Build, backtest, and prove your edge - a challenge for Minixian's.
A Quant Hackathon, Judged On
L.I.E.
(Logic Idea Execution)
Minix, we don't theorize - we deploy. Quantathon puts that same discipline in your hands: design and backtest an intraday index-derivative strategy inside a fully sandboxed environment.
Every submission is scored on a fixed, 100-point rubric - to name a few like strategy logic, risk management, data handling, execution - then re-run on hidden data it's never seen. Distribution over headline numbers. Code over pitch. No gut calls, no favourites.
Six Reasons to Put a Team in
Company-wide recognition
Results to be announced company-wide, with exciting cash prize of ₹******/-
Real market structure, safely
Trade against genuine index-derivative behaviour with nothing on the line. Every run lives inside a sandboxed paper-trading and backtesting environment - real capital is never at risk.
Cross-department collaboration
Build with people outside your usual team. Cross-department pairing isn't just allowed - it's welcomed.
Use the AI tools you already use
Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and similar assistants are yours to use.
A path beyond the leaderboard
A strong strategy doesn't stop at scoring well. Top performers get reviewed by the quant and trading desks for real-world adoption.
Judged the way we judge ourselves
No vibes, no favourites. Every strategy is stress-tested on hidden data and scored on a fixed, 100-point rubric - the same rigor our own desks run on.
Intraday Index Derivative Strategy
The brief is simple, the bar is high: design and backtest an intraday strategy on NSE Index Derivatives, using the internal data feed and up to two years of historical data.
Every submission is paper-trading and backtesting results only - no live capital, no gray areas.
Approved tools
Eligibility & Team Rules
Rules & Guidelines
This is a summary for quick reference - the full guidelines document issued by the Core Organizing Committee governs in case of any conflict. Read the full guidelines
Key Dates
Total event runs 3 days, fully online.
Registration opens
21 SeptemberRegistration closes
23 SeptemberSandbox access
25 SeptemberStrategy Development
25 - 27 SeptemberTrading day
28 SeptemberEvaluation
On trading day - 28 Sep, after market hoursResults announced
TBDScored on Substance
Every submission is stress-tested on hidden, out-of-sample data by the simulation team, then scored against a fixed rubric - no subjective favourites, no last-minute persuasion.
Real hypothesis, defined universe and timeframe, stated kill conditions.
No lookahead, tuned in-sample only, stable across parameters.
Detects packet drops, stale quotes, bad ticks; defined recovery and resync.
Derived sizing, per-trade and daily loss limits, exposure caps, working kill switch.
Full order lifecycle, realistic costs and latency, no duplicate orders.
Runs from a clean checkout, reproducible, config externalised, tested.
Position management · OTR ceiling 50:1 · volatility-scaled profit trailing.
Judges' discretion.
Scored out of 100 across eight categories. Core logic and risk management carry the most weight, but data handling, execution, code quality and strategy controls all count toward the total - the panel weighs the whole picture, not profitability alone.
Prizes & Recognition
Cash prize will be given to the winning team.
Distributed via payroll / HR, shortly after results are announced.
For any queries
- Lancylord Dmonte
- Nilesh Mahajan
- Ravi Prakash
- Bishal Suvechha
- Aneesh Chali
- Dhruv Rohit
- Mridul Malti
- Kinshu Kushmaker
Ready to Prove Your Edge?
Registration closes 23 September - teams of 2-4 or solo.
Register NowRead the full rules & guidelines →Frequently Asked Questions
Is real-money trading allowed?
No. Simulation, paper trading and backtesting only.
Can I use ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot?
Yes - under the standard Minix AI-usage policy.
Can I participate solo?
Yes. Teams of 2–4 are also welcome, and cross-department teams are encouraged.
What does "fully executable" actually mean?
Your code has to run end-to-end without manual intervention - no missing dependencies, no undocumented setup steps, nothing patched by hand to produce a result.
Can I change my team after registering?
No. Team changes are not allowed once registration closes.
What happens in the Q&A?
Judges question your approach directly and you defend it live - no scripted answers, no re-dos.