Tracks

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Create solutions that address energy challenges and promote sustainability. This may involve developing technologies & solutions to support Smart Grid, Asset Management, Energy Storage, Renewable Integration, optimize energy usage, reduce carbon footprint, etc.

Smart Rail Solutions

Develop innovative connectivity solutions for rail ecosystem. This can include applications related to smart scheduling, real-time & multi-modal connectivity, or passenger safety & comfort

Future of Digital Payments

Create seamless digital payment solutions for CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) usecases in retail and wholesale banking using blockchain platforms/ One-touch payment experience using UPI on smartphones and wearables/ Voice-guided assistant in merchant app

Prizes

Winning teams for all 3 tracks will receive INR 4,00,000 each (for 3 teams)

First runner-up teams for all 3 tracks will receive INR 2,00,000 each (for three teams)

Best business implication award - INR 2,00,000 (for one team only)

Best innovation award - INR 2,00,000 (for one team only)

Total prize money - INR 22,00,000

Timeline

Registration begins - 7th Feb, 2024

Registration closes - 25th Feb, 2024

Evaluation of ideas - 26th Feb - 1st Mar, 2024

Shortlisted candidates announcement - 6th Mar, 2024

Onsite event date - 14th & 15th Mar, 2024