Inter Intra Institutional SIH Competition

Introduction On September 10, 2024, Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Foundation (MRIIF) organized an Internal Hackathon at AS29 to identify and groom talented teams for the SIH 2024 finals. The event also aimed to inspire entrepreneurial thinking among participants by encouraging them to focus on ideas that could be transformed into viable start-ups. The hackathon served as a platform for students to showcase their innovative problem-solving abilities. Event Overview Participants selected various problem statements from the SIH 2024 website and worked collaboratively to develop solutions. The hackathon emphasized practical implementation, requiring teams to build working prototypes and present their ideas to a panel of judges. The evaluation criteria included innovation, feasibility, and scalability of the solutions. Highlights of the Event Prototype Development: Students demonstrated their technical powers by building functional prototypes that addressed real-world challenges. The focus on hands-on application enriched their learning experience and showcased their problem-solving capabilities. Entrepreneurial Focus: MRIIF encouraged participants to view their ideas through the lens of entrepreneurship. This approach helped identify solutions with the potential to be converted into successful start-ups, aligning with MRIIF’s mission to foster innovation. Team Selection for SIH Finals: After rigorous evaluation, the best-performing teams were shortlisted to represent MRIIF at the SIH 2024 finals. These teams displayed exceptional creativity, teamwork, and execution skills. Judging Panel and Mentorship The event was supported by a panel of judges comprising experienced faculty and industry experts. They provided valuable feedback to participants, helping them refine their ideas and prototypes. Mentorship sessions during the hackathon further guided teams in enhancing the viability and impact of their solutions. Details of Judges: Dr. Umesh Dutta – CEO MRIIF. Dr. B.S. Gill – Professor of Practice. Dr. Ashwini Aggarwal - Professor of Practice. Dr. Kapila – Director of MBRC, MRIIRS Mr. Sanjay Kapoor - Professor of Practice. Mr. Vikas Sharma - Sr. Innovation Manager MRIIF. Ms. Saloni – Innovation Manager MRIIF. Mr. Sudhanshu Mishra – Manager Partner Success Wadhwani. Conclusion The Internal Hackathon was a resounding success, achieving its objectives of fostering innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and selecting top teams for the SIH 2024 finals. The event reinforced MRIIF’s commitment to nurturing talent and creating a culture of innovation.