Who Can Participate in Smart India Hackathon?
Initially, an internal event—Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET-2024—will be organized at KIET in September 2024 to shortlist suitable teams. The selected teams from this internal hackathon will advance to the National Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024.
What is Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET?
The Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET is an internal competition designed to identify and select teams from KIET for participation in SIH-2024. This internal hackathon will be conducted in September 2024 in a virtual format. It serves as a gateway for KIET students to participate in the National Smart India Hackathon-2024.
Who Can Participate in Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET?
All KIET students are eligible to participate in the Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET. Teams are encouraged to include members from diverse disciplines such as B.Tech, MCA, MBA, and B.Pharma, with a strong emphasis on computer science backgrounds. Participating in this internal hackathon offers a valuable opportunity for KIET students to be part of a prestigious national event. All participants in the internal hackathon will receive a Certificate of Participation.
What are the Problem Statements and Themes?
Interested students can select any problem statement from the SIH website across various sectors, including:
- Smart Automation
- Fitness and Sports
- Heritage and Culture
- Meditech/Biotech/Healthtech
- Agriculture
- Foottech and Rural Development
- Smart Vehicles, Transportation, and Logistics
- Robotics and Drones
- Clean and Green Technology
- Tourism
- Renewable/Sustainable Energy
- Blockchain and Cybersecurity
- Smart Education
- Disaster Management
- Toys and Miscellaneous
How to Participate in Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET?
To participate, students should form a team in accordance with SIH norms and develop ideas addressing the problem statements available on the SIH website. The completed proposals must be submitted to the SIH Coordinator at KIET by September 08, 2024. The selected teams will then participate in the internal hackathon at KIET during the last week of September 2024, which will be held in a virtual mode.
Last year, three teams from KIET participated in the National Smart India Hackathon, with one team winning and another being the first runner-up.
Format for Submitting the Proposal Interested students should submit their proposals using the following format:
After team selection in the internal hackathon, the registration process will be conducted via the SIH website, with support from the National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE) and other experts.
Why Should You Participate in Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET-2024?
The Smart India Hackathon (Internal) KIET is your entry point to the National Smart India Hackathon 2024. The top three teams at the institute level will receive Certificates of Merit, and all participants will receive Certificates of Participation.
Why Should You Participate in Smart India Hackathon?
Participation in this national-level event is a prestigious opportunity. Winning teams at the national level will be awarded cash prizes of up to Rs. One Lakh by the Ministry of Education, based on the complexity of the problem. Additionally, winning teams will receive financial, academic, and technical support to further develop their product.
Whom to Contact?
For any clarifications, please contact Dr. K.L.A. Khan, Dean IEC, at 91 9711178650 or 9412660124, or via email at dean.iec@kiet.edu. The Office of Dean IEC will facilitate the registration and submission process as KIET’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
