UST, a prominent digital transformation solutions company, has officially launched the third installment of D3CODE, an exhilarating hackathon event designed to harness the creative potential of undergraduate and graduate students across Indian universities and colleges. Set to unfold under the theme “Exploring Generative AI: Crafting the Future,” this event invites aspiring talents to solve real-world problems and demonstrate their prowess in innovation, design thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills. The hackathon registration is open until August 15, and participants are encouraged to join the challenge through the D3 website or HackerEarth platform.
Empowering Student Innovators: The Essence of D3CODE
D3CODE, initiated by UST, stands as a platform dedicated to empowering students to tackle complex real-world challenges with inventive solutions. Having commenced its journey in 2019, this hackathon has evolved into a pivotal event for nurturing young minds in India’s tech landscape. This year’s focus on Generative AI solutions promises to amplify the technological ingenuity displayed by participants.
Engaging Challenges: D3CODE 2023’s Highlights
Participants in the D3CODE 2023 hackathon will engage in a dynamic contest centered on developing implementable Generative AI solutions. The event is strategically timed to lead up to UST’s annual D3 technology conference, set to take place at UST’s advanced technology campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Eligibility is extended to students pursuing both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, all vying for a slice of the impressive prize pool of 19 lakhs INR.
Nurturing Innovation: UST’s Perspective
Niranjan Ramsunder, Chief Technology Officer at UST, expressed his excitement about the event: “We are excited to welcome the brightest and most promising students in India to participate in D3CODE 2023. At a time when dynamic AI-driven solutions are reshaping life, we look forward to seeing how the next generation will take on real problems to solve some of the biggest challenges in the industry creatively. With a focus on generative AI, this year’s participants will have the opportunity to highlight their ability to innovate at our beautiful campus in Thiruvananthapuram.”
Event Timeline: D3CODE 2023
Registration and Idea Submission: Open until August 15
Round 1 – Programming Challenge: August 18 – August 27
Top 10 Shortlist Announcement: August 30
Round 2 – Video Interview: August 31 – September 14
Invitation to Shortlisted Teams for Finale: September 15
Onsite Finale: September 30 – October 1
Winners Announcement: October 1
Rewards: Recognizing Excellence
The D3CODE 2023 journey spans three qualifying rounds, culminating in an intense onsite Hackathon. The top five teams will be honored with invitations to the final in-person Hackathon hosted at UST’s Thiruvananthapuram campus, where they will present prototypes of their ideas to a panel of judges in a 24-hour contest. Prizes include seven lakhs INR for the first prize-winning team, five lakhs INR for the second prize, and three lakhs INR for the third prize. The two other finalist teams will each receive honorary mentions and two lakhs INR. Additionally, each member of the top five finalist teams will receive a job offer (subject to terms and conditions) from UST at its India locations. The first prize-winning team also earns the chance to participate in the 2023 UST D3 conference.
