Are you ready for some cutting-edge innovation and problem-solving? Well, get ready because MIT Art, Design, and Technology University (MIT-ADTU) in Pune is all set to host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 – Hardware Edition! This highly anticipated event, organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will take place from December 11 to 15, 2024, at the iconic Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Vishwashanti Dome on the MIT-ADTU campus.
So, what can we expect from this year’s grand finale? Well, 29 teams from all over the country will be competing to address five critical problem statements posed by the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Each winning team will receive a prize of ₹1 lakh, encouraging students to come up with innovative hardware solutions.
The event will kick off with a grand inauguration ceremony on December 11, 2024, centrally launched by the Ministry of Education at 9:00 AM. Key dignitaries, including Shailendra Goswami, Chairman and Managing Director of Pushkaraj Group, and Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, Vice-Chancellor and Executive President of MIT-ADTU, will be present to grace the occasion.
Since its inception in 2017, Smart India Hackathon has grown into the world’s largest open innovation platform, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem-solving. This year, the event has seen a remarkable 240% increase in institutional hackathons, with over 2247 institutional events compared to 900 in 2023. Nearly 3 lakh students from 49,000 teams have advanced to the national round, addressing over 250 problem statements curated by 54 Ministries, Departments, and Industries.
The SIH 2024 Hardware Edition at MIT-ADTU will focus on 17 critical sectors, including healthcare, sustainability, emerging technologies, agriculture, and disaster management. With 168 participants and 32 mentors from 13 states, the event aims to empower students to develop impactful solutions for pressing national challenges.
Dr. Mangesh Karad, Vice-Chancellor of MIT-ADTU, expressed his pride in hosting this prestigious event, highlighting the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing young talent. By bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government, the event not only celebrates technological brilliance but also contributes to shaping the future of India through innovation.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to witness some groundbreaking innovations at the Smart India Hackathon 2024 Grand Finale at MIT-ADTU in Pune!
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