The Internal Smart India Hackathon 2024 was conducted at Alliance University, an event organized under the Ministry of Education, Government of India's Innovation Cell. This internal hackathon served as a prelude to the nationwide Smart India Hackathon (SIH), an initiative aimed at engaging students in addressing critical challenges that impact daily life. The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a nationwide initiative to engage students in solving critical challenges faced in daily life. The event provided students at Alliance University with an opportunity to work on real-world problems, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. 

Participation and Themes 

A total of 105 teams participated in the internal hackathon, competing across 11 panels. Students tackled real-world challenges across various themes, which included Space Technology, Robotics and Drones, Travel and Tourism, Clean and Green Technology, Smart Education, Agriculture, Food Technology, and Rural Development. Each team worked collaboratively to present solutions that could address problems in these sectors, contributing to technological advancement and societal development. 

Judging Panel and Industry Support 

The judging panel comprised industry experts and senior faculty members. The experts hail from leading organizations such as Alpha Semiconductors, Publicis Sapient, Infosys, Hewlett Packard, Novigo Solutions, Aragen Life Sciences, KPIT Technologies, Siemens EDA, McAfee, and TATA Advanced Systems Limited. Their insights provided valuable guidance to the students, helping them refine their ideas and improve the feasibility of their solutions. The judges focused on evaluating the impact, scalability, and real-world application of each project presented by the participating teams. 

Student Innovation and Solutions 

Throughout the event, teams developed solutions that addressed pressing issues, from using drones for agricultural purposes to proposing sustainable methods for space exploration. This internal hackathon fostered critical thinking and collaboration among the participants, encouraging them to push the boundaries of conventional solutions. 

Conclusion 

Alliance University acknowledges the efforts of all participants who contributed to the success of the Internal Smart India Hackathon 2024. The event highlights the university's commitment to providing a platform for students to engage with real-world challenges and contribute to meaningful innovation. This internal event serves as a stepping stone for the university's teams as they prepare to compete in the larger national initiative.