We are immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Team Ritorno—Satwik Batta and Shashank Chowdhary —B. Tech Computer Science, 4th Year Student from SRM University-AP, Amaravati, who have brought global recognition to Indian talent by securing 1st Prize at ETHGlobal Cannes 2025, hosted at Cannes University, France, from July 4–6, 2025.
Competing against over 350 teams and 1,500 participants from around the world, Team Ritorno emerged as winners at one of the most prestigious Ethereum hackathons, earning a cash prize of $4,500. Their winning project, “Topological Self-Healing Smart Contracts,” impressed a global jury and showcased their deep technical expertise and innovative spirit.
About ETHGlobal Cannes
ETHGlobal is a leading global platform for Ethereum hackathons, bringing together thousands of developers across six continents. The Cannes edition featured a prize pool of $275,000, supported by blockchain industry leaders like Polygon, Coinbase, Gnosis Chain, 1inch Network, and others.
Selection & University Support
Team Ritorno was selected for ETHGlobal Cannes after submitting their resumes and a compelling project proposal. Their idea, Topological Self-Healing Smart Contracts, was highly appreciated by the ETHGlobal organisers.
Before the event, the team presented their project to the Research Office and the Dean of SRM-AP, who were enthusiastic about their innovation and generously extended financial support of ₹2,10,000 to enable their participation.
“We’ve been working in this field since our second year. Our consistent participation gave us the exposure and confidence to compete globally,” the team shared. “The last week leading to ETHCannes was intense, and we are grateful to our university and faculty for their unwavering support.”
Looking Ahead
With eyes set on careers in top-tier U.S.-based tech companies, the trio is eager to continue pushing boundaries in blockchain and decentralised technologies.
Congratulations, Team Ritorno!
You’ve not only made SRM University-AP proud but have also put India’s innovation ecosystem on the global blockchain map. Your journey is an inspiration for all aspiring technologists.