How do I participate?

To participate, your team needs to select a theme, describe the problem being addressed and present a unique tech-driven solution for it. You need to create a two-minute video demonstrating your solution, upload it to YouTube (ensure it is unlisted) between July 15 and Aug. 16, 2024 and add it to your submission form.

Can I apply as a part of more than one team?

You are eligible to apply as a member of a team of two to four members.

Can I submit multiple ideas?

While we are glad you have multiple ideas, you can only submit one for this event.

I have submitted my idea; what are the next steps?

Their jury will review all submitted ideas. In the second round, shortlisted teams will be invited to present their solutions or prototypes.

How does Walmart choose the winners for the challenge?

Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria: Innovation, creativity and scalability of the solution Technical feasibility of the solution Impact and benefit to Walmart Quality of proof of concept and demo

If I am selected for phase two, will I be required to do an in-person presentation?

Your presentation to the grand jury in the second round will take place virtually. Winners of this round will be invited to Converge, where they will be awarded in person. More details will be shared with the finalists closer to the event date.

Is there a prize for winning the competition?

Winning teams stand a chance to receive cash prizes upto INR 2,90,000 (subject to tax deduction).

Sparkathon: Open Innovation Challenge by Walmart [Cash Prize of Rs. 2.9 Lakhs+Internship Opportunity+ Certificate]: Apply by Aug 16

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Sparkathon: Open Innovation Challenge by Walmart

Walmart Global Tech India invites applications for the Sparkathon—Open Innovation Challenge 2024. You can win a cash prize, get an internship or FTE opportunity, and much more!

Walmart associates are leaders in retail tech. They power the world’s leading retailer, a global supply chain, and one of the most complex businesses on the planet.

Sparkathon is an open innovation challenge for Indian students to build cutting-edge tech solutions and create delightful shopping experiences. This year, you will have an exclusive opportunity to reimagine a new era of retail that is blurring the lines between the online and offline worlds more than ever. It’s time to code, collaborate and ideate! Put your best foot forward and showcase your innovative solutions.

Submit your transformative idea that aligns with one of the four themes:

If you are an engineering student in India pursuing a degree in any of the following fields, Sparkathon is for you:

Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.

The last date to apply for Sparkathon is Aug. 16, 2024.