Cognizant Launches World’s Largest Generative AI Hackathon with 250,000 Employees, Eyes GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title

• Cognizant is pursuing a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title attempt for most participants in an online generative AI hackathon

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced it is attempting the largest global vibe coding event, with more than 250,000 employees – from HR and sales to engineering and marketing – registered to start developing ideas and embracing a new era of AI programming. To validate and celebrate the scale of this event, Cognizant is attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for most participants in an online generative AI hackathon, a category that closely mirrors the structure and approach of its vibe coding event.

In the second quarter of this year, AI-generated code developed in collaboration with Cognizant employees increased to nearly 30 percent. Cognizant's vibe coding event kicks off today and will last a week, aiming to capitalize on an important inflection point: as AI-enabled coding increases, human labor is being reimagined, and every employee can play a role in this transformation. In 2023, Cognizant made a $1 billion bet to invest in AI across three years, and since then the company has focused on harnessing the productivity gains of AI to foster high value engagement from talent.

"We're thrilled to be attempting the first and largest vibe coding event, a groundbreaking initiative that underscores our commitment to advancing AI literacy across talent, no matter the technical skill," said Ravi Kumar S., CEO of Cognizant. "Historically, there's been a significant divide between those who had access to technology and those who didn't – but now, technology has been diffused into the hands of people who don't need deep digital skills to access it. This leveling of the playing field is enabling us to unleash new value in the workplace, driving innovation and progress across all backgrounds and expertise."

To support a range of technical and non-technical understanding across more than 330,000 employees, Cognizant partnered with leading vibe coding platforms including Lovable, Windsurf, Cursor, Gemini Code Assist, and GitHub Copilot. Upon registration, employees could select which platform to use based on their skill level. Additionally, to speed the rollout of an intuitive and comprehensive resource for employees, Cognizant vibe coded its own internal online hub within a month leading up to the event -- featuring registration, curated learning resources, step-by-step tutorials, and streamlined project submission processes.

"The age of AI has opened incredible opportunities. With Lovable, anyone, not just coders, can turn ideas into reality, instantly creating apps and websites by just talking to AI. This democratization of technology is not just about individual empowerment; it's about driving creativity, innovation, and productivity that was previously unimaginable," said Anton Oskia, CEO and Co-Founder of Lovable. "We're thrilled to support Cognizant's inaugural Vibe Coding Week. Together, we're enabling a new generation of creators and problem-solvers to build anything and along the way, shape a better future."

Cognizant's vibe coding event aims to engage thousands of employees by featuring hands-on workshops, a prompt engineering toolkit, best-practice sessions, an innovation competition, and recognition for outstanding projects. Following the week's end, participants can join the Cognizant Global Vibe Coding Community to continue sharing ideas and advancing solutions within the company and for clients.

"At Windsurf, we've seen firsthand how agentic AI can expand who gets to build software, from developers to designers, analysts, and operators," said Jeff Wang, CEO of Windsurf. "We're proud to partner with Cognizant on Vibe Coding Week and bring that vision to life at a massive scale. This isn't just about AI literacy, it's about unleashing a new kind of creativity across entire teams and diverse backgrounds."

In recent years, Cognizant has committed to advancing AI-powered ingenuity across its talent base. In 2023, the company launched Bluebolt, a grassroots innovation initiative that encourages ideation from all employees. To date, employees have shared more than a half million (528,505) ideas through the Bluebolt innovation platform. Of the ideas shared, more than 80,000 have already been implemented with clients. Additionally, to create a talent pool with the right skills to harness the innovation potential of AI, Cognizant introduced a global training initiative called Synapse, which aims to upskill one million people by 2026.

To learn more about how Cognizant is investing in initiatives that support the next generation of skilled talent, visit the webpage here.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life.

IG Drones’ ‘AgriDrone’ Solution Leveraging 5G Connectivity Wins Prestigious Hackathon by Govt of India

IG Drones Wins Prestigious 5G & Beyond Hackathon by Govt of India

• IG Drones, India’s First 5G drone maker is revolutionizing agriculture with its cutting-edge 5G technology. The company’s innovative product- AgriDrone delivers unparalleled capabilities, including rapid and reliable data transfer using 5G technology, real-time monitoring, analysis, and operational control from virtually anywhere.

IG Drones, India’s leading drone technology company, which has been using 5G technology through its innovative drone solutions, has achieved yet another milestone by winning the 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2024, organized by Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. The hackathon, which is an esteemed initiative by the Government, is aimed at identifying and promoting innovative applications of 5G technology tailored for India. It witnessed participation from the country’s brightest minds and most forward-thinking companies. IG Drones’ ‘AgriDrone’ solution, leveraging 5G connectivity to address critical challenges in the agricultural sector, has set a new benchmark of using the 5G technology in this sector.

As India’s first 5G drone manufacturer, IG Drones showcased its AgriDrone solution at the hackathon, the results of which were announced in December 2024. The advanced drone delivers unparalleled capabilities using 5G technology, including rapid and reliable data transfer, real-time monitoring, analysis, and operational control from virtually anywhere.

At the heart of IG Drones’ achievement lies its commitment to leveraging 5G technology for groundbreaking advancements. 5G’s unparalleled speed, ultra-low latency, and high connectivity enable seamless data transmission, real-time decision-making, and remote operational control, redefining the way drones interact with cloud-based platforms. These capabilities have immense potential for industries such as agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster management, enabling precise monitoring, rapid data analysis, and actionable insights from virtually anywhere.

Ashish Jena, Co-Founder & Chief of Products at IG Drones, expressed his pride in the team’s achievement: “Winning the 5G & Beyond Hackathon is a testament to IG Drones’ relentless pursuit of innovation. By integrating 5G technology into our AgriDrone solution, we are not only advancing agriculture but also setting new benchmarks for the drone industry. This accomplishment underscores our vision of leveraging cutting-edge technology to create scalable, impactful solutions that address real-world challenges.”

Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder & CEO of IG Drones, emphasized the broader implications of this success, adding, “As India’s first 5G drone maker, we are proud to pioneer technological advancements that drive progress in critical sectors like agriculture. This achievement highlights the potential of 5G to transform industries, and we are committed to leading this transformation. We extend our gratitude to the DoT for this platform and to our partners and team for their unwavering support and dedication.”

The AgriDrone’s enhanced communication capabilities ensure seamless data transmission, utilizing 5G’s high-speed connectivity to facilitate rapid and reliable data transfer between the drone and cloud-based platforms, enabling faster decision-making.

The integration of 5G technology allows for real-time monitoring of agricultural fields, offering precise insights and facilitating timely interventions. Additionally, farmers and operators can now control the drone’s functions remotely, ensuring operations are efficient and accessible from anywhere. This innovative approach addresses key issues such as crop health monitoring, pest control, and yield optimization, transforming the agricultural landscape in India.

The 5G & Beyond Hackathon aligns with the Government of India’s vision of fostering innovation and self-reliance in technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. IG Drones’ accomplishment not only underscores the transformative power of 5G but also positions the company as a leader in driving India’s technological advancements.

The India Drone Market is projected to grow from USD 654 Million in 2024 to USD 1,437 Million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.0% during the forecast period. When it comes to agriculture, drones are transforming the sector in India through innovations in crop monitoring, precision farming, and resource management. They enable early issue detection, efficient pesticide and fertilizer application, precise water usage, and livestock monitoring, while reducing farmers' exposure to harmful chemicals. Additionally, drones help minimize environmental impacts and lower input costs. Government initiatives, including subsidies, rental schemes, and training programs, further promote the adoption of agriculture, and empower farmers with advanced technology to boost productivity and sustainability. Notably, IG Drones has also established Centers of Excellence (COEs) across educational institutes like IIMs to provide drone related training and upskilling across sectors.

About IG Drones

Founded with a vision to revolutionize industries through drone technology, IG Drones is India’s leading drone manufacturing and solutions company. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, IG Drones specializes in developing drones that address critical challenges across sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster management.

Team of BAIT, Erode Selected As Winner of Tata Technologies' InnoVent Hackathon

• Tata Technologies announces winners of InnoVent 2023, offers career opportunities to all finalists
• Tata Technologies InnoVent was launched in July 2023 to inspire young engineering students In India to showcase their creativity and innovate solutions across areas like Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, Cybersecurity, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• The hackathon saw enthusiastic participation from 2,696 budding engineers across 229 colleges in India submitting 814 unique projects, culminating into the final Demo Day.
• The Grand Finale Demo Day was organised at the Tata Technologies’ headquarters in Hinjawadi, Pune, where the Top 10 teams impressed the audience with their prototypes.
• The top three winning teams received cash prizes worth INR 4.5 Lakhs and all the top 10 finalists were offered career opportunities at Tata Technologies.

Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, announces the successful conclusion of the 1st edition of InnoVent hackathon, an innovation platform that provides young engineering students in India with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovate solutions to address the challenges being faced by the manufacturing industry. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the company’s engagement with the academic community, fostering innovation and creativity among young engineering talents across India, helping engineer better careers.

The Top 10 team/s participated in the Demo Day at Tata Technologies headquarters in Hinjawadi, Pune, where they presented their innovation prototypes and wowed the audience. The final evaluations were done by an eminent jury comprising of Mr. Warren Harris, CEO & MD, Tata Technologies, Mr. Ravi Arora, Senior Vice President & Head Group Innovation – Tata Sons; Mr. Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited; and Mr. Jyotin Kutty Sastabhavan, Chief Sustainability Officer – Tata Motors.

The winning team Rolex from Bannari Amman Institute Of Technology, Erode, Tamil Nadu

The winning team Rolex from Bannari Amman Institute Of Technology, Erode, was felicitated with a cash prize of INR 3,00,000/- for their innovation Generative AI for car design – unleashing creativity and efficiency in automotive styling.

Team Blitzkrieg from RVCE, Bangalore

The team Blitzkrieg from RVCE, Bangalore, won the 2nd prize – a cash prize of INR 1,00,000/- for their innovation Design and development of an Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) for Indian roads.

Team ThunderBolt from VIT, Vellore

The 3rd prize of INR 50,000/- was won by the team ThunderBolt from VIT, Vellore, for their Battery system and pumping station for buses using Vanadium redox flow battery. In recognition of their talent, visible in their innovations, Tata Technologies offered 34 team members from the top 10 teams, an opportunity to start their careers with them.

Speaking at the Tata Technologies InnoVent felicitation ceremony, Mr. Warren Harris, MD and CEO of Tata Technologies stated, “Tata Technologies vision of engineering a better world embodies our commitment to innovate sustainable eMobility solutions by collaborating with our entire ecosystem, including the academia. We had identified real world challenges while inviting projects for the InnoVent hackathon and I am inspired by the way innovators have applied ingenious, frugal solutions to these issues, blending the finest of human creativity with cutting-edge technology. I congratulate all the winners and participants for displaying such creative talent and a Can-Do attitude while innovating the solutions.”

Highlighting the importance of creating a culture of innovation amongst young engineering students, Mr. Santosh Singh, EVP and Global Head, Marketing and Business Excellence at Tata Technologies, added, “As a human brand, we focus on delivering great experiences to our customers by innovating solutions that address the business challenges faced by our clients. The students today will innovate some of the biggest solutions in next few years. It is important for us to support, mentor, and empower these young engineering minds, equipping them with the skills necessary for a successful career. The enthusiasm and creativity displayed by these young innovators exceeded our expectations and reinforced our belief in the power of innovation in engineering a better world. We are delighted that we were able to offer them not only cash prizes and learnings but also job opportunities to all the finalists.”

Tata Technologies extends heartfelt congratulations to the winning teams and expresses deep gratitude to all the participants for their remarkable contributions and for making the InnoVent Hackathon a resounding success.

More details of the InnoVent program are available at https://www.tatatechnologies.com/innovent/.

About Tata Technologies:

Tata Technologies (BSE: 544028, NSE: TATATECH) is a global product engineering and digital services company focused on fulfilling our mission of helping the world drive, fly, build, and farm by enabling our customers to realize better products and deliver better experiences. We are the strategic engineering partner businesses turn to when they aspire to be better. Manufacturing companies rely on us to enable them to conceptualize, develop and realize better products that are safer, cleaner, and improve the quality of life for all the stakeholders, helping us achieve our vision of #EngineeringABetterWorld.

34 Coal Innovations Proposals Received from Start-Ups, Research Organizations, Institutions

As per the directive of Ministry of Coal, CMPDI organized Hackathon on R&D to encourage start-ups/research organizations/academic institutions for promoting “Make in India” initiatives in coal and lignite sector. The Hackathon Proposal submission started on 12 June'23 and ended on 12 August'23.

Overwhelming response from Scientists, Researchers, Faculty and students received for this Hackathon.

Overall, 34 proposals received on 5 problem statements which are to be judged as per evaluation and selection criteria. The 5 selected problem statements were:

• Payload monitoring of loading equipment (Shovels / Excavators) displayed in operator’s cabin
• Optimization of dust suppression in opencast mines
• Design, Develop & Implementation of Pilot 5G Application and Use Cases for Coal Industry
• Technology to detect the effect of blasting on Propagation of cracks in structures
• Technology for efficient management of coal grade monitoring system

Judges will select top 3 proposals for each problem statement and selected participants will be felicitated in person at CMPDI, Ranchi on 15 September'23.

In the last week of this month, Participants will have to make presentation online before distinguished judges comprising faculties/subject experts from IIT Kharapur, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IIT-BHU Varanasi, IIIT Ranchi, SCCL Kothagudem, CMPDI, CCL, NCL and CIL.

INR 9,00,000 combined worth of prizes are to be given to selected wining candidates. The Hackathon was sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

CMPDI conducted the hackathon for Research & Development problem statements (as above ) to promote creativity and innovation by providing a platform for participants to think out the box and develop novel solutions for real world challenges faced by CIL and the mining industry.

CMPDIL (Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited) is a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) stands as a symbol of specialist consultant for all those who are in the mineral and mining sector.

The Ministry of Coal remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing startup talent and encouraging innovation within the coal sector. The successful hackathon event is a testament to the industry's potential for growth through collaboration and technological advancements.

Ministry Announces Tomato Grand Challenge Hackathon

Government announces Tomato Grand Challenge Hackathon to generate innovative ideas to enhance Tomato value chain and ensure its availability at affordable prices.

Students, Research Scholars, Faculty Members, Industry, Start-ups, MSMEs, LLPs, and Professionals urged to participate in the Hackathon.

Tomato Grand Challenge (TGC) Hackathon has been announced by the Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Mr. Rohit Kumar Singh, to invite innovative ideas at various levels of the tomato value chain to ensure availability of tomato to the consumers at affordable prices and help tomato farmers get value for the produce.

India is the second largest producer of Tomatoes in the world and studies estimates that about 20-22% of fresh tomatoes and 5% of processed tomatoes are wasted every year. Moreover, Tomatoes are highly susceptible to price volatility as slight disruptions in supply chain or damage due to heavy rains leads to spike in prices.

The prices of tomatoes can be brought back to normal levels by improving storage and processing. To ensure prices remain stable, innovation at the seed level, primary storage, post-harvest and crop information is necessary and this hackathon is announced for the public to share ideas for reducing tomato prices that have currently skyrocketed in several cities across the country.

The Hackathon has been formulated by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with Ministry of Education (Innovation Cell).

The Grand Challenge invites ideas on comprehensive and focused area interventions in tomato value chain - from cropping and market insights for the farmers, appropriate cultivars (OP varieties or hybrids) with higher shelf-life of the fruits for fresh marker, cultivars specifically suitable for processing, value-addition through interventions that can increase shelf-life, improve transportation of fresh and processing products, innovative packaging and storage.

The entry of participants for the TGC are invited under two tracks, namely —

1. Students, Research Scholars
2. Faculty Members, Industry individuals, Indian start-ups, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs), Professionals.

The winning ideas will be evaluated by Experts followed by prototype development and field implementation for ensuring its usability/scalability on a large scale and price of the product.

Interested participants can apply at –https://doca.gov.in/gtc/index.php

Tomato is produced almost in all the states in India, though in varying quantities. Maximum production is in southern and western regions of India, contributing 56%-58% of all India production. Southern and Western regions being surplus states, feed to other markets depending on production seasons.

The production seasons are also different across regions. The peak harvesting season occurred in December to February. The periods during July-August and October-November are the lean production months of tomato. July coinciding with monsoon season, adds to further challenges related to distribution and increased transit losses adding to price rise.

The cycle of planting and harvesting seasons and variation across regions are primarily responsible for price seasonality in Tomato. Apart from the normal price seasonality, temporary supply chain disruptions and crop damage due to adverse weather conditions etc. often led to sudden spikes in prices. Conversely, glut in the production of at local levels have also led to dip in prices causing huge loss to the farmers.

Celebal Technologies Announces Spark-Wars: The Premier Databricks Hackathon for Data and AI Enthusiasts

Celebal Technologies, a premier software solutions company based in Jaipur, is coming up with Databricks Spark-Wars - a global virtual hackathon aiming to build a vibrant community of data enthusiasts across the globe. The hackathon is a four-day event scheduled to take place from 16th to 19th June 2023, with registrations ending on June 15, 2023.

Databricks Spark-Wars is expected to be one of the biggest global Databricks hackathons, providing a platform to nearly 10,000 data and AI specialists worldwide to innovate and showcase their talent while gaining exposure and recognition within the industry. The participants would stand a chance to win exciting prizes, Celebal goodies, and opportunities to work with the fastest-growing Databricks team in India.

To be eligible for the hackathon, participants must have a background in B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, MSC-IT, PGDBM or an experience of 1-10 years in Python, Spark, SQL, Data Engineering, or tech stacks migrating to Databricks.

Talking about the hackathon, Anirudh Kala, CEO and Co-founder Celebal Technologies, said, "We are thrilled to announce the biggest Databricks hackathon, which aims to bring together the brightest minds in the industry to innovate and solve the toughest challenges facing businesses today. As a trusted Databricks Elite partner, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering value to our clients, and we look forward to seeing the ground-breaking solutions that emerge from this hackathon."

Celebal Technologies is one of the Databricks Elite partners and was recognized as the Databricks Regional System Integrator Partner (India) and Top Consumption Partner-Asia, Pacific, and Japan (APJ) at the Databricks APJ Partner Awards 2022 for its outstanding performance in the field of data and analytics.

To register for the hackathon, visit this link: https://xathon.mettl.com/event/Celebal_Databricks_Spark_Wars

About Celebal Technologies:

Celebal Technologies is a leading software services company specialising in AI, Big Data, App innovation and Enterprise Cloud. With over 2200 employees, Celebal Tech is headquartered at Jaipur, India and has offices in Japan, Australia, Singapore, MEA and the US. They partner with Fortune 1000 and equivalent organisations and help them become data driven and propel them in their digital innovation journeys. Celebal Technologies provides a range of offerings around Data Science, Data Engineering, Cloud Innovation, Chat Bots, Low code Platforms, Process Automation etc. It offers tailor-made solutions focused on Industries like FSI, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare etc., along with business offerings for Customer 360, Supply Chain, Logistics, Financial Analytics and Sustainability etc. Celebal Tech’s flagship offering is the ERP Extend and Innovate program with Data, Analytics, Integrations, Modern Apps and process intelligence leveraging the Azure and Databricks landscape.

For more information about Celebal Technologies, please visit www.celebaltech.com
To register for the Databricks Spark-Wars hackathon, please visit https://bit.ly/sparkwarsct

Winners of the DST Geospatial Hackathon 2023

CIE (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), one of India's largest and oldest academic incubators, fostering deep-fetch early-stage startups at IIIT (International Institute of Information Technology)-Hyderabad, a leading research university in the country hosted recently the final event of the Geospatial Hackathon in Collaboration with DST (Department of Science and Technology), SOI (Survey of India) and Microsoft.

The four winners were selected. The final 4 winners-built solutions including Weather Forecast API services, efficient Geographical Text Analysis etc. The hackathon attracted over 500 applications, of whom 70 were selected for the final round.

The winners of the challenge are Faizan Khan (A high-resolution, dynamic and accurate weather forecast API ), Dhanashri Patil (App, that will measure the UN SDG Goals via Geospatial data), Ambarish Ganguly (The socio-economic data that would be consolidated with geospatial data as well as tabular data), VSS Kiran (GeoAI entity recognition model to extract a predefined set of entities from raw text and generate thematic maps).

 

The DST Geospatial Hackathon offers the winners a POC(Proof of Concept) to work with Survey of India, Tech Support from IIITH and Azure credits from Microsoft. Also, the opportunities to participate and present at industry events.

The 4 winners were selected post a national campaign that attracted applications from a large number of startups/research teams and students applying. CIE IIIT-H launched the hackathon earlier this year on 14 January 2023.

The Geospatial Hackathon had two challenges: A Startup Challenge to promote the use of geospatial technologies in solving real-world problems. The second one was the Research Challenge, which was specific to real-time geospatial problem statements given by DST (Survey of India). The challenges were open to students, innovators, researchers, working professionals and startups.

The top 5 in each challenge are Team Sac (a model that learns segmentation features effectively through a diverse set of satellite images using deep learning), Team Technosync (Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger technology that enables the creation of a decentralized and secure digital record of transactions), Pyare Lal ( point cloud segmentation using deep learning is to utilize the RandlaNet architecture), Garudylatics (GeoAI model which is capable of real-time identification and classification of road cracks), CommutLink (contactless solutions to identify violations in the use of cycle lanes, capture evidence of violation), and The Saviour (Precision agriculture, Environmental monitoring, Building a community for farmers).

The Finale Event of the DST Geospatial Hackathon was held for all the winners and the top 5, which was joined by the DST, SOI, Microsoft and IIIT-Hyderabad Teams.

Prof. Ramesh Loganathan, COO at CIE-IIITH said “Very happy that IIITH got the opportunity to drive this unique challenge hackathon to get solutions from both research and startups. Such initiatives are much needed to seed and nurture innovations coming from research”.

DN Pathak, Director at Survey (Air) & Delhi Geo-spatial Data Centre, Survey of India said “The Geospatial Hackathon not only showcased the power of geospatial technology but also exemplified the importance of collaboration and teamwork. Participants showcased remarkable problem-solving abilities throughout the hackathon and utilized geospatial data to uncover valuable insights. The creative solutions developed during the event highlighted the potential of geospatial technology to transform industries, improve decision-making, and create sustainable solutions for a better future”

Sanjay Dhingra, Director at Public Sector, Microsoft said “The Great Collaboration between Microsoft, IIITH, DST and SOI has created an incredible journey, a hackathon dedicated to Geospatial Technology. We are excited to carry this momentum forward inspiring others and making a long-lasting impact in the world of Geospatial technology".

The winners of the DST Geospatial Hackathon, Startup Challenge are

Tensor Dynamics — A high-resolution, dynamic and accurate weather forecast API providing weather data at multiple spatiotemporal scales designed to serve the needs of the Power industry.

Morai Solutions — The solution is to develop an App, that will measure the UN SDG Goals via Geospatial data. For Eg, in the case of hospitals (UN SDG Goal 3 - Healthcare), it will display the spatial distribution of Hospitals in a given area and per population density. A progress tracker will measure the SDG Goal progress every year.

The winners of the DST Geospatial Hackathon, Research Challenge are:

Ambarish Ganguly — The solution would be to develop the Socio-Economic Hub for India. The socio-economic data would be consolidated with geospatial data as well as tabular data.

Garudalytics Pvt Ltd Developed a GeoAI entity recognition model to extract a predefined set of entities from raw text and generate thematic maps.

The Top 5 of the DST Geospatial Hackathon, Startup Challenge are

Tensor Dynamics — A high-resolution, dynamic and accurate weather forecast API providing weather data at multiple spatiotemporal scales designed to serve the needs of the Power industry.

Morai Solutions — The solution is to develop an App, that will measure the UN SDG Goals via Geospatial data. For Eg, in the case of hospitals (UN SDG Goal 3 - Healthcare), it will display the spatial distribution of Hospitals in a given area and per population density. A progress tracker will measure the SDG Goal progress every year.

Garudylatics Pvt Ltd — GeoAI model which is capable of real-time identification and classification of road cracks, potholes and other features on archived and live video feeds. It analyzes their spatial density and severity and presents the information on a dashboard.

CommutLink — Develop contactless solutions to identify violations in the use of cycle lanes, capture evidence of violation (infringement by other vehicles for movement or stopping) and alert the same to concerned authorities for enforcement.

The Saviour

1. Precision agriculture
2. Environmental monitoring
3. Building a community for Farmer

Nurturing Innovation Ecosystem: Continental Organized the 2nd Edition of the #Fiction2Science Hackathon

• Participation from over 50 universities across India, more than 130 idea submissions, and 10 finalists
• Ideation theme was based on the automotive megatrend CASE Mobility – Connected, Automotive, Shared, Electrified
• The team from Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management was adjudged as the winner, awarded Rs. 1 Lakh cash prize and a job offer

The technology company Continental organized the 2nd edition of the #Fiction2Science student Hackathon in Bengaluru, India, as part of its initiative to build an innovative ecosystem. Over 50 universities from across India participated, submitting more than 130 ideas on the theme of CASE - Connected, Automotive, Shared, and Electrified.

Out of these, ten teams were shortlisted to be part of the finale. The finale was a day-long competition comprising activities such as building a working model of a car on the fundamentals of CASE, competing on a race track with obstacles, and finally pitching a mobility solution idea.

The winning team Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management represented by Nidhish Kottari, Nikhil Shetty, and Nishanth Gowda

The team from Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management showcased their idea of Smart Vehicle Health Management using IoT and emerged as the winner of the hackathon. They were awarded Rs. 1 Lakh in prize money and received a job offer to work with Continental.

Sharing her thoughts on #Fiction2Sciecne Latha Chembrakalam, Head of Technical Centre India, Continental Automotive added, “At Continental, we believe in the power of student and industry collaboration. Hence we are often taking opportunities to connect with university students in various forms ranging from funded research projects, seminars, internships, and hackathons. Our flagship event #Fiction2Science is designed in a way that students are motivated to apply their learnings in a practical sense with contemporary industry standards. The best participants are even given opportunities in form of job or internship offers. We will continue our quest to build a strong student-industry ecosystem.”

#Fiction2Science is a flagship hackathon event at Continental, aimed at connecting with universities in India to generate new ideas, fund research topics, and facilitate recruitment opportunities. The event begins with idea submission and shortlisting of top ones followed by a grand finale at Continental‘s Tech Center India, where the students undergo day-long competitions and idea pitching. #Fiction2Science opens opportunities for universities across India to participate in the hackathon event.

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management presented the idea of Smart Vehicle Health Management using IoT

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Continental has been present in India for close to 50 years through technology partnerships (Continental Tires since 1974) and joint ventures for its various businesses. Today, the tier 1 automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner operate across India – with about 9000 employees across 12 locations, including seven plants that cater to the Indian market and a Technical Centre that supports Continental's global R&D activities.

IIIT Hyderabad and Pravaha Foundation Organised Hackathon on 'Sustainability through Technology'

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) in collaboration with Pravaha Foundation conducted recently a PAN India Hackathon for students between the ages of 10-17 years.

A total of 55 teams(3-4 students in each) registered in two categories from different cities of India. There were 3 stages of filtration in the hackathon and the final stage was conducted physically at IIITH campus. 

The topic of the Hackathon was 'Sustainability through Technology'. The purpose of the Hackathon was to build solutions using technology for Climate Change issues, and to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) no.10 and 13.

For the final phase, the 1st category(10-13yrs) tried to find solutions for the problem statement on Automated water management- Monitor and control usage of water. The 2nd category (14-17yrs) tried to build solutions around Automated Disaster management (including forest fire, litho-disaster and water borne disasters). Participants worked upon their solution model for 2 days in their respective teams at IIITH campus using Robotics, IoT, and App Development combinations to execute the solutions.

For the finale, 3 faculty members from IIITH (Prof Ramesh Loganathan, Prof Hari K and Prof Prakash Yalla), 2 faculty members from Mahindra University and economists(Asst Prof. KeertiPendyal and Asst Prof. Anjali Rajan), Environmentalist/Founder of The rainwater projectKalpana Ramesh, and Advisor, Agustya International Foundation- M G Subramanian were invited to evaluate the teams based on their solutions and presentations.

On the last day, the panel members not only evaluated the model solutions presented by kids but also gave them suggestions/opportunities to apply the prototype and extend it to the real-life implementation.

Everyone including mentors, judges and organizing team were impressed by the enthusiastic, innovative, and conscious young mindset of participants. It gave us a ray of hope towards building a sustainable world in future.

The Hackathon developed problem solving abilities, design thinking capability, presentation and entrepreneurial skills, and environmental awareness amongst the students. Winners and runners-up in the Finals received mementos, cash prizes of up to 25,000/- and certificates. They will also be provided with the opportunity to participate in the next international Hackathon organized by Pravaha.

About IIIT-Hyderabad: The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is an autonomous research university founded in 1998 that focuses on the core areas of Information Technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and their applications in other domains through inter-disciplinary research that has a greater social impact. Some of its research domains include Visual Information Technologies, Human Language Technologies, Data Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Wireless Communications, Algorithms and Information Security, Robotics, Building Science, Earthquake Engineering, Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics, Education Technologies, Power Systems, IT in Agriculture and e-Governance.

Website: www.iiit.ac.in

Airtel Announces Winners of First “Airtel IQ Hackathon"

• Gurgaon based Green Receipt declared winners, Frazor BFSI from Udaipur declared second runner up and Delhi’s Vizard info announced third runner up
• Winners selected from a pool of over 9000 entries received from Students, Corporates and Independent Software Vendors (ISV’s)
• Hackathon winners to work with Airtel on their product, engineering and GTM.

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider today announced winners of first ever “Airtel IQ” hackathon. Gurgaon based Green Receipt, Frazor BFSI from Udaipur and Delhi’s Vizard Info were declared winners by the jury. The hackathon was launched in September this year with the objective of identifying and building new- age business solutions across five key sectors of economy such as BFSI, Retail & Ecommerce, Travel and hospitality, Ed-Tech and Contact centre which can potentially improve livelihoods and contribute to the sustainable and economic growth of the country. 

The Hackathon received over 9000 entries confirming participation, from students, corporates and ISV’s. These were further shortlisted to 300 then to 23 in semi-finals from which 10 teams were invited to participate in a two-round finale.

The finale saw teams present their solution to a jury comprising Mr Vineeth R Nair, Director – IT, Byju’s, Ms Jigyasa Kishore, Chief Strategy Officer – Moglix and Mr Gaurav Agnihotri from Airtel.

The winners received a sum of Rs. 20 lacs as cash award and the best ideas amongst them are eligible to receive potential funding from Airtel’s Start-up accelerator program. All the participants can leverage Airtel’s core platform strengths of data, distribution, network and payments besides its partner ecosystem.

The Hackathon witnessed number of ground-breaking solutions aimed at solving real-world business and customer experience problems- from providing travel convenience, delivering English literacy curriculum to the students in the remotest locations of India, to enabling single-click payment of gas bills and others.

Speaking about the Hackathon, Mr Abhishek Biswal – Business Head, Airtel IQ said, “We are delighted with the scale and level of entries received in this hackathon. We are looking forward to working with all the participants- ISVs, developers to build innovative solutions. These robust, scalable solutions will help Enterprises, MSMEs to deliver world-class customer experience and further boost the ease of doing business in India.”

The Winners

• Green Receipt – Gurgaon, Category – BFSI & Retail
• Frazor BFSI – Udaipur, Category – CRM
• Vizard Info – Delhi, Category – Retail and Hyperpersonalisation

The hackathon is part of a range of projects Airtel has initiated with the goal of developing and enhancing India’s technology talent and it will become an annual feature going forward.

About Airtel: Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 500M+ customers in 17 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people. Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa.

Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high speed 4G/5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, streaming services spanning music and video, digital payments, and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that includes secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT, adtech and cloud-based communication. For more details, visit www.airtel.in.

Tapas Launches School Campus Redesign Hackathon ‘Jaga’ to Make Classrooms Flexible and Conducive to Learning

The participants will also get a chance to attend Tapas Masterclass on space planning.

Bangalore-based 100% project-based learning school Tapas has launched India’s first school campus redesign hackathon ‘Jaga’ to make classrooms more flexible and conducive to learning for children. Moving away from the traditional cookie-cutter approach to designing classrooms, the unique initiative focuses on initiating dialogues and coming up with new ideas to foster better student-teacher relationships and engaging learning environments in schools. Tapas School has invited entries for this hackathon and participants will also get a chance to attend a Tapas Masterclass on space planning.

Talking about this initiative, Tapas School’s spokesperson said," Traditionally, schools have relied on the ‘cookie-cutter’ or ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to design and plan their classrooms without paying enough attention to individual differences. This has resulted in teacher-centric classrooms which do not encourage collaboration amongst learners. They are rigid and don't offer flexibility. Jaga is our attempt to create engaging learning environments in classrooms with more attention to space planning and design. We believe this allows learners to make choices, experiment with new techniques and learn the best. Additionally, flexible classrooms will also support teachers with greater capacity to respond to individual needs and discover effective ways of teaching."

The hackathon will be conducted in 5 stages:

i) sending in the ideas,
ii) shortlisting of ideas,
iii) presentation to the jury,
iv) final selection of entries to be featured in the book,
v) release of a book documenting the entire hackathon and the final ideas.

The initial set of participating entries will be judged and shortlisted based on parameters set by Tapas. The shortlisted participants will present their ideas before the jury members. The shortlisted entries will be translated into an implementable design idea by a team of reputed architects. The jury includes seasoned professionals from the field of education, architecture, space planning, psychology, and design.

The full list of jurors is as follows:

• Neha Cadabam (Executive Director - Cadabam Group),
• Dr. Swati Popat Vats (President - Podar Education Network),
• Preethi Vickram (Founder - Tapas School),
• Devishobha (Founder, Kidskintha),
• Harish Srinivasan (Co-founder and learning experience designer - Infinite Engineers),
• Dr. Tirka Widanti (Rector - Universitas Ngurah Rai, President - Yayasan Kul Kul Green school),
• Francis Joseph (Director - SLN School Leaders Network Foundation),
• Amrita Burman (Deputy Director - Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions),
• Sarvesh Srinivasan (Educator and Architect, GEAR International School),
• Kathryn Cogan (K-12 Studio Leader - CHA Architecture),
• Ar. Krishna Murthy (Architect - De Sara Architects).

After presentation to the jury, the final shortlist of entries will be featured in the book to be released by Tapas School. The jury members will also participate in a panel discussion about Jaga. The panel discussion will act as a platform for the jurors to discuss their take on the entire exercise and their rationale behind the final selections.

Tapas School will be partnering with like-minded peer organisations for strategic outreach and subject-matter expertise. The partner organisations include ECA APER, All About Architecture, Kidskintha, Daily Hunt, Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions, JoGenii, Jumpstart Preschool chain, Mindful Gurukul, FloMont World School, Somaiya School, Kidlet, Fairkraft Creations, and Infinite Engineers.

Jaga is one of the many efforts made by Tapas School to make learning meaningful, enjoyable, and relevant for students.

Blockchain Startup Permissionless Organised the 1st-ever Hyper-Collaboration Activity SPACESHIP During Hackathon 2022 in Delhi

The title sponsor of Hackathon (HackCBS 5.0)- Permissionless, organised one-of-a-kind collaboration activity, SPACESHIP which saw over 300 students participation

The two-day event for programmers, designers, application developers, and tech-geeks; Hackathon (HackCBS 5.0) held on 5th & 6th November 2022 in Delhi, witnessed the first-ever hyper-collaboration activity, ‘Spaceship’ organised by the title sponsor and blockchain startup, Permissionless. Spaceship turned out to be one of the most successful events with over 300 students participating in it. 

Day 1 of HackCBS 5.0 kicked off with Roshan Vadassery, founder of Permissionless’ workshop where he shared his entrepreneurial journey, and later explained the participants about SPACESHIP. Talking about Spaceship, it was a 100-minute hyper-collaboration-based activity where the teams were expected to create a prototype of a product. Out of the 5 teams, Infernos, who created an AR-integrated fitness app, won the competition.

HackCBS 5.0 was a 24-hour non-stop hackathon with all the teams staying over and developing their ideas into products. Over 750+ students participated in one of the biggest events for tech savvy young minds. Roshan also mentored the participants with a quick insight while introducing them to ASYNC- a borderless work ecosystem, where anyone can create and work on tasks from anyone, anywhere, at any time and get paid, creating curiosity amongst the audience.

Roshan Vadassery- Founder of Permissionless expressed his delight over the positive response from participants in his one-of-a-kind event, Spaceship and said, “We at Permissionless were super excited for HackCBS 5.0, especially SPACESHIP. The masterclass where I interacted with the audience made me feel that there is huge potential amongst today’s youth to help in the evolution of the tech industry. We always believe in giving people the chance to prove themselves and through SPACESHIP, we are glad to be accelerating such power within young minds.”

About Permissionless:

Launched in July 2022 by 24-year-old Philanthropist and Investor Roshan Vadassery, Permissionless is one of the latest entrant in the Indian blockchain & startup ecosystem. It's been actively involved in building and promoting open-source software infrastructure leveraging blockchain & artificial intelligence. They have become a sensation across the nation for their sci-fi branding attracting some of the top Gen Z & Millenial talent working for them.

Megathon 2022 by IIIT Hyderabad’s E-Cell Witnessed Over 700 Participants From 30 Colleges

IIIT Hyderabad’s Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell) conducts annual flagship Megathon ‘22

Over 700 participants from 30 colleges

IIIT Hyderabad’s Entrepreneurship Cell conducted its annual flagship event, Megathon 2022, that witnessed over 700 participants from 30 colleges. The event was highly successful in garnering the most entrepreneurial and technology driven youth from across the region. This staggering participation also makes Megathon '22 IIIT Hyderabad’s largest hackathon to date. It was a 24-hour hackathon involving 4 problem statements: 2 from their Title Sponsor Stellantis, 1 from Associate Sponsor Qualcomm, and the social problem from Raj Reddy Centre for Technology and Society (RCTS).

After a gruelling round of pitches, team "AlphaQueue" emerged as winners for the first problem statement by Stellantis while team "Pied Piper" won the second one. Team "Le Boys" took home the Qualcomm prize and finally "Hack Your Mom" and "What the Hack" jointly won the social problem round. 

Since 2016, Megathon has been conducted annually, and is growing every year. Last year it was conducted online, but this year it was offline, bringing in new challenges. These challenges were dealt with by the student team at E-cell, making Megathon the largest student – run Hackathon conducted at IIITH.

The opening ceremony of the event was graced by talks from several distinguished speakers. Prof. Ramesh Loganathan kickstarted the event by introducing the students to CIE (Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), IIIT Hyderabad’s own start-up incubator. He was followed by Prof. CV Jawahar, Dean RnD, IIIT Hyderabad and CEO of CIE, and finally Prof. Kannan Srinathan, who talked to students about the entrepreneurial spirit of problem solving. The event was filled with enthusiastic participants who kept the energy high throughout the event.

After one round of selection by the pre-jury, 23 teams presented their lightning pitches to the final jury in the closing ceremony.

The final jury comprised of Alok Madhukar - Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Anish Anthony - Angel Investor and CDO of T-Hub, Murali Talasila - Innovator and ex-PWC Risk Management partner, Saurabh Kumar - CEO of GMR Cargo, Madhusudanan Kandasamy - Qualcomm and Rahul Rajupalepu - Vice President and Head of India Digital Hub of Stellantis. They not only judged the lightening pitches presented by the finalists, but also gave the participants valuable inputs and insight.

The shortlisted Stellantis problem statement winners all get to be a part of a much larger hackathon and participate to get their best ideas reviewed.

The event closed with the prize distribution ceremony, followed by a photo session with all the winners and with the people who made the enthralling event a reality.

About IIIT-Hyderabad: The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is an autonomous research university founded in 1998 that focuses on the core areas of Information Technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and their applications in other domains through inter-disciplinary research that has a greater social impact. Some of its research domains include Visual Information Technologies, Human Language Technologies, Data Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Wireless Communications, Algorithms and Information Security, Robotics, Building Science, Earthquake Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics, Education Technologies, Power Systems, IT in Agriculture and e-Governance.

Website: www.iiit.ac.in

Shine.com Unveils Hackathon Platform: An Easy and Effective Path to Bringing Suitable Candidates and Employers Together

So far, Shine.com has conducted Hackathons for 25 companies hiring in Technology and Sales, the companies directly connect with Hackathon winners and present them with lucrative job offers

Hackathon help candidates do benchmarking and get job offers based on their skills; it also assists companies in gaining brand visibility and a platform to interview and assess multiple candidates for open positions

Building on its commitment to deliver exception career growth and job search experiences, Shine.com, India's leading job portal, has kick started yet another Hackathon. The activity provides an exceptional platform for candidates with adequate tech skills to showcase maximum potential, benchmark, and get job offers based on their skill set. Each participant of the Hackathon will have the opportunity to gain maximum exposure and expertise to stay ahead in the talent search market.

Shine.com has so far conducted Hackathons & Assessments for 25 leading organisations hiring in Technology and Sales with a registered participation of approximately 15,000+ candidates in each hackathon. Hackathon platform assists companies in enhancing brand visibility, building employer branding, and getting ready-to-hire candidates without spending extensive time and energy combing through multiple applicants for open positions.

Akhil Gupta, CEO of Shine.com, said, "The Hackathon & Assessment series is created with a vision of bringing top-tier tech talents who are willing to showcase their maximum potential against challenges set by industry experts. Unlike standard job portals, Shine.com focuses on more than just providing a platform for candidates to land jobs. We intend to help their careers grow. In this context, Hackathon has proved exemplary. It provides young tech talent with adequate space to showcase their skills and employers to recruit the best possible candidates from a herd of applicants. This lets us stay connected and motivate youngsters through their journey."

Hackathon is conducted online and is designed based on the job description (required by the company) where matching candidates are invited to register for Hackathons and appear in the activity on the mentioned dates.

A dedicated leader board is present on Shine.com that gathers comprehensive insights on a candidate that helps the leader board to announce the winner/winners, where the companies directly connect with the winners and make job offers.

A recent Mint + Shine Talent Insights report revealed that almost 50% of candidates are interested in getting hired through Hackathons, while 31% are open to trying. Similarly, 28% of recruiters are absolutely in favour of choosing Hackathons as their preferred mode of recruitment, whereas 35% believe it can work sometimes. Rest, 24.12% recruiters are open to trying Hackathons as a medium to hire.

Shine.com's Hackathons are open for all candidates and have no pre-fixed duration as it solely depends on the organisation's needs. Shine Hackathons also cater to non-tech hiring which includes assessments on communication skills. Each month more and more candidates get opportunities to get one step closer to join their dream companies by participating in the Shine Hackathons & showcasing their skills, getting onto the leader boards and getting a chance for interviewing with the companies of their choice.

About Shine.com

Shine.com connects job seekers and recruiters by accurately matching candidate profiles to the relevant job openings through an advanced 2-way matching technology. While most job portals only focus on getting candidates the next job, Shine focuses on the entire career growth of candidates. To this end, Shine has launched Shine Learning- India's largest career skills site for working professionals with over 500+ courses & certifications. As the industry shifts towards mobile, Shine.com is leading the transition and is the fastest growing job portal on mobile devices, witnessing a 100% YOY growth in mobile traffic and also offers on-the-go jobs through the Shine Job Search App.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India -TechGig Launch A Nationwide Hackathon To Create World Free of Violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. The most recent data from National Family Health Survey (NHFS-5) also reported that around 29.3% of married Indian women between the ages of 18-49 years have faced domestic violence/ or sexual violence.

The risk of and vulnerability to GBV increases on account of intersections of gender with sexual orientation, disability, caste, and age. Similarly, GBV risks are known to increase during humanitarian crises such as public health emergencies, natural calamities and conflicts. Today, with the increased use and reliance on technology and digital spaces, we also see the emergence of newer forms of GBV where harm is perpetrated through online spaces. Clearly, GBV is all pervasive and addressing it in all its forms with a particular focus on those with increased vulnerabilities is no longer negotiable.

Leading a life free from violence is a fundamental human right - and one that is critical to advance the realization of other human rights.

The imperative action to address and end GBV is of utmost importance to the Government of India with a focus on establishing One Stop Centres (OSCs) across states for those who are in distress and survivors of violence to avail counseling, medico-legal support and support from police all under one roof. To further strengthen these efforts, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India - in association with India’s biggest technology community, TechGig - launched a Hackathon - Crack the Code to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence

This hackathon aims to address key problems, knowledge gaps and increase access to services for persons with disabilities experiencing GBV; facilitating anonymous, safe and timely access to those at risk of GBV in humanitarian situations; and mitigating technology facilitated GBV.

The hackathon will crowdsource impactful and innovative ideas and turn them into prototypes for scaling up. The program has three phases: Phase 1 for relevant idea submissions, Phase 2 for selection and mentoring of ideas for prototyping and lastly, Phase 3 to announce the winners.

“Effectively responding to Gender-Based Violence requires convergence of great minds, innovative thinking and multi-sectoral partnerships. UNFPA is excited to launch its first hackathon in India to invite solutions to address GBV. The aim is to discover and deploy effective prevention and response mechanisms for newer forms of GBV, as well as recognize and respond to heightened risks and vulnerabilities among marginalized groups, including during crises" said Andrea Wojnar, Resident Representative, UNFPA India.

This hackathon invites individuals, women-led teams, techpreneurs, civil societies, startups, research groups, and people with diverse lived experiences to submit ideas and solutions to make public spaces, workplaces, homes, and society equal, equitable and inclusive.

“TechGig is proud to partner with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in their crucial mission to #EndGBVForAll. I urge everyone to participate in this hackathon and share your innovative solutions - big and small - to make our world free of violence,” said Sanjay Goyal, Business Head, TechGig.

Registrations are free and open for everyone at https://www.techgig.com/hackathon/crack-the-code-to-prevent-and-address-gbv.

Lumos Labs Launches the Largest Global Hackathon, #BUIDL for Web3 Hack 2022

Lumos Labs, a Web3 innovation enabler building a developer centric Metaverse announced the launch of the largest global hackathon - the #Buidl for Web3 Hackathon today. Supporting developers who want to start their Web3 journey, build innovative solutions, network with leading Web3 experts, and win prizes from the pool of $100,000+, #BUIDL for Web3 aims to redefine and provide impetus to the Web3 adoption among developers.

Presented by Lumos Labs, this Hackathon caters to developers across all levels of proficiency and is set to be the largest global hackathon focussing on capturing 10k+ developers globally. Being chain-agnostic, it will further equip participating developers and startups with the flexibility to build on chains of their choice and will allow them an opportunity to win additional grants from the sponsors by presenting their solutions on the respective use cases.

Having some of the best platforms in theWeb3 space on boarded as sponsors, such as Polygon, Aeternity, Dfinity as Track Sponsors and , Tezos, Arcana Network, Fluence Network, Router Protocol, Revise Network, Komet, Assetmantle and Tatum as Associate Sponsors along with Knowledge partners IEEE Blockchain and IEEE Standards Association, this 2 months long program Hackathon will be open to solutions from a variety of diverse tracks like DeFi, NFT, Entertainment, Developer Tooling and infrastructure, sustainability-based solutions, governance and DAOs.

To further augment dev-tool support and enhance global reach, #BUIDL for Web3 has also onboarded several Web3 technology platforms and incubators as partners, namely- Buildspace, Developer DAO, BuildlersTribe, The Phoenix Guild, Questbook, Blockchain Nigeria User Group, Webx DAO, Web3 Conf, CryptoDev Hub, Web3learn , Web3 Bharat, The Product House, Truts, Vanderbilt University, Penn Blockchain, Blockchain San Diago,and OGClubDAO. Through these holistic partnerships, #BUIDL for Web3 aims to provide a wholesome and diverse environment to nurture innovations within the vast developer talent it aims to foster.

“Lumos Labs has always been a frontrunner to guiding students, professionals and enthusiasts towards the extensive potential of blockchain technology. Through multiple accelerator and hackathon programs, mentorship and training, we have cultivated a massive Web3 developer pool and now, are building a metaverse in order to help these developers expand their horizons. The #BUIDL for Web3 Hackathon is going to be a massive step forward in the right direction. We heartily invite the next generation of blockchain builders and leaders to be a part of this revolution.” - Kaavya Prasad, Founder, Lumos Labs.

‌While more than 34,000 new developers contributed code to web3 projects in 2021, it only represents a small segment of the total number of software engineers globally, according to a report by Electric Capital , a venture capital ‌firm‌ ‌that‌ ‌invests‌ ‌in‌ ‌web3‌ ‌startups. Hackathons and Accelerator programs like these help in strengthening and upskilling the developer pool of the rapidly growing Web3 space. Metaverse is also playing a promising role in this. Several Web3 players are building a metaverse for developers, where they can explore freely, grab global Web3 opportunities and enhance their abilities as a Web3 developer.

After associating with multiple hackathons and accelerator programs, Lumos Labs connects with the developer community at a grassroot level, understands the hindrances faced by them and has built a strong developer base of 60K so far. Determined to promote and increase the foundations of this technology further, Lumos Labs has launched this hackathon to scale and nurture developers who want to explore the edges of web3 innovation.

Registration is open for developers and enthusiasts across the world. For more details on the #Buidl for Web3 Hackathon, visit ourwebsite.

To register for the Hackathon, Click Here

To know more about Lumos Labs and its Metaverse, visit our website

CUDOS Announces Top-3 Winners of Hack-a-Nauts Hackathon Who'll Receive Grants from Pool of $50K

Top 3 teams MySpace, Debook, Digital Verse presented their Web3.0 projects to the judges panel of CUDOS Hack-a-nauts hackathon launched in partnership with Lumos Labs in order to receive prizes from $50,000.

After several months of active participation from over 1000 registrations, Cudos Hack-a-nauts, a Hackathon launched by CUDOS network - a next-generation decentralized cloud platform, in partnership with Lumos Labs - leading experts in running blockchain-based open innovation programmes in India, announced its top 3 solutions that stand to win grants from a pool of $50,000.

Cudos Hack-a-nauts was launched to introduce developers to Cudos' robust computing infrastructure enabling them to innovate decentralized solutions built on the Cudos network. The hackathon saw various Web3 ideas across different tracks such as Gaming, NFTs, Distributed Computing platforms, and DeFi, with the potential to provide users with solutions to the real world complications.

The final demo day of the Hackathon saw 3 ingenious teams pitching their unique Web3.0 solutions LIVE. The top 3 projects were ranked in the respective order-

1. MySpace3.0: A Metaverse NFT-based personalized space creation platform
2. Debook: A decentralized ticketing platform on the CUDOS blockchain.
3. Digital Verse Solution: An NFT marketplace of digital faces with Cudos platform for AI video generation.

"The amount of participation and the solutions these teams presented during the Cudos Hack-a-nauts hackathon have given us insight into the Indian developer ecosystem. This hackathon has made us even more determined towards exploring this developer pool further and we hope to do it soon. I hope that the projects selected continue to work on their solutions and strive for providing more robust and effective solutions to the ecosystem." - Matt Hawkins, CEO and Founder, CUDOS

"With the CUDOS Hack-a-nauts hackathon, we challenged the developer community in India to build on a unique platform. ‌Throughout the hackathon, we equipped them with the right knowledge, resources, ongoing support, and guidance to developers who are excited about creating decentralized smart devices. ‌Hopefully, the winners of this Hackathon will scale up further and optimize various ‌sectors. ‌ Organizing more such innovative learning experiences for the vast Indian developer pool and helping them develop more visionary ideas into robust solutions is a goal we look forward to." said Kaavya Prasad, Co-founder, Lumos Labs.

CUDOS is a layer two computation and oracle network that is focused on bridging the gap between blockchain and cloud computing. Its mission is to connect various blockchain developers and the decentralized sector to the global computing space in an environmentally sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Furthermore, in order to strengthen its community, Cudos also has an ambassador program, Cudos Ranger. Through this program, the various ambassadors will be entitled to monetary benefits of up to $2000 monthly and other rewards, in addition to exclusive access to Ranger channels and more. There are various categories of rangers namely, Developer, Security, Social, Creative and Omni Ranger performing different functions and entitled to diverse incentives. For more information visit to their website CUDOS Rangers Program.

About CUDOS:

The Cudos Network is a layer 2 oracle network, governed by smart contracts, connecting blockchain developers and services including DeFi, to a global footprint of computing power on the Cudos Network. The Cudos Network is a distributed computing platform already providing customers around the World with up to 10x more cost effective computing, whilst also providing more equity for hardware owners.

For more details, visit: https://www.cudos.org/

About Lumos Labs:

Lumos Labs is a Singapore based innovation management firm that specialises in running technology open innovation programs. Founded in 2018, the company has run several accelerators and open innovation programs for multiple Indian and international technology firms, corporates, governments and investment firms. Their services include Growth Services, Open Innovation, Start-up Enablement, and organizing large scale developer & technology conferences & hackathons. Their clients include Aeternity Starfleet Blockchain startup accelerator, T-block blockchain startup accelerator, Genesis Hack - A Blockchain Hackathon, Binance Build for Bharat Accelerator

For more details, visit - https://www.lumoslabs.co/

NTT DATA Launches Hackathon for AI Innovations in Healthcare

Registration is open for the global event that invites technology enthusiasts to bring innovative ideas to improve healthcare outcomes

NTT DATA, a digital business and IT services leader, today announced the launch of NTT DATA AI Hackathon as part of TechGig Code Gladiators 2022.  NTT DATA is hackathon partner of the event which will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve outcomes of detection and management of diseases.

The hackathon will bring developers and tech enthusiasts from across the world together to create innovative healthcare solutions. Despite recent advances, there is still immense potential for AI technologies in the areas of healthcare access, early disease detection and patient support for disease management.

"We are excited to partner with TechGig to launch the NTT DATA AI Hackathon. As artificial intelligence is intertwined with everything around us, the hackathon offers an opportunity for bright young minds to develop meaningful ideas and solutions to solve healthcare issues. This platform will also help us attract top talent into our company," said Ankur Dasgupta, Vice President of Marketing, Communications and CSR, NTT DATA Services.

Registrations for the three-round hackathon are currently open. In the first round, participants will have to clear multiple choice questions. Once they advance to the next round, they will receive a real-life healthcare problem statement and be asked to submit a presentation with a solution. In the final round, they will need to submit a working model of their solution. The hackathon will close on August 2, 2022. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and two runners-up. Developers who submit promising solutions may be interviewed for roles at NTT DATA.

Register here: https://www.techgig.com/codegladiators/NTTDATA

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables them, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries around the globe. Visit us at nttdata.com.