HYDERABAD: Over 2,000 participants took part in the 36-hour Hackathon, MATHack 2.0, touted as the world’s largest hackathon, held at T-Hub on Thursday. Organized by MATH, an ecosystem partner of the AI Summit, in collaboration with Idealabs, HYSEA, and Talent Farms, the event saw 40 teams (about 150 participants) shortlisted for the final rounds.
Two city-based startups and a team of college students emerged as winners.
The top prize of Rs 5 lakh went to Flatmates AP for their innovative app designed to help users find rental houses. Co-founder D Nithin explained that the app aims to create a scalable platform where users can search for flatmates or roommates based on specific preferences, leveraging AI technology. “Finding a flatmate is easy, but finding a preferred flatmate is challenging. Our platform allows users to input preferences through an AI tool, which matches them with recommendations, enabling them to chat with potential roommates on the platform,” he told TNIE.
Another team member added, “We focus on targeting preferences, such as being outgoing, vegetarian, or non-smoking, to enhance user experience.”
The runners-up, Salubrity Health, a city-based startup, received Rs 3 lakh for their AI-driven haircare solution, developed in consultation with a trichologist and nutritionist. Their system includes two AI bots to track nutrition and treat hair loss. Dr. B.S. Hema Bindu, a cardiologist, explained that their solution targets the root causes of hair loss, such as stress and nutritional deficiencies.
