IBM Project Build-A-Thon is a unique tech building program launched by IBM University Relations Team & SmartBridge exclusively for students to provide project-based learning experience in emerging technologies. The program is packed with technical learning, hands-on guided labs, exciting projects, exposure to IBM Cloud & Watson services and access to courseware & skill badges.
As part of the Project Build-a-thon, students will be exposed to company like project development environment with various integration & communication tools via SmartInternz Platform.
Free IBM Academic Initiative Student Account (Refer Link)
Free IBM Cloud Access with Feature Codes
Access Free Courseware & Download Software
Earn IBM Skill Badges
Access to Project Workspace & Mentoring Support
Guided Labs to Explore IBM Cloud Services
Build & Deploy Projects on IBM Cloud
Project Completion Certificate to Level-up Your Profile
Register with SmartInternz & Enroll for a Project
Create IBM Academic Initiative Account & Download Software (Click Here )
Earn IBM Skill Badges by Completing Free Courses ( Click Here) & Earn Skill Badges
Refer the Guided Labs & Develop the Enrolled Project on SmartInternz
Submit the Completed Project for Mentor Review
Get Mentor Feedback on Your Project & Approvals
Receive Project Completion Certificate (Verifiable E-Certificate)
Build Your Profile & Get Access to Exciting Internships
Every participant of this program must enroll for IBM Academic Initiative Account & Download the necessary Software. Refer to the options below to get IBM Academic Initiative Student Account
Register early!! Limited participation only.
Last date of project submission for review
Note: Project must be submitted within 30 Days of project enrollment.
Current UG / PG students of engineering institutions in India.
Yes. Current MCA / MSc / BCA / B.SC Computer students from India can also apply for this program.
Yes. You will be provided with lots of learning resources so that you can learn & complete the project
No. This program is for individual eligible students only, team participation is not allowed.
Yes. You must join the slack / telegram channel to interact or clarify your queries with a mentor.
Yes. All eligible students enrolling in this program will get access to IBM Academic Initiative Account. Please Apply here
Yes. You can use the same account for IBM Cloud Access & Project development
Yes. The participant must complete at least one skill badges from from following portal https://cognitiveclass.ai/badges
You can enroll for only one project and you must submit the same within 30 days from date of enrollment.
Project completion certificate will be generated on portal as soon as your project is approved by the mentor. You can access the e-certificate from your dashboard.