sih.gov.in Smart India Hackathon 2024 : AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells

Organisation : AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells
Contest Name : Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024
Applicable State / UT : All India
Last Date : 12th September 2024
Website : https://sih.gov.in/

What is AICTE Smart India Hackathon?

Smart India Hackathon SIH 2024 is organized by AICTE & MOE’s Innovation Cells. The hackathon aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application. All participants must be from the same college or school; inter-college/school teams are not permitted. The Prize money for both categories ( Hardware/Software) is INR 1 Lakh only. Last Date of Contest is 12th September 2024.

Related / Similar Contest : Supreme Court of India’s Hackathon 2024

Who can Participate in SIH?

Higher Education Institutes (HEI) may be allowed to nominate 25+05 teams/colleges (qualified through an internal hackathon conducted by the institute at their premise). Teams shortlisted by HEIs will participate in the National Level Flagship Program; SIH 2024.

What is the criteria of Team Formation?
** All participants must be from the same college or school; inter-college/school teams are not permitted.
** Members from different branches or disciplines within the same institution may form a team.
** Each team must consist of 6 members, including the team leader, and must include at least one female member.
** For the Hardware edition, multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged, allowing for a mix of Mechanical Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Product Designers, Programmers, etc.
** For the Software edition, which focuses on digital product development, it is mandatory that the majority of team members possess strong programming skills.

I am a student of Higher Education Institutes(HEIs) pursuing PhD. Can I participate?
Yes, but the participant must qualify HEI’s Internal Hackathon. HEIs may be allowed to nominate 30 teams/colleges (qualified through an internal hackathon conducted by the institute at their premise). Teams shortlisted by HEIs will participate in the National Level Flagship Program; SIH 2024.

FAQ on Smart India Hackathon

Q. 1. What is the Smart India Hackathon?
Smart India Hackathon is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at addressing pressing problems faced by government departments and private organizations through innovative solutions developed by students.

Q. 2. When did the Smart India Hackathon start?
Smart India Hackathon started in 2017 with only a software chapter. In 2018 the hardware chapter was introduced. Four successful editions have been completed namely SIH2017, SIH 2018, SIH 2019, SIH 2022, SIH 2023. Due to COVID-19 SIH2020 was cancelled. Now Smart India Hackathon is at its 7th edition.

Q. 3. Who can submit problem statements in this hackathon?
Problem statements can be submitted by different central government ministries, departments, state government ministries/ departments, PSUs, private bodies & NGOs.

Q. 4. Can an individual in India, such as someone working in a private company, pose a challenge or submit a problem statement? What are the financial implications?
No individual is allowed to pose challenges otherwise. However, if an individual is registered as a proprietor firm then he may submit problem statements in the name of his firm;

What are the financial implications?
An amount of Rs 1.95 Lakh for Software and Rs. 3 Lakh for Hardware per problem statement shall be given by the organisation posing the challenges. In addition to this amount, registration fee of Rs 25000 /- per company is applicable. Registration fee is only applicable for private companies, PSU, MSME, NGO etc. There is no registration fee for government departments/ministries/attached offices of ministries.

Q. 5. Can University or Institute Submit PS Under SIH 2024?
No, University/institutes cannot submit PS under SIH 2024. However, they can nominate students from their institute to participate in this hackathon or nominate themselves as nodal centers to organize and support in this hackathon.

Q. 6. Can a student from distance/part time Education Program Participate in SIH 2024?
If an individual is a registered as a proprietor firm then he may submit problem statements in the name of his firm; No individual is allowed to pose challenges otherwise.

Q. 7. What is the role of the College Single Point of Contact (SPOC)?
The College SPOC has the following roles:
** The College SPOC should nominate 25 teams as shortlisted and 05 teams as waitlisted. The nomination can be made in any category.
** SPOC registration began in the first week of Aug 2024. The deadline for team nominations and idea submissions on the SIH portal is September 12, 2024. This deadline is final; no extensions or exceptions will be granted.
** The College SPOC must log in to sih.gov.in with their credentials and enter details for 30 teams: 25 shortlisted and 5 waitlisted.
** Under the new system, each team can submit only two idea.

What is the Last Date of Smart India Hackathon?

Last Date of Smart India Hackathon 2024 is 12th September 2024.