As part of the TechSprint Campaign, Event 3: Initial Evaluation was conducted on 6 January 2026 in offline mode at NKOCET. This round was an internal evaluation carried out by the organizing team along with the faculty panel to assess all project submissions that were previously submitted online.

Purpose of the Evaluation:

• To internally review all submitted projects

• To evaluate submissions based on GDG-provided criteria

• To shortlist teams for the final evaluation phase

Evaluation Criteria Applied:

• Innovation and originality

• Technical feasibility

• Potential real-world impact

• Effective use of Google technologies

Shortlisting Outcome:

• Based on the structured review process, the Top 10 teams were shortlisted

• Additional buffer teams were identified for contingency purposes

• Shortlisted teams demonstrated strong problem understanding, quality implementation, and effective problem-solving approaches

Conclusion:
The Initial Evaluation round was conducted in a structured, transparent, and efficient manner. The internal evaluation process ensured fair assessment of all submissions and successfully identified the most promising teams for the final phase of the TechSprint Campaign.