Participants must abide by the following for the hackathon:

Eligibility: Start-ups, research organizations, academic institutes, corporations, non-profit organizations, or other groups who are interested in R&D for solving the industry problems may participate. It is requested to go through the detailed eligibility criteria before proceeding

1. Each organization must register as a single entity and have one registration only using a single email ID for themselves. All members of the organization team are not to register individually.
2. Organizations can collaborate with other entities if required for their solution.
3. All registered organizations will have to provide proof of eligibility by filling up this form. Participants will also be prompted to do so while registering. All ineligible organizations will be removed from the platform and will not be allowed to proceed to the next stage. Registrations will be closed before proceeding to the proposal stage.

Objective: Providing sustainable solutions on the problem statement which is best fitted for the Hackathon.

Registration: Registrations close on 30.04.2024 9.00 PM IST.

Duration: For submission of proposal sufficient time is set starting from 10.03.2025 to 30.04.2025. During this period, participants can register and interact with the mentors to submit the best suited proposal required for industry.

Mode of Interaction: Online or Offline at Ranchi.

Solution to the entire problem statement: Participants need to work on the entire problem statement & not to a part of the problem. Anyone can view the problem statements by clicking on themes. Solution of entire problem statement will only be considered.

Submission of proposal: Once the challenge starts, participants will get an option to submit proposal. Participants can submit as many times as they want, the last proposal will be considered as the final submission.

Innovative idea: Participants are expected to come up with novel and innovative ideas. Any idea that has been copied from somewhere will be disqualified.

Participation: By participating in the challenge, participants will agree to the terms and conditions of Hackathon.

Selection Criteria: 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.

Deliverables: It is desirable to deliver a technological solution, 3D demonstration, a business plan including the cost benefit analysis which can benefit the industry relevant to the selected problem statement. The solution should be innovative, feasible and should have impact on the industry. Details should be as per evaluation criteria.

Selection Criteria After closing of the proposal submission timeline, 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 preferred slot as per their convenience & availability. Maximum 10 proposals on each problem statement will be selected for presentation. If any participants shall not be able to present his proposal, next participant from the panel shall be allowed to enter in the Hackathon.

Evaluation Criteria: Criteria for evaluating the participants' deliverables after submission of the proposal is to be looked into by judges, which is provided separately. The decision of Judges will be treated final and no participants can challenge the decision of the judges.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in problem-solving and critical thinking during implementation.
• Acquire new skills and knowledge in Hackathon on R&D, 2025.
• Network and build relationships with industry professionals.
• Explore potential partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
• Contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Prizes: For each topic following prizes will be awarded to the winners along with mementos & Certificates:

1. 1st Prize: Rs. 4.0 lakh
2. 2nd Prize: Rs. 3.0 lakh
3. 3rd Prize: Rs. 2.0 lakh

The number of prizes in each problem statement will depend upon the quality of proposal and will be finalized by the judges. The decision of Judges will be treated final and no participants can challenge the decision of the judges.

Code of Conduct: Participants should not use certain technologies or resources which are declared ban by any authority /other organization. Participants must have respectful behavior and avoid plagiarism, and intellectual property of others. Participants shall follow all the relevant rules/guidelines of Govt. of India.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Ownership of the code, data and any other intellectual property developed during the Hackathon will lie with the participants. However, after completion of the Hackathon and after completion of R&D project funded by Ministry of Coal (MoC) / Coal India Limited (CIL), the provisions stated in the ‘Guidelines for research projects of Ministry of Coal’ (https://scienceandtech.cmpdi.co.in ) related to IPR & others shall be strictly adhered to.

Liability: Organizers will not be liable in case of any damage, loss, or injury to the participants during the process of Hackathon.

Conflict of Interest: In case any type of conflict of interest arises, the organizing committee is empowered to take final decision and that will be acceptable to all the participants.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal is not permitted after submission of proposal. If shortlisted, the participants must give presentation on the submitted proposal and adhere the rules, terms & conditions of the Hackathon.

Dispute: In case of any dispute arises, the decision of the organizing committee will be treated as final.

Others: In case any clarification or query, the participants may contact GM(S&T), CMPDI (gmsnt.cmpdi@coalindia.in).