Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024, India is a nationwide competition organized by Amazon India to encourage innovation and the development of AI-powered solutions to benefit small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in e-commerce. The hackathon is part of the Amazon Smbhav Summit 2024, Amazon’s annual flagship event in India.
Cash prizes worth up to INR 10 lakhs
Key points about the Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024:
- Focus: Encouraging innovation and the development of AI-powered solutions for SMBs in e-commerce.
- Eligibility: Open to innovators, developers, and startups across India.
- Prizes: Winners will receive cash prizes of up to ₹10 lakh and a trip to Amazon headquarters in Seattle.
- Timeline: The application window is open until November 14, 2024.
- Partnerships: Startup India, DPIIT, National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
How to participate?
- Visit the official website: https://amazonsmbhav2024.hackerearth.com/
- Register: Create an account on the platform and submit your details..
- Submit your idea: Develop your innovative solution and submit it before the deadline. (Software template available here)
Potential areas of focus:
- Leveraging social media for product listings
- Streamlining multi-channel fulfillment
- Simplifying cross-border trade
- Developing sustainable solutions for e-commerce
Hackathon Phases:
| Registration & Idea Submission: (14 October – 14 November) | Register & share your ideas. |
| Prototype Building: (18 November – 24 November) | Turn your ideas into a working prototype with expert guidance from mentors. |
| Demo Day (05 December – 06 December) | Present your prototype to a panel of industry leaders. |
| Winner Announcement (10 December) | Get recognized at the Amazon Smbhav Summit 2024 in New Delhi, among thousands of SMBs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and global leaders. |
By participating in the Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024, you have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of India’s digital economy and potentially win significant rewards.
Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024