ISRO is organising the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024. The last date of registration is July 26.

About the Hackathon

The Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024 is a premier event aimed at unearthing groundbreaking ideas and solutions in Space Tech.

As India continues to make significant strides in space research and exploration, this hackathon serves as a catalyst for the next generation of innovators to contribute to the nation’s space missions. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world problems provided by ISRO, leveraging their knowledge and skills to devise innovative solutions.

Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate Students
  • Graduate/ Postgraduate Students
  • PhD Students/ Research Scholars
  • Note: Working Professionals are not eligible to participate in hackathon.

Challenges

  • Optimizing Urban Futures: Leveraging Digital Twins for Comprehensive Infrastructure Management.
  • Generation of Rooftop Solar Energy Potential Map Using Machine Learning/Deep Learning Based Building Footprint Extraction
  • Automatic detection of craters & boulders from Orbiter High Resolution Camera(OHRC) images using AI/ML techniques
  • Voice enabled user interface for geospatial map based
  • Nowcasting of Precipitation Systems using C-Band Doppler Radar Observations
  • Feature Extraction from Remote Sensing High Resolution Data using AI/ML (Ex–High Tension tower, windmill, electric substation, Brick Kiln, farmbunds)
  • How much the Crab pulsar has slowed down since launch of AstroSat? Finding rate of spin down rate of Crab pulsar with AstroSat LAXPC and CZTI observations.
  • Spectral classification of Chandrayaan-2 IIRS using AI/ML for understanding geological diversity of the Moon
  • Identification of safe navigation routes on the Moon using Chandrayaan Images
  • Image based Search of Lunar craters from global mosaic.
  • Lunar surface image simulation and Visualization
  • Context-Aware Geospatial Data Retrieval using LLM/NLP

How to Participate?

  • Register for Hackathon: Sign up now to participate in the hackathon.
  • Form Teams: Collaborate with like-minded individuals to form teams.
  • Choose a Challenge: Select from the list of challenges provided.
  • Innovate and Develop: Work on your solutions, supported by resources and mentorship.
  • Submit Your Solution: Present your innovative innovative ideas for evaluation.

Important dates

  • Registrations & Idea Submission Open: Thu, Jul 04, 2024
  • Introductory & Problem Statement Explainer Session: Mon, Jul 08, 2024
  • Mentor-Mentee Connects – Begins: Mon, Jul 08, 2024
  • Mentor-Mentee Connects – Ends: Tue, Jul 16, 2024
  • Registrations & Idea Submission Close: Fri, Jul 26, 2024
  • Ideas Evaluations (Checkpoint) Start: Sat, Jul 27, 2024
  • Shortlisted Teams Announcement: Fri, Aug 02, 2024
  • Hackathon Finale Day-1: Tue, Aug 13, 2024
  • Hackathon Finale Day-2: Wed, Aug 14, 2024
  • Winner Announcement & Winner Felicitation:  Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Benefits

  • Mentorship from ISRO Experts: Gain invaluable insights and guidance from leading scientists and engineers.
  • Internship Opportunities: Win a chance to grab an internship at ISRO.
  • Networking: Connect with peers, professionals, and potential employers in the space sector.
  • Real-World Impact: Contribute to the advancement of India’s space missions and technology.

FAQs

What should be the ideal team size?

Each team shall consist of 3 to 4 members. Members can be from different colleges/universities.

What is the cost of participating in Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024?

⁠Nada, there is no participation fee at any stage of the hackathon.

⁠In which city is the offline hackathon scheduled?

Hyderabad

⁠Can a recent graduate participate in the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024?

This opportunity is exclusively for Graduate/ Postgraduate / PhD students in the academic year 2024-25 from a College / University located in India can participate.

Will accommodation be provided?

Accommodation will be provided at ISRO Guest Houses on a sharing basis to final participants based on availability. In case of non-availability of guest house, participants shall make their own accommodation arrangements.

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