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Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024 – AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells

Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024

What is the Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024?

Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024 is an initiative by AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application. This hackathon provides a platform for students to innovate and solve real-world problems. Participants must be from the same college or school; inter-college/school teams are not allowed. The prize money for both categories (Hardware/Software) is INR 1 Lakh. The last date for registration is 12th September 2024.

Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024 - AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells

Details Information
Organiser AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells
Contest Name Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024
Applicable State/UT All India
Last Date 12th September 2024
Website SIH Official Website

Who Can Participate in SIH 2024?

Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) can nominate up to 30 teams (25 teams + 5 waitlisted) based on an internal hackathon conducted by the institute. Shortlisted teams will advance to the National Level Flagship Program for SIH 2024.

Team Formation Criteria

Criteria Details
Team Composition All members must be from the same college or school; inter-college/school teams are not permitted.
Team Members Each team must have 6 members, including the team leader and at least one female member.
Hardware Edition Multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged (e.g., Mechanical Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Product Designers, Programmers).
Software Edition The majority of team members must have strong programming skills for digital product development.

FAQs on Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024

Q1. What is the Smart India Hackathon?
Smart India Hackathon is a Government of India initiative aimed at solving pressing problems faced by government departments and private organizations through student innovations.
Q2. When did the Smart India Hackathon start?
It started in 2017 with a software chapter, and the hardware chapter was introduced in 2018. The hackathon has had four successful editions (SIH 2017, SIH 2018, SIH 2019, SIH 2022, SIH 2023), with SIH 2020 being cancelled due to COVID-19. SIH 2024 is the 7th edition.
Q3. Who can submit problem statements?
Problem statements can be submitted by central and state government ministries, PSUs, private organizations, and NGOs.
Q4. Can individuals submit problem statements?
No, individuals cannot submit problem statements unless they are registered as a proprietor firm. Firms must pay Rs. 25,000 as a registration fee. Government departments and ministries are exempt from this fee.
Q5. Can universities or institutes submit problem statements?
No, universities and institutes cannot submit problem statements but can nominate students or act as nodal centers to support the hackathon.
Q6. Can students from distance or part-time education programs participate?
Yes, as long as they qualify through their HEI’s internal hackathon.
Q7. What is the role of the College Single Point of Contact (SPOC)?
The College SPOC is responsible for nominating 25 teams and 5 waitlisted teams. The deadline for nominations and idea submissions is 12th September 2024. Each team can submit up to two ideas.

What is the Last Date of Smart India Hackathon?

The last date to participate in the Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024 is 12th September 2024.

For more details, visit the official Smart India Hackathon website.

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