And the Winners Are...

A huge congratulations to all the incredible teams who competed in the TiE U Hackathon Finals! Your dedication, innovation, and passion were truly inspiring.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of both tracks:

Business Innovation Track:

• Winner: S.L.A.P. - Taking home the grand prize of $2,000! This team wowed the judges with their Student Local Adaptation Program, designed to connect skilled students with local businesses for mentorship in essential digital skills.

• 1st Runner-Up (Tie):

  • BizElevate - Awarded $1,250 for their AI-powered mentorship platform that provides personalized guidance and support to business owners.
  • SentriBiz - Also receiving $1,250 for their innovative AI-powered security advisor that delivers customized cybersecurity recommendations to small businesses.

• 3rd Runner-Up: Horizon - Earning $500 for their student-driven mentorship model aimed at empowering small businesses in digital adoption.

Sustainability Track:

• Winner: Eco-scan - Awarded $2,000 for their innovative approach to PPE recycling, combining technology and behavioral prompts to encourage proper disposal.

• 1st Runner-Up: Blockchain for Plastics - Taking home $1,500 for their system that uses computer vision and blockchain technology to improve traceability and trust within the plastic recycling industry.

• 2nd Runner-Up: Waste Classification - Earning $1,000 for their machine learning and computer vision solution that automates the sorting of used PPE for recycling.

• 3rd Runner-Up: RePlastify - Awarded $500 for their subscription-based recycling system focused on PPE and plastic-based packaging.

Double Your Prize Money at TGS!

All student winners have an incredible opportunity to double their prize money by attending the TiE Global Summit (TGS2024.com) and utilizing the double the Travel Awards option! This is an amazing chance to network with global entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. 

TiE U: A Season of Global Impact

TiE U is incredibly excited about the success of this season's Hackathon!

Here's a glimpse of the incredible global participation:

• Students from the following countries participated: India, United States, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, Netherlands, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe!
• 500+ project drafts started
• 70 completed projects submitted before official due date!
• 20 projects advanced to the qualifier and semi-finals where they recieved mentoring and written feedbacks!
• 8 teams competing in the live global finals!
• 35+ TiE mentors across 7 countries dedicating on average up to 4 hours in provide critical project feedback.
• 18 Industry judges from 4 global time zones rated the live presentations and scoring the top teams!

This season has truly exemplified the power of student innovation and global collaboration.

Congratulations again to all our winners and participants! We can't wait to see the amazing things you accomplish in the future.

Stay in touch and please join TiE U on Linkedin!

1. Click on "Join Hackathon" on hackathon24.devpost.com

2. Register on the official TiE U Verizon platform Link: https://bit.ly/tieuverizon
Non US students, please use: "TiE Global 3964 Rivermark Plaza #113, Santa Clara, CA, 95054" for US address.

3. Log into the WhatsApp Group Chat: https://bit.ly/tieuhackathon24whatsapp (Q&A)

Student Innovation Showcase: Celebrate Ingenuity

A gathering of college students & teams organized to address specifically defined global challenges!

Students using a fast-paced ‘hackathon” methodology will be introduced to a global issue by subject matter experts. Students will choose a challenge to address, receive mentoring and feedback in generating an app showcase and integrated solutions, and present their app ideas to a set of judges for cash awards and recognition!

After students work together brainstorming, planning, and prototyping an app showcase, they will create a presentation that they’ll pitch to a panel of judges during the showcase. The event concludes with the recognition of students and a celebration of all participants!

So at the TiE U Hack@thon, you can do anything from design an app and showcase your ingenuity by making something uniquely creative based on a given theme of Sustainability Innovation and Business Innovation.  Teams can consist of 2-4 members, and you have till 30-Oct at 9:30am EDT / 7pm IST to create something amazingly unique!

Hackathons, like the TiE U Hack@thon, are a can’t-miss experience! You can learn something new, make something that the world has never seen before, and win some fantastic cash prizes!

Official Kick-Off & Welcome

• Welcome by TiE University's Founder, Dr. Paul Lopez

• Inspirational "6 technologies that changed the world" by Keynote Speaker Ashok Rao 
  
  Watch Re-cap YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skXARzENlYk
  Video Chapters:
  Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to the TiE U Hackathon 2024 by Pradeep Yuvaraj 9:00 - Ashok Rao's Keynote: Six Technologies That Changed the World 17:15 - The Technology of Glass: From Sand to Smartphones 35:50 - The Technology of Cold: From Ice to Air Conditioning 46:50 - The Technology of Sound: From Squiggles to Digital Audio 1:00:50 - The Technology of Clean: From Filth to Hygiene 1:11:50 - The Technology of Time: From Sundials to Atomic Clocks 1:19:50 - The Technology of Light: From Candles to Lasers 1:25:00 - Call to Action: Join the TiE Hackathon! 1:28:45 - Business Challenges Announced 1:38:45 - Sustainability Challenges Announced 1:50:00 - Q&A with Dr. Paul Lopez 1:55:30 - Closing Remarks and Next Steps

VERIZON DIGITAL BUSINESS READY LINK:   https://bit.ly/tieuverizon

Review of the Challenges:
>>>Click here to download the challenges PDF here<<<

Innovation Discovery Skills by Ravi Brahmbhatt 
Storytelling & Pitching Skills by Pradeep Yuvaraj

Ask Me Anything Session: 10:30 AM EDT to 11:30 AM EDT |  8:00 PM IST
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99033845450?pwd=IxNnCncll5VwDHaJKp8ksBN2k43SBT.1

Draft call for Solutions Projects submission: Submission Link: Hackathon24.Devpost.com

PLEASE SUBMIT BEFORE 9:30 PM EDT | 7:00 AM IST (10/27th)

Final call for Solutions Projects submission: Submission Link: Hackathon24.Devpost.com

PLEASE SUBMIT BEFORE 7:30 PM EDT | 5:00 AM IST 

Semi-Finalists will be Announced via Updates on hackathon24.devpost.com

THE TOP-RANKED TEAM (PER CHALLENGE) SEMI-FINALISTS 

CHECK-IN LINK:  https://zoom.us/j/95810423835?pwd=VPHabiF1utJXnTcbNy2HMewjbRntW8.1

• Moderator: Pradeep Yuvaraj

FINALS - TOP RANKED TEAM (PER TRACK) FINALISTS

CHECK-IN LINK: https://zoom.us/j/94437440678?pwd=UAgaxSeHBZzzsfkz6n81nSDGtpzpd0.1

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jag Sheth: https://youtu.be/IASX4NRIVOc

LIVE JUDGING STARTS WITH TOP-RANKED FINALISTS FOR CASH AWARDS:

- 5 Minute pitch | up to 3-minute judges Q/A per finalist.

Awards Ceremony
End of TIE U Hack@thon 2024!

Atlanta
(US)

Finals

• Atlanta Tech Village - Nov 2 and Nov 3 (https://www.atlantatechvillage.com/)

Houston
(US)
TIE Houston Flyer Link

Kick Off

• Bauer College of Business at University of Houston - October 12 (9am to 12pm (CST)
• Houston Community College - October 12 (9am to 12pm - CST)