Codevolt
2.0
72 Hours. Fully Offline. Overnight Sprint.
The hardest part isn't the building—it's deciding what is worth building.
The Thesis: From 0s and 1s to
0 → 1
Some environments demand more than participation. This is one of them.
In the startup world, the hardest part isn't the building—it's deciding what is worth building in the first place. Codevolt 2.0 places you in that crucible. Over 72 hours, hundreds of builders work in parallel across disciplines and ideas, all attempting to answer the same hard questions in different ways.
What emerges isn't just an MVP; it's clarity. You won't leave with certainty, but you will leave knowing if your idea can stand in a room full of serious builders.
THE BUILDER'S JOURNEY
Status: Offline
THE TRACK:
STARTUP
SPRINT
STARTUP
SPRINT
STARTUP
SPRINT
System Ignited
OUR
RULES
Chaos needs a container to become creation.
These are the high-voltage parameters where your raw potential turns into kinetic innovation. Read them. Breathe them. Break everything else.
Format
Teams of 2-4 builders. No solo entries.
Duration
72h non-stop. Overnight sprint.
Eligibility
Any year, any college, any discipline.
Location
Offline. Chennai. March 9-11.
How it Works: 3 Days. 3 Gates.
The journey follows the full arc of early-stage startup building: problem selection, validation, trade-offs, and defense.
Not every team reaches the final day.
Day 1: The Idea
Clarity begins here.
Identify a real problem, question every assumption, and—most importantly—decide what not to build.
Day 2: The Product
Execution exposes reality.
Turn intent into a functional MVP. Validate with real use cases and navigate difficult trade-offs.
Day 3: The Business
Readiness matters.
Define value, map your users/market, and present a working product.
The Rules of Reality: Evaluation
We don't use scorecards or predefined checklists. Teams are evaluated the way early-stage startups are: through decisions, clarity, and realism.
A Note on AI: AI can help you move faster, but it cannot decide for you. Teams relying on auto-generated ideas or copied concepts will be filtered out.
| Focus On | What Matters | What Doesn't |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Clarity | Clear thinking > Complex features | Animated slides |
| User Understanding | Honest validation > Assumptions | Buzzwords & Trending Tech |
| Product Thinking | Direction > Speed | Overbuilding |
| Business Sense | Decision Ownership | AI-generated "decisions" |
Agenda: The 72-Hour Arc
CONTEXT & DECISIONS
VALIDATION & EXECUTION
DECISION & OUTCOME
Outcomes & Perks
- →Incubation support for selected ideas.
- →Cash awards and internship opportunities.
- →Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).
- →The Raptee.HV Experience: An exclusive factory tour and strategy session with the core team.
Included for All Builders
- •Premium Swag & Participation Certificates.
- •Full-event catering (Meals, snacks, and beverages).
- •Test Rides: Experience the Raptee.HV T30 Sport.
- •Technical Workshops & Music Club energy.
Eligibility & Expectations
Open to all. Strict by design.
Restrictions
- ✕No hardware-based startups.
- ✕No pre-built ideas.
- ✕No replicas of existing products.