Hackathon: AI for Public Good – Sustainable & Resilient Supply Chains

AI for Public Good: Sustainable & Resilient Supply Chains Hackathon The Hackathon is being organized under the Indo-Swiss Research Grant in collaboration with researchers from ETH Zurich, the University of Lausanne, and IIIT Allahabad. Participants will work on real-world challenges in sustainable and resilient supply chains using AI-driven and innovative approaches. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students from all recognized institutions. Students from any discipline are eligible to participate. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialization/inter-department teams are allowed. Team Formation: Participation is in teams of 1–3 members. Team members may belong to different colleges, universities, or academic disciplines. One participant can be a member of only one team. Problem Statement: A detailed problem statement will be provided by Lowe's India, focusing on sustainable and resilient supply chains. Participants are expected to propose innovative solutions addressing the challenge using AI and related technologies. Competition Format: Round 1: Idea & Solution Submission Participants will work on the problem statement and submit a detailed solution proposal. Teams are expected to demonstrate their complete ideation journey, including the initial concept, AI-assisted refinement, and final solution. The objective is to identify innovative, feasible, and impactful approaches to addressing real-world supply chain challenges. Submission Requirements: Teams must submit: Detailed Solution Document (PDF, Maximum 5 Pages) GitHub Repository URL Demo Video URL Live Demo / Prototype URL Solution Document Format The submission should include: Problem Understanding Initial Idea AI-Assisted Refinement Final Solution Technical Approach Feasibility Analysis Expected Impact Shortlisted teams will advance to the Grand Finale. Round 2: Grand Finale Finalist teams will present their solutions before a panel of distinguished researchers, academicians, and industry experts. Teams should clearly demonstrate: Problem Understanding Solution Design Technical Approach Innovation Feasibility Expected Impact Submission Requirements: Prior to the presentation, teams must submit: Final Presentation Deck (PPT/PDF) Prototype or Demonstration Supporting Documentation Final Presentation Format: 8–10 Minute Presentation 5 Minute Q&A with Judges Winners will be selected based on the quality of their solution, presentation, and ability to address questions from the jury. Rules: All submissions must be original work created by the participating team. The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) is permitted and encouraged. Teams must clearly explain how AI contributed to refining their solution. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Teams must adhere to all submission deadlines and guidelines. Organizers reserve the right to modify timelines, evaluation procedures, or event details if required. The decision of the jury and organizing committee will be final and binding. Prizes & Opportunities: Cash prizes and certificates for winning teams. Mentorship and networking opportunities with international researchers and industry experts. Potential research, internship, and collaboration opportunities for outstanding participants.