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.
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
Everything you need to know
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Register on IBM SkillsBuild & for a Cloud Account You get full advantage of self-learning courses before the bootcamp begins. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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