SIH 2023 brings the next generation evolution by inclusion of new methodology to inculcate the culture of startup and innovation ecosystem across different age groups i.e. are as follows: -
School students from 6th to 12th class will be able to showcase their talent and generate out-of-the-box open innovation ideas
Regular Students of HEI's pursuing "Graduate/Post-Graduate/Ph.D" will be able to showcase their talent and generate out-of-the-box open innovation ideas
Harnessing creativity and expertise of students, academicians and visionaries
Sparking institute-level hackathons, fuelling imagination
Building funnel for ‘Start-up India’ campaign
Crowdsourcing intelligence for improving governance and quality of life
Enabling possibilities and enhancing opportunities for citizens to deliver innovative solutions to India’s daunting problems
23rd August 2023
23rd August 2023 - 31st October 2023
1st November 2023 - 20th November 2023
25th November 2023 – 30th November 2023
30th November 2023
1st December 2023 – 15th December 2023
15th December 2023 - 25th December 2023 (Tentative)
Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving. The first four editions SIH2017, SIH2018, SIH2019, SIH2020 and SIH2022 proved to be extremely successful in promoting innovation out-of-the-box thinking in young minds, especially engineering students from across India.
Get innovative solutions to your problems in cost effective ways Opportunity to be a part of Nation Building Opportunity to brand your company.
Nationally Recognition and visibility for your company across all premier institutions in India
Talented youngsters from all over the country offer out-of-the-box solutions to your problems
Be part of World’s biggest Open Innovation Movement Opportunity to work with some of the best talents in the country
SIH 2023
SIH2023 Software & Hardware Edition: Problem statements submission by Central &State Ministries, Departments, PSUs, Industries & NGOs
Step 1
Submission of Problem Statements (PSs) by Central & State Ministries, PSUs, Industries and NGOs on the SIH portal. Review of Submitted PSs & finalization by concerned committee Publishing finalized PSs
Step 2
Registration of College SPOCs on SIH portal Blocking published PSs by SPOCs of Colleges or Institutes Internal campus hackathon to be conducted in each college or institute by their SPOCs on their blocked PSs
Step 3
Step 4
College SPOC to be responsible to conduct internal hackathon in the campus College to finalise total best 30 teams + 5 waitlisted teams from the internal hackathon. SPOC to recommend the selected teams for SIH 2023 Software/Hardware edition at SIH portal.
Step 5
Team leaders of the selected teams to be registered at the SIH portal to submit ideas Submission of ideas by selected teams against PSs by college SPOC for the SIH2023 Finale Evaluation of submitted ideas
Step 6
Result Analysis and Result Publication.
Compete amongst one another as a team, offer technical solutions to real-world problems and get a chance to win prizes worth up to 1,00,000.
Provide problem statements to the participants from all over the country , get optimal solutions for them and also get the opportunity to hire potential future employees.
Provide problem statements to the participants from all over the country , get optimal solutions for them and also get the opportunity to hire potential future employees.
An additional branding value when students from the institute compete at a national level hackathon with other competitors.
Smart India Hackathon's
Ideas focused on the intelligent use of resources for transforming and advancements of technology with combining the artificial intelligence to explore more various sources and get valuable insights.
Ideas that can boost fitness activities and assist in keeping fit.
For use in travel or activities beyond Earth's atmosphere, for purposes such as spaceflight or space exploration.
Ideas that showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India.
Cutting-edge technology in these sectors continues to be in demand. Recent shifts in healthcare trends, growing populations also present an array of opportunities for innovation.
Developing solutions, keeping in mind the need to enhance the primary sector of India - Agriculture and to manage and process our agriculture produce.
Creating intelligent devices to improve commutation sector.
Submit your ideas to address the growing pressures on the city’s resources, transport networks, and logistic infrastructure.
There is a need to design drones and robots that can solve some of the pressing challenges of India such as handling medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc.
Solutions could be in the form of waste segregation, disposal, and improve sanitization system.
A solution/idea that can boost the current situation of the tourism industries including hotels, travel and others.
Innovative ideas that help manage and generate renewable /sustainable sources more efficiently.
Provide ideas in a decentralized and distributed ledger technology used to store digital information that powers cryptocurrencies and NFTs and can radically change multiple sectors.
Smart education,a concept that describes learning in digital age. It enables learners to learn more effectively, efficiently, flexibly and comfortably.
Disaster management includes ideas related to risk mitigation, Planning and management before, after or during a disaster.
Challenge your creative mind to conceptualize and develop unique toys and games based on our civilization, history, and culture etc.
Technology ideas in tertiary sectors like Hospitality, Entertainment and Retail.
Challenges related to the financial services.
Hon'ble Secretary, Higher Education
Chairman, AICTE
Vice Chairman, AICTE
VP and Head Research & Innovation, Neilsoft
Chairman, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Anchor- Doordarshan, Media Adviser
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Co-Founder and CTO, D10X
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
President, Y4D Foundation
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Innovation Officer
MoE's Innovation Cell
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Innovation Officer
MoE's Innovation Cell
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Regional Consultant
MoE's Innovation Cell
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Regional Consultant
MoE's Innovation Cell
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Startup Fellow
MoE's Innovation Cell
Member, Executive Committee
Smart India Hackathon 2023
VP and Head Research & Innovation
Neilsoft
Innovation Officer
MoE's Innovation Cell
Co-Founder and CTO
D10X
Founder & CEO
Ataneo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Associate Vice President (AVP)
LTIMindtree
Digital & Transformation Head
HP Inc
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Co-founder
Deciphercloud Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Organizing Partners
Official Media Partner
Knowledge Partner
