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The Smart City Hackathon invites innovators, technologists, and problem solvers to come together to design and develop cutting-edge solutions that address the pressing challenges faced by modern cities. As urban areas continue to grow, so do the complexities of managing them. This hackathon is an opportunity to harness collective creativity and technical expertise to create transformative solutions that improve the quality of life for city dwellers.
Participants will have the chance to work on real-world problems, exploring innovative approaches to make cities smarter, more sustainable, and more livable. Whether it’s through enhancing urban mobility, optimizing resource management, or improving public safety, this hackathon aims to drive meaningful change in the way cities operate.
If you are interested in Judging, send your profile to the POC - iamveenas01@gmail.com
Requirements
Problem Statements:
This is an OPEN HACKATHON , participants can use their creativity to make innovative projects.
Participants may also choose any of their desired field as mentioned:
1. Urban Mobility and Transportation
2. Energy Efficiency and Resource Management
3. Public Safety and Emergency Response
4. Waste Management and Recycling
5. Smart Infrastructure and Urban Planning
6. Healthcare and Well-being
7.Digital Inclusion and Citizen Engagement
Prizes
Innovation Excellence Award
Awarded to the team that develops the most creative and groundbreaking solution. This award recognizes out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches that push the boundaries of what’s possible in smart city development.
Impactful Solution Award
Given to the team whose solution has the potential to create the most significant positive impact on urban living. This award honors solutions that address critical challenges and have the potential to improve the quality of life for city residents.
Best Technical Implementation Award
Recognizes the team that demonstrates exceptional technical expertise in the development of their solution. This award is for the project that showcases advanced technical skills, clean code, and seamless integration of various technologies.
Best Presentation Award
Given to the team that delivers the most compelling and clear presentation. This award recognizes excellence in communication, including how well the team articulates the problem, their solution, and the potential impact, as well as their ability to engage with the judges during the Q&A session.
Sustainability Award
Awarded to the team that designs the most sustainable solution. This category focuses on projects that promote environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and long-term viability within urban settings.
Participation Swags
SWAGS and sponsor prizes
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Veenas Patel
Hackathon POC
Prathyusha Nama
Test Architecture Manager, Align Technology Inc
Lilly You
Dev Comm Manager
Xueting Lin
Product Manager , Roche Diagnostics
Sri Bhargav Krishna Adusumilli
Co-Founder, Mindquest Technology Solutions llc United States of America
Anaswara Thekkan Rajan
Karwell Technologies Inc
Vamsi Vemoori
Epochs Inc & Robert Bosch
Harshal Shah
Senior Staff/Lead Engineer at eBay
Karthik Manne
Venkata Sai Manoj Pasupuleti
Ganesh Ramalingam
Lilly You
Imanpreet Arora
Manager Arista Networks
Jay Patel
Lead Engineer at IHG
Balaji KR
Jury Member
Binoj Melath Nalinakshan Nair
Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Oracle Inc
Nimit Patel
Principal Data Scientist II, McKinsey & Company
Sai Vishnu Vardhan Machapatri
Senior Application Engineer ,Vernus Technologies
Bhanuprakash Madupati
Technology Leader & Senior Software Engineer ,Minnesota Department of Corrections
Nikhil Teja Dommeti,
Security Software Engineer, HP Inc.
Aparna Achanta
IBM
Vijaya Chaitanya Palanki
Manager, Consumer Decision Science at Glassdoor
Samarth Shah
Engineering Lead, Google
Judging Criteria
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1. Innovation (20%)
- Creativity: How inventive is the solution? Does it bring a fresh perspective to the problem? - Problem-Solving Approach: Does the solution demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking? Does it challenge conventional methods? -
2. Impact (25%)
-How well does the solution address the specific problem statement provided? -Potential Impact: What is the potential effect of the solution on the quality of life in cities? How significant is the change it can bring about? -
3. Feasibility (20%)
-Can the solution be realistically implemented in a smart city? Are the resources and technology required for implementation available? - Cost-Effectiveness:Is the solution cost-effective? Does it offer a viable return on investment for cities? -
4. Technical Execution (25%)
-How well does the solution utilize advanced technologies? Does it demonstrate technical sophistication? - Functionality: Is the solution fully functional? Does it perform as intended under different conditions? -
5. Presentation (10%)
-How well does the team communicate their solution during the final presentation? Are the problem, solution, and impact clearly articulated? -Is the demonstration engaging and easy to understand? -
Bonus Points:
- Extra consideration will be given for solutions that incorporate multiple disciplines, such as combining technology with social impact, or integrating different smart city aspects (e.g., mobility, energy, health).
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