Unlocking Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future
Are you ready to revolutionize the coal mining industry? Join us at the Hackathon on R&D, 2025, where brilliant minds converge to explore cutting-edge solutions for real world challenges faced by CIL and the mining industry. This dynamic event is your gateway to innovation, offering a platform to ideate, collaborate, and bring groundbreaking ideas to life.
At the forefront of energy transformation, our Hackathon on R&D is a beacon for those passionate about mining and sustainable energy solutions. Dive into the heart of coal mining, where each line of code and every creative spark contributes to shaping the future of mining industry.
This hackathon is your chance to delve into the transformative process, exploring new horizons and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Hackathon on R&D is an exciting and challenging event that can help foster innovation and creativity in industries particularly mining and creates a platform from where a large business set-up may be created to serve the industry.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. (CIL), serves as a specialized consultant for the mineral and mining sector. Further, National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER) is dedicated center under CMPDI for carrying out research in domains of coal and energy sectors to sustainably meet the nation's energy demand through cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration.
CMPDI is organizing a Hackathon on R&D, 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal. This initiative aims to address critical challenges in the coal mining and energy sector. Notably, the Government of India has set an ambitious target of achieving 1.5 billion tonnes of coal production by 2030.
The hackathon acts as a beacon of creativity, providing participants with a platform to develop groundbreaking solutions for the coal sector and the broader industry. With a strategic emphasis on sustainably meeting the energy demand of our nation, the hackathon represents a concise and impactful collaboration between industry and government, driving innovation for a more efficient and sustainable future in mining.
Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of traditional problem-solving, fostering ongoing research and development. The partnership between CMPDI and the Ministry of Coal signifies a concerted effort to leverage collective expertise for the greater benefit of the mining sector.
Beyond networking opportunities, the hackathon serves as a dynamic platform for professionals from diverse backgrounds—engineers, designers, programmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and start-ups—to build relationships and establish impactful partnerships. Together, they amplify collaborative efforts toward innovative solutions for mining industry challenges.
The hackathon embraces a diverse range of stakeholders, spanning startups, research organizations, academic institutes, corporations, and non-profit entities. This diversity fosters a rich source of ideas and perspectives, cultivating an innovative culture within the mining sector.
1) Stage 1: Registration
Organizations must register as a single entity using a single email ID of the Institute. Each organization must register only once, and all the members within one organization must not register individually. All organizations will have to provide proof of eligibility by filling up the form while registering (as mentioned in “Eligibility Criteria”). CMPDI will cross check the eligibility as per the criteria before proceeding to the next stage. All ineligible organizations will be rejected and will not be allowed to proceed to the next stage. Registrations will be closed before proceeding to the next phase.
Opening date for submission of proposals is on 10th March,2025 from 10.00 AM.
Closing date for submission of proposals is on 30th April,2025 by 09.00 PM.
Don't miss your chance to be at the forefront of innovation in mining sector. Register now and secure your spot at the Hackathon on R&D, 2025. Together, let's pave the way for a greener and more sustainable energy future.
2) Stage 2: Online Presentation
Maximum 10 proposals on each problem statement will be selected for presentation based on the selection criteria. Decision of mentor/evaluator regarding selection of proposal for presentation will be treated as final.
After closing of the proposal submission timeline, a separate slot will be provided for presentation on the selected proposals on each problem statement. It is to be done online. Participants have to choose a preferred slot as per their convenience & availability.
Note:
1) Each organization can only register Once.
2) Registration will be completed only after submission of following mandatory documents:
- Copy of PAN of institute/organization
- Copy of Registration / affiliation Certificate from Govt. body/Agency
- GST No. with relevant valid document
- Address Proof
- MoU / valid documents showing partnership/consortium, if applicable
- Certification in company letterhead showing participants should not use certain technologies or resources which are declared ban by any authority /other organisation.
3) Registered Organizations are allowed to provide One solution for Each Problem Statement.
All Start-Ups / organizations taking part in this Hackathon must satisfy the below eligibility criteria. All will be prompted to fill an eligibility form while registering for the challenge. Please make sure that you fill the form correctly and honestly.
All Start-Ups / Organizations will have to fill up this this eligibility form and upload the same during Registration. Only eligible organizations/ teams of organizations will be allowed to participate.
Click here to view the detailed Eligibility Criteria.
