Online registrations are open for American Express Makeathon 2023. The last date for applications is May 14, 2023.
After the stupendous success of our last three Makeathons, American Express is back with the 2023 edition in a brand new avatar! Now is the time for women in tech to rise up and create something groundbreaking with Makeathon 2023. This team-based competition follows the standard hackathon format with an idea submission phase (Round 1) and a Hackathon/ prototype building (Round 2). Teams will have the opportunity to choose 1 out of 7 exciting themes centered on the ever-dynamic Fintech universe. To add to the experience and learning quotient, each team that makes it to the prototype phase will be coached by a mentor from American Express leading into the finale. The opportunity to grow, learn, and become a better engineer just doubled up.
Develop a system that balances the need for security with the user’s convenience and privacy while ensuring the technology’s accuracy and reliability.
Develop a gamification strategic application that can help credit and debit card users take advantage of Rewards programs.
Develop blockchain-based solutions that can ensure compliance with regulatory mandates while also providing transparency, security, and efficiency.
Develop and maintain ML-based fraud detection models that are effective at identifying evolving fraud patterns even in the presence of imbalanced data.
Building a unique solution for managing risk profiles involves the development and implementation of data-driven risk management strategies.
Build a basic digital wallet to transact using e-RUPI.
Build a quantum-safe crypto-algorithm for future-proofing Amex’s sensitive data.
Hackathons will contain two major phases, as described:
The microsite for American Express Makeathon 2023 will be listed on HackerEarth’s Challenges portal and will be open for registrations. Registrants will form teams on the platform and share ideas/concepts to the proposed real use case problem statement. The team formation and submission happen on the platform itself. The submissions will then be evaluated by the HackerEarth team and shortlisted teams will be asked to give the presentation during the Finale.
Shortlisted participants from the idea submission phase will work on prototype solutions/source codes/video presentations to the proposed problem statement with mentoring from the American Express team. These shortlisted teams will then present their final prototypes on a 1-day finale. American Express will evaluate its presentations to announce the winners of the hackathon.
1st Position
2nd Position
3rd Position
Women students currently pursuing any technical degree from a recognized engineering college in India.
As part of the hackathon, participants are required to submit their material on the platform made available for this purpose. Submissions may include ideas, prototypes, and applications. All submissions that the participants make must be original and unique. All submissions must be made on or before the deadline and must meet all the guidelines defined for this purpose. Since the hackathon is being conducted in multiple phases, the relevant submissions must be made on or before the end of each phase in the format defined on the hackathon website.
Interested Candidates can apply online by visiting here.
The last date for making the submissions online is May 14, 2023.
Click here to view the official notification of the American Express Makeathon 2023.
