Hack Challenge 2023

HACK CHALLENGE 2023

From code to career advantage

Registrations Closed  Explore Projects

About the challenge

IBM CSR for Academia, in collaboration with SmartBridge, presents an exclusive challenge for those who dream of innovating for the real-world.

Sharpen your coding skills here for a career advantage like no other. This year’s challenge offers unique chances to use cutting-edge technologies including Red Hat OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science & Analytics.

Get access to courseware and skill badges to help you stand out in a competitive job market. We encourage you to find practical solutions to actual challenges ahead of turn.

Welcome to Hack Challenge 2023.

The advantage is yours

Online tech bootcamps

Earn IBM skill badges

Free access to Red Hat CodeReady workspaces & IBM Cloud

No-charge access to IBM SkillsBuild Courseware and Software

Tech mentorship

Exciting prizes for top winning teams and additional giveaways for Top Red Hat teams

Special Jury Awards for outstanding teams representative of diversity and gender-inclusivity

Participation certificate from IBM for valid project submissions

Challenge Milestones


Hack Challenge 2023 roadmap

Everything you need to know

    1

    Open for Engineering/MCA/BCA/ BSc-IT/ MSc-IT students only

    You must be a current student associated with an accredited academic institution at the time of submission.

    3

    Complete the assigned courses & earn skill badges

    The courses are listed in the course section in SmartInternz Student login. They’re under the Challenge tab. Upload your skill badge or certificate for verification.

    5

    Start working on a problem statement you find exciting

    Pick a problem statement by forming your own team. Get support by virtual mentors while you build your solutions, and connect with us on Telegram for any queries that come up along the way.

    2

    Register on IBM SkillsBuild & for a Cloud Account

    You get full advantage of self-learning courses before the bootcamp begins.

    4

    Attend the Live Bootcamps online

    8 days of instructor-led and hands-on training on Cloud Application Development with Red Hat OpenShift, Artificial Intelligence & Applied Data Science.

    6

    Submit your project collateral

    Make your submissions by the due date, for evaluation. The winning teams get to meet IBM leaders at a grand finale.

    1

    Open for Engineering/MCA/BCA/ BSc-IT/ MSc-IT students only

    You must be a current student associated with an accredited academic institution at the time of submission

    2

    Register on IBM SkillsBuild & for a Cloud Account

    You get full advantage of self-learning courses before the bootcamp begins.

    3

    Complete the assigned courses & earn skill badges

    The courses are listed in the course section in SmartInternz Student login. They’re under the Challenge tab. Upload your skill badge or certificate for verification.

    4

    Attend the Live Bootcamps online

    8 days of instructor-led and hands-on training on Cloud Application Development with Red Hat OpenShift, Artificial Intelligence & Applied Data Science.

    5

    Start working on a problem statement you find exciting

    Pick a problem statement by forming your own team. Get support by virtual mentors while you build your solutions, and connect with us on Telegram for any queries that come up along the way.

    6

    Submit your project collateral

    Make your submissions by the due date, for evaluation. The winning teams get to meet IBM leaders at a grand finale.

IBM SkillsBuild is the edge you always wanted

Cloud Access

Enhanced access to the IBM Cloud and select cloud-based resources and applications

Software

No-charge access to the same software used by commercial clients, leading to practical training for present-day jobs

Courseware

Access to IBM courseware that offers the foundation for technology jobs of tomorrow

Key Technologies
Covered in Depth

IBM Cloud, IBM Watson Studio, IBM Watson Assistant, IBM Cognos Analytics, Red Hat Openshift, Containerization, Web Framework

Live Access

Access to live technical sessions happening across the year from various IBM experts

Digital Badges

Earn industry-recognised skill badges upon completion of different courses

Dates to remember

21

Jun

Registrations Start

7

Jul

Commencement of Bootcamp 01

14

Jul

Conclusion of Bootcamp 01

14

Jul

Conclusion of Bootcamp 01

17

Jul

Project Development Starts - Bootcamp 01 Students

20

Jul

Project Orientation Session

17

Jul

Project Development Starts - Bootcamp 01 Students

28

Jul

Bootcamp 1 Idea Submission Timeline

31

Jul

Commencement of Bootcamp 02

09

Aug

Conclusion of Bootcamp 02 & Project Development starts - Bootcamp 02 Students

22

Aug

Idea Submission Timeline

09

Aug

Conclusion of Bootcamp 02 & Project Development starts - Bootcamp 02 Students

04

Sep

Project Development & Submission Ends

Problem Statements (Enrollments closed)


Choose any one of the Problem Statements from the following domains, develop & innovate to serve for a better future.

Select a technology track:


Technical Bootcamps

Join the knowledge sharing sessions by technology experts

8-day Bootcamp 01 – Live Session

   7th - 14th Jul 2023
   06:00 PM - 08:00 PM IST

8-day Bootcamp 02 – Live Session

   31st Jul - 9th Aug 2023
   06:00 PM - 08:00 PM IST

Mentoring / Q&A Session 01

   14th Aug 2023
   06:00 PM - 08:00 PM IST

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Mentoring / Q&A Session 02

   17th Aug 2023
   06:00 PM - 08:00 PM IST

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Agenda

Program Agenda

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Project Orientation Session

   20th Jul 2023
   06:00 PM - 08:00 PM IST

Hacked the challenge




  • All years and branches of Engineering/MCA/BCA/BSc-IT/MSc-IT students in India.
  • The participant must produce a valid identity proof to confirm their current status as a student.
  • Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
  • Every registered participant of Hack Challenge 2023 must create an IBM SkillsBuild Account.
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Code, Develop & Innovate

Frequently Asked Questions


1. Who can participate in Hack Challenge 2023? 2. How do you participate? 3. Is there a limit on the total team size? 4. Can a team work on more than one problem statement? 5. Will there be any guidance provided to understand the problem statement and technology?
6. What is a valid submission? 7. Can I have a team member from different college? 8. How do I access IBM Cloud, Courseware, Digital badges and other related software for free? 9. When can we start submitting our entries? 10. Will there be any extension in the submission deadlines?




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