With COVID-19 adversely impacting the socio-economic livelihood of the people, and with the lockdown in place, students have been making use of technology and innovation to seek practical solutions to alleviate the effects of this virus. In pursuit of this agenda, city-based Parul University has been actively encouraging and motivating students to be engaged in productive activities during the current lockdown. One of such a way has been through the promotion of various State and National level hackathons amongst its students. Joining the fight against COVID-19, 'Toodle', a team from Parul University, took part in one such hackathon and emerged victorious amongst the top 6 nationwide, in the educators and researchers category.

 Fight Corona Ideathon, an initiative jointly organised by AICTE, MHRD, IIC & Forge as a way of promoting and encouraging innovative ideas and solutions which can be utilised towards mitigating the impacts of COVID-19. The spectrum of ideas and fields which were covered in this innovation centred platform include digital and distance education solutions, finance and economic systems, psychology and mental health during the lockdown period, practical solutions in healthcare and effective social distancing.  A total of over 5 500 applicants across India to part in this particular ideathon, where the Parul University team also participated and earned a position amongst the top 6, with prize money of Rs 10 000, under the category of educators and researchers.