Online applications are invited for the Solve the SDGs 2024 at IIT Madras. Check the details and apply now!
About SDGs Hackathon
The future seems a long way off, but our actions today dictate what tomorrow will be like. The world can’t afford to wait for perfect solutions to emerge. By acting now, we can make small changes that could snowball into big ones — and even solve big problems before they become too big to solve. If you want to save the future, there’s no time like the present.
Solve the SDGs is a hackathon where we work towards a better tomorrow today by creating solutions for our partner organizations to move towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This year, Solve the SDGs is organized simultaneously in Finland and India, enabling a broader impact and providing participants from both countries with new perspectives.
Together with bright minds from all over the world, expert mentors, and sufficient data, we can take a step toward a better future. Like every journey, the first step is the most important — now is the time to take it.
Organizers
Accenture & School of Sustainability at IIT Madras & The Sustainability Mafia.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
School of Sustainability at IIT Madras focuses on nationwide capacity building for sustainability challenges, conducts innovative research for sustainable technologies, and advises governments on policies for sustainable growth.
Founded in 2017 as a not-for-profit (Section 8 company), The Sustainability Mafia is a leading community of 60+ climate entrepreneurs with a vision to ‘make sustainability the default choice’ by multiplying the impact of sustainability founders through ‘goal-oriented collaborations’.
Prizes
The overall winner for India Hub is INR 60k.
Challenge: EV charging station locator by Accenture & IITM School of Sustainability
- SDG 7 & 11: Affordable and clean energy & Sustainable cities and communities.
- Enhance EV charging experience effortlessly through an app to locate, rate and report.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Mitigation of Urban Heat Islands by Accenture & IITM School of Sustainability
- SDG 11 & 13: Sustainable cities and communities & Climate action
- Monitor, inform and guide citizens about Urban Heat Islands.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Low-Carbon Building Solutions by NOW Venture Studio
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Design innovative systems for using low-carbon materials in construction, benefiting the industry and the public.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Decarbonizing the transportation industry by NOW Venture Studio
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure.
- Integrated hardware and software solutions focused on energy storage and energy optimization.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Decarbonizing the hard-to-abate industries by NOW Venture Studio
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Innovative solutions that can revolutionize the decarbonization of sectors such as mining, cement, etc.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Industrial wastewater treatment reimagined by Vedanta
- SDG 6 & 9: Clean water, sanitation & Industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
- Affordable and effective Zero Liquid Discharge solutions.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
Challenge: Innovation in Dust Control by Vedanta
- SDG 6 & 9: Clean water, sanitation & Industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
- Innovative and affordable dust suppression solutions for the Mining industry.
Prize
- 1st Prize 40K INR
- 2nd Prize 20K INR
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
FAQs
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a fast-paced event where participants team up to create solutions and concepts from scratch in a short amount of time, addressing current problems. There are hackathons of various lengths and types, but one common characteristic of them is that they are centred around a specific theme. For example, Solve the SDGs focuses on sparking solutions to tackle the challenges on our way to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.
Who can participate?
The hackathon is open to participants from all backgrounds; no prior hacking experience is necessary. Since we’re not looking for technical submissions only — anyone can play a part in solving these problems. As long as you’re a team player who thinks the world could be a better place, you’re more than welcome to join!
Do I need a team to participate?
You can sign up as an individual or as a ready team of up to 5 members. If you sign up on your own, you can find a team on the first hackathon day at team building.
What kind of solutions are accepted?
We’re not looking for technical submissions only, and your solution could be, for example, a concept, app idea, product or platform – basically anything as long as it contributes to the chosen challenge and the matching SDG! Each team will pitch their final ideas with two-minute videos on the final day.
Terms and Conditions
Click here to view the terms and conditions.
Contact Details
hello[at]hackjunction[dot]com
