Innovate X 2.0 – Regional Hackathon

On August 6th, 2025, GIFT University, in collaboration with Brackets Software House, successfully hosted InnovateX 2.0, the region’s largest tech hackathon. The event brought together exceptional talent from leading institutions including GIFT University, Punjab University Gujranwala Campus, UET Taxila, University of Lahore, UMT Sialkot, UET Lahore, University of Sialkot, University of Gujrat, University of Central Punjab, and NUST Islamabad.
 

Over 150 teams participated in competitive coding challenges (Computing Quiz, Code Sprint Junior and Senior) and showcased exceptional final-year projects in Projecxellence. The event served as a celebration of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving at its finest.
 

Winners and Runners-up

Projecxellence
Winner: Team VAD – GIFT University
Runner-up: Data Bytes – GIFT University

Code Sprint – Senior
Winner: Toddler – GIFT University
Runner-up: Commit Alone – Punjab University Gujranwala Campus

Code Sprint – Junior
Winner: Code Ideas – Punjab University Gujranwala Campus
Runner-up: Void & Null – UMT Sialkot

Computing Quiz
Winner: Bug Buster – UET Lahore
Runner-up: Fasih’s Team – NUST Islamabad
 

Winners and runners-up received their awards from Muhammad Anwar Dar, Chairman of GIFT University, Dr. Shahid Qureshi, Rector, Muhammad Awais, CEO of Brackets, Dr. Ziad Nayyar, Dean SEAS, and Dr. Muhammad Faheem, Associate Dean SEAS.
 

We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants for their dedication and to Brackets Software House for their invaluable partnership in making InnovateX 2.0 a truly memorable and impactful event.