InMobi and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have invited applications from students, startups and working professionals from Uttar Pradesh for the AI Kaushal Hackathon. The competition aims at creating cutting-edge AI solutions for complex real-world challenges. Participants will have to submit use cases, and after rigorous evaluation shortlisted teams will receive mentorship after which they will be offered a 24-hour on-site build at IIIT Lucknow. Five winning teams will receive a prize money of Rs 1 lakh. In addition to this, some of the solutions may be deployed on a large scale by the UP Government.
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How to Participate in the InMobi and Uttar Pradesh Government Hackathon
To participate, applicants must submit valid proof of eligibility, which may include a Student ID for students, an Employee ID or employment document for working professionals, or relevant start-up documentation such as GST registration, Startup India recognition or an incorporation certificate. Here are the 5 steps needed to participate in the competition:
- From 1 to 20 November, participants can choose a use case they wish to work on.
- All ideas will have to be submitted before 20 November.
- Submitted ideas will be evaluated, and participants will be shortlisted from 20 to 27 November.
- Shortlisted participants will take part in the hackathon and build their MVPs between 8 and 9 December.
Participants will present their final demos, followed by the awards ceremony on 9 December.
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Important Details of the Hackathon
Participants can select a use case from the Use Cases section and click on ‘Submit Your Idea’ to complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once the entry has been received. Participation in the AI Kaushal Hackathon is free of charge, and individuals can register either individually or as part of a team of up to four members. However, organisers are encouraging team participation to bring together different skills and perspectives. During the initial idea submission stage, applicants must answer all questions in the form and provide relevant supporting material, such as solution overviews or architecture diagrams, wherever applicable. Participants are also being advised to review the evaluation criteria before submitting their ideas. Teams selected in the shortlisting round will be invited to attend the in-person hackathon. Those who wish to register are advised to visit the official website for further information.
