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There’s a new Internet of Things (IoT) contest on the horizon. India’s Tata Communications has invited students in India to participate in a 3-month-long Innovation Challenge on the Internet of Things (IoT), it said in an announcement.
The theme explained
Students will have to build an IoT solution for digital transformation needs. This, the company said, will enable stakeholders in society to make data driven proactive business decisions, thereby enhancing customer engagement & transforming workspace into a smart environment. The solutions may enable them to increase productivity or explore innovative business models powered by the IoT solutions.
Digital push for India
With The Grand IoT Innovation Challenge, the company believes it was offering engineering students, a platform to design & create innovative solutions that can directly impact millions of lives. It is also focusing on building capabilities across the IoT stack to be a leader in the rapidly growing IoT ecosystem space.
The IoT platform
- Through this challenge, TATA Communications, aims at helping students throughout their innovation journey.
- Also, selected teams would receive Raspberry Pi kits, access to their IoT platform, expert mentorship, cash prizes, goodies & more.
- Students can collaborate with TATA Communications to build solutions to enable seamless machine-to-machine connectivity for significant cost & operational advantages.
- Furthermore, students can visit the Resource Center where GIIOTIC videos have been added to help them orient innovative IoT ideas.
Eligibility criteria
- Entries are accepted from selected Indian technology universities & institutes. Those interested can refer to their list of eligible colleges before applying.
- Applications are accepted only through www.hackerearth.com.
- This Grand Iot Challenge has been organized in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Prizes
The winner will take home INR 5,00,000, whereas the 1st Runner Up will win Rs 3,00,000 & the 2nd Runner Up INR Rs. 1,50,000.
Image Credit: Tata Communications