Participation and Eligibility
- Who can participate?
Anyone 18 and older is welcome – students, entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, service providers, working professionals, SMBs, or anyone passionate about coding. - Can I participate alone or with a team?
You can join solo or form a team of up to 4 members. We encourage collaboration to bring diverse ideas to life. - How do I form a team?
Follow the steps mentioned in this help-article to form a team seamlessly. - How do I register?
Simply click “Register Now” to sign up – it’s quick and easy. - How do I submit my idea?
Follow the steps mentioned in this help-article to submit your seamlessly. - Is there a registration fee?
No, participation is completely free!
Hackathon Structure
- What are the key timelines?
The key timelines are:Idea Submission: 14 October to 14 November, 2024
Prototype Building: 18 November – 24 November, 2024
Demo Days: 5 and 6 December, 2024
Grand Finale: 10 December, 2024
These timelines are also available under “Timelines” on the Hackathon page.
- How does the Hackathon work?
The Hackathon will take place across four key phases:
Idea Submission (Online): Participants submit innovative ideas based on a chosen theme. Submissions are evaluated for creativity, relevance, and potential for development. Shortlisted teams advance to the Prototype Phase, so we encourage you to start developing your prototype as well during this phase.
Prototype Building (Online): Teams submit a functional prototype of the idea. Participants will need to create a tangible proof of concept of their idea, showcasing core features and functionality. Shortlisted teams move on to the Demo Day.
Demo Days (Online): Teams present live demos to a panel of expert judges, receiving real-time feedback. Winning teams are selected based on innovation, practicality, scalability, and alignment with Hackathon objectives.
Grand Finale (In-Person): The top 3 teams are invited to the Amazon Smbhav 2024 Summit in New Delhi on 10 December, for the winner announcement among thousands of business owners, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and global leaders.
- Prizes & Recognition
What can I win?
The top 3 teams will receive cash prizes worth up to INR 10 lakhs, and the winning team will also earn a trip to Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle.