video explanation (3–5 minutes)
Optionally submit a working MVP/prototype
Top 10 teams will be shortlisted for Round 2.
🔵 Round 2 – Live Online Presentation (18th January)
Live presentation and demo via video call
Judges’ Q&A
Focus on AI usage, workflow, and real-world impact
💡 Problem Statements
Participants can choose any one:
AI Study Planner & Quiz Buddy
Public Transport Tracker & Route Optimizer
Event & Workshop Recommendation System
Eco-Friendly Waste Management Dashboard
Open Innovation – Identify a real-world problem and propose an AI-powered solution
🤖 AI Tools Usage
AI tools such as Gemini 3.0 are allowed
AI should be used as a productivity and reasoning tool
Blind copy-paste of AI outputs is discouraged
Participants must be able to explain and justify their AI usage
Effective and well-explained AI usage may receive bonus consideration
🏆 Recognition
Certificates of Participation for all participants
Top 3 teams featured on LinkedIn and community platforms
One-week mentorship for top performers
Networking and future collaboration opportunities
📌 Important Notes
Official PPT template must be used
Video explanation is mandatory
MVP/prototype is optional but recommended
Focus on clarity, feasibility, and innovation — not perfection
Plagiarism or unethical practices may lead to disqualification
Register Here!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOhAf8ImlxZ7BudGXCw0drBmLAlXdCnML354Y-G7CuFZBFOQ/viewform?usp=dialog
📢 Communication
After registration, team leaders may be contacted for confirmation
WhatsApp group link will be shared for updates and announcements
Stay active in the group to avoid missing important information
By registering, you agree to follow the competition rules and evaluation process.
Let your curiosity drive innovation.
We look forward to your ideas 🚀