About Hackathon
In an age characterized by relentless technological progress, the ability to recognize disruptive technologies is paramount for businesses aiming to maintain their competitive edge. These breakthrough innovations are poised to revolutionize numerous sectors, spanning from healthcare and energy to social media. Hacking embodies the ethos of creating solutions that have yet to be realized—a process of envisioning and tirelessly pursuing ideas. It entails embracing failure as an opportunity for growth, continuously iterating and refining concepts. Hacking encourages experimentation, fostering a culture of learning through hands-on experience. Collaboration lies at its core, as individuals come together to cultivate innovative solutions. Ultimately, hacking is synonymous with becoming a proficient problem solver and a more adept technologist. Embracing this ethos, the Energy Institute Bengaluru, in collaboration with NASSCOM, is proud to announce an online hackathon—Digitalization for Disruptive Technologies. We cordially invite all enthusiasts to join us in this exciting and immersive event. For registration, please refer to this link:
The primary objective of this hackathon is to stimulate the advancement of disruptive technologies in crucial sectors such as healthcare, energy, and social media, leveraging the collective expertise of industrial entities. Central to this endeavour is the notion of disruption, wherein participants are encouraged to approach challenges in novel and innovative ways, with a particular emphasis on leveraging information and communications technology. Key technological domains include IoT/Hardware, Big Data, Design, FinTech, Machine Learning, HealthTech, AR/VR, Future Mobility, and Blockchain technologies. Winning hackathon teams will have the opportunity to develop a tool in these domains, guided by industry judges who will also propose problem statements for the hackathon. For industrial partners, supporting this hackathon presents an exceptional opportunity to showcase their capabilities and products, as well as to engage with promising young professionals by offering judgement and industry practicums.
Eligibility
If you are currently pursuing your Graduation (2nd, 3rd and 4th Year) or Post Graduation from any stream and that can be achievable within the given time frame then you are welcome to apply for this challenge.
Prize Money
- 1st Winner: Rs. 60, 000
- 2nd Winner: Rs. 45, 000
- 3rd Winner: Rs. 30, 000
- Consolation Prize (3 Teams): Rs. 20, 000
Tentative Timeline of the Hackathon
- Announcement and activation of registration links for Phase I: March 27, 2024
- Last date of submission for Phase I: April 10, 2024
- Announcement and activation of registration links for Phase II: April 12, 2024
- Submission of the solution for the Phase II by participants: April 18, 2024
- Hackathon finale: April 19, 2024
Venue
NASSCOM’s Auditorium
29/A, 27th Main Rd, Sector 5, 1st Sector,
HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Themes
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications across industries
- Blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) innovations
- Quantum computing advancements and applications
- Internet of Things (IoT) integration and expansion
- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in various sectors
- 5G technology and its impact on connectivity and communication
- Autonomous vehicles and their influence on transportation
- Renewable energy solutions and smart grid technologies
- Biotechnology breakthroughs, including CRISPR and gene editing.
- Advanced robotics and automation in manufacturing and service sectors
- Cybersecurity advancements and solutions against evolving threats
- Edge computing and its role in enhancing processing capabilities
- Wearable technology for healthcare monitoring and personal enhancement
- Space exploration and commercialization of space technologies
- Sustainable and eco-friendly innovations in materials science
- Cognitive computing and its applications in decision-making processes
- Digital twin technology for predictive maintenance and optimization
- Precision agriculture and aggrotech solutions for food production
- Fintech disruptions, including digital currencies and payment systems
- Collaborative platforms and gig economy facilitators transforming work culture
Guidelines
Following are guidelines to adhere by participating teams
- This is a team participation hackathon. You can have 3-6 members in your team including mentor.
- You can either invite your friends to form a team or participate as individual.
- The Phase I of hackathon or the Ideation Phase will start at March 27th, 12:00 AM IST and end on April 07th, 2024 11:59 PM IST, you can upload your paper solutions to the platform during the allotted time only.
- The Phase II of hackathon or the Execution Phase will start April 13th, 2024 12:00 AM IST and end by April 18th, 2024 5:00 PM IST where the shortlisted candidates from Phase I will work on a prototype and upload a demo of same for Jury review.
- The Phase III of hackathon or the Demonstration Phase will be held on April 19th, 2024, where the final contestants (3-6 teams) will be given a live platform to showcase their final demo of a working prototype at NASSCOM’s Auditorium, Bangalore.
- There are several themes of the hackathon, you must submit a hack that aligns with one of these above themes.
- Once the hackathon starts, you will get an option to submit your hack, you can submit as many times as you want, the last hack will be considered as the final submission.
- You are expected to come up with new and innovative ideas, any idea that has been copied from somewhere will be disqualified.
- Your hack must be developed entirely during the Hackathon duration. You may use open-source libraries and other freely available systems / services such as Google Maps, Facebook Connect, Twitter feeds etc.
- The intellectual property of your code belongs only to your team.
- Certificates of participation, appreciation, and excellence will be given to the participants of Phase I, II, and III, respectively.