Applications are invited for the Empowering Investors Hackathon, presented by SEBI. The last date of application is 13 August 2023.
About the Hackathon
The Empowering Investors Hackathon, presented by SEBI and powered by Hack2skill, is a transformative event revolutionizing the securities market through innovative solutions. Focused towards cutting-edge technologies like Gen Al and Machine Learning, this hackathon shall empower investors by curating educational content, enhancing financial literacy, and promoting trust. With mentorship, networking, and exciting rewards, it’s a platform to innovate, collaborate, and drive positive change in the financial industry.
The Empowering Investors Hackathon brings together the power of advanced technologies such as Gen Al and Machine Learning to curate educational content, protect investors from misleading claims, & foster trust in the securities market. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, participants will develop innovative solutions that empower investors & revolutionize the future of banking.
Eligibility
The hackathon is open to the Students, technologist, freelancers and professional developer community.
Problem Statement
Content Curation and Education
- Objective: Develop tools and models to curate and organize trustworthy educational content on securities markets, available on online platforms. Create digital modules and playlists that guide and educate investors on specific topics.
- Challenge: In today’s information age, investors struggle to find relevant and trustworthy educational content on securities markets. This challenge calls for the creation of tools and models that curate existing content, utilizing technologies like Gen Ai and Machine Learning. The goal is to automate the curation process, providing personalized educational content in digital formats to empower and educate investors.
Identifying Misleading Claims
- Objective: Develop tools and models to identify influencers who make misleading claims about investment or trading in the securities market on digital platforms.
- Challenge: The rise of digital platforms has led to an influx of misleading investment claims made by self-proclaimed influencers. These false claims can lead to financial losses for unsuspecting investors. This challenge seeks solutions in the form of models, tools, and products that analyze and evaluate the credibility of influencers on digital platforms. Leveraging technologies like Gen Ai and Machine Learning, these solutions aim to detect and flag misleading claims, safeguarding investors from potential risks.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this link.
Prizes
- Winner: 1,00,000 INR
- 1st Runner Up: 50,000 INR
- 2nd Runner Up: 25,000 INR
FAQs
Do participants need to present a fully functional idea?
The entry should be functional for review by the judges.
Is there any registration fees?
There is no participation fee.
As it is an online hackathon, is it acceptable to show only the prototype?
Yes, participants are required to submit a prototype. If you use any database like SQL Server or PostgreSQL you can also submit a database dump along with your submission.
How do I know my registration is confirmed and when to start the development phase?
The organizing team will approve and confirm your participation. Shortlisted teams will receive a confirmation email and it will reflect on the user dashboard.
If it is a team submission, does that mean all team members will have access to work at the same time?
Yes, all team members can login from their account and submit application.
