Archive · 24 Sep 2025
INOAUG Announces Winners of India's Xcelerate 2025 Hackathon
Imagine a contest where students used computer programs to solve problems.
This contest was called Xcelerate 2025, organized by INOAUG and Oracle.
Students created apps to help with social issues, education, and making software using Oracle APEX.
Hundreds of teams joined, but only 13 made it to the final round.
The winners received prizes for their creative solutions.
The event was held in Chennai, with speeches from important people in the tech world.
The aim was to encourage new ideas using technology.
Prizes were given out to the top three teams.
The Xcelerate 2025 Award Ceremony took place in Chennai.
The event was organized by INOAUG in collaboration with Oracle and other partners.
The hackathon challenged participants to develop solutions using Oracle APEX.
13 teams presented their projects in the final round.
Winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.
- Who
- INOAUG, Oracle, and participating students.
- What
- The Xcelerate 2025 Award Ceremony.
- When
- The award ceremony was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
- Where
- Holiday Inn, OMR IT Expressway, Chennai.
- Why
- To celebrate innovation in Oracle APEX technology and announce hackathon winners.
- Event Name
- Xcelerate 2025 Award Ceremony
- Organizers
- INOAUG, Oracle, and tech partners
- Keynote Speaker
- Roopesh Thokala (Oracle)
- Hackathon Themes
- Social issues, educational tools, and software products
- Number of Teams
- 115 teams participated
- Finalists
- 13 teams
- 1st Place
- M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering
- 2nd Place
- Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology
- 3rd Place
- St. Joseph’s College of Engineering