Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024

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107076 Registered Allowed team size: 1 - 4
107076 Registered Allowed team size: 1 - 4

The idea submission phase is over and participation is closed.

idea phase
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starts on:
Oct 14, 2024, 10:30 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Nov 15, 2024, 03:30 AM UTC (UTC)
Prototype phase
Online
starts on:
Nov 18, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Nov 24, 2024, 06:29 PM UTC (UTC)

Overview

Hackathon Banner At Amazon, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We continually strive to push boundaries, and enhance the customer experience. Our innovations are designed to empower small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India to unlock growth opportunities and thrive in the digital economy.

Amazon Smbhav is our annual flagship summit, with a theme of ‘Unlocking Infinite Possibilities for a Digital India’. Every year, Amazon Smbhav brings together government leaders, industry experts, SMBs and the larger e-commerce ecosystem to ideate, inspire, and unleash the true potential of a Digital India in the 21st century.

Building on this vision, we invite you to participate in the Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024 – a competition bringing together India’s brightest minds to develop next-gen solutions for SMBs in e-commerce. We're excited to partner with Startup India, DPIIT, National Innovation Foundation (NIF) - India, NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for this Hackathon to drive transformative ideas forward.

Stand a chance to win a trip to the Amazon headquarters in Seattle , cash prizes worth up to INR 10 lakhs , mentorship from industry experts , valuable networking opportunities , and more!

Here’s calling all innovators to dream big, disrupt the status quo, and architect the future of e-commerce! Join us in this mission to drive innovation, solve real problems, and contribute to the growth of India’s digital economy.

Hackathon Phases:

  1. Registration & Idea Submission  (14 October - 14 November) - Register & share your ideas. It all starts with a vision!
  2. Prototype Building  (18 November - 24 November) - Turn your ideas into a working prototype with expert guidance from mentors.
  3. Demo Day  (05 December - 06 December) - Present your prototype to a panel of industry leaders.
  4. Winner Announcement  (10 December) - Get recognized at the Amazon Smbhav Summit 2024 in New Delhi, among thousands of SMBs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and global leaders.

Why Join?

  •  Pioneer AI-powered e-commerce solutions
  •  Empower millions of Indian SMBs
  •  Learn from industry leaders
  • Solve real-world challenges
  • Compete for incredible prizes
  •  Join the Amazon Smbhav Summit
  •  Expand your professional network
  •  Drive positive change
  •  Sharpen your coding, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Hear from Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology.

Hear from Azad Tripathi, Sr. Manager, Seller Experience, Amazon:

“The Smbhav Hackathon is more than just a competition; it's a launchpad for innovation that can shape the future of e-commerce in India. We're looking for bright minds who can turn challenges into opportunities, creating solutions that will empower millions of SMBs across the country. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the digital economy and potentially kickstart a revolutionary idea.”

Themes

Theme 1 - Create an Amazon Product Listing using Social Media Content

Develop a system that seamlessly converts social media content into comprehensive Amazon product listings, enabling buyers to easily compare and purchase products.

Curious to learn more? Click here for hints, guidelines, examples, and more details.

Theme 2 - Create a GenAI-Powered Tool to Simplify Cross-Border Regulations and Government Incentives (both national and international) for Sellers in E-commerce

Harness the power of GenAI to create an actionable guide that will help e-commerce sellers overcome challenges and facilitate successful international expansion.

Need a nudge in the right direction? Click here for hints!

Theme 3 - Build a Versatile Tool/ Plug-In for Seamless Integration with Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Develop a user-friendly tool or plug-in that seamlessly integrates online stores with Amazon's Multi-Channel Fulfillment service. This would allow businesses to easily leverage Amazon's robust logistics network to store inventory and fulfill orders across their various sales channels, with minimal to no additional coding effort required from the business owners.

Unlock all the info you need. Click here for further details.

Theme 4 - Develop Sustainable Solutions for the E-commerce Industry

Develop innovative solutions for companies to significantly reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a greener future, while maintaining efficient business operations.

Ready to discover more? Click here to know more.

Theme 5 - Simplify Communication for Cross-Border Exports Between Carriers and Sellers

Create a platform to redefine the user experience for Indian SMBs selling globally – this could include features like real-time communication, seamless document sharing and management , query resolution, and other relevant tools.

Curious to dive deeper? Click here to explore the details.

Prizes

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Main Prizes
1st Prize - Visit to Amazon's Seattle headquarters + ₹5 Lakhs
2nd Prize - ₹3 Lakhs
3rd Prize - ₹2 Lakhs

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