Who is the winner of Hackathon 2020?

MANGALURU: The students of Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management were recently announced as the winners of Smart India Hackathon-2020 (Hardware edition) under the category of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

WHO launched Smart India Hackathon 2020?

Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank
The Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) -2020 (Software Edition) was inaugurated by Union Minister for Education, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on 1st August, 2020.

Why do companies run hackathons?

Company hackathons or online hackathons are an excellent opportunity to target specific expertise and skills. People have a chance to try new frameworks, tools, and approaches to solve problems and deliver products. These hackathon projects allow them to try them out in a less risky situation and learn on the way.

Should I go to a hackathon?

Hackathons offer the chance for people in the same industry to come together and learn from each other’s successes and failures. Professionals get to meet and collaborate, solve problems, share skills and help build better products.

What is SMART INDIA HACKATHON?

WHAT IS SIH? Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving.

What are the benefits of participating in a National Level Hackathon?

Provide problem statements to the participants from all over the country , get optimal solutions for them and also get the opportunity to hire potential future employees. An additional branding value when students from the institute compete at a national level hackathon with other competitors.

How many students take part in hackathons?

The last edition of the hackathon saw over 5 million+ students from various engineering colleges compete for the top prize at 35+ locations.