SWE Intern @ Google'22 | Gold MLSA | Twitter DevelopHer'21 | AR Developer | #IamRemarkable facilitator | Core @ Lean In IGDTUW

Deekshita Verma

Data Scientist exploring Market Research 🎤 Speaker/Mentor/Judge @ 160+ Conferences/Hackathons 🌳 AI, ML for Climate 🚀 Community @ Kaggle Days 👨‍💻 Z by HP Global Data Science Ambassador

Ayon Roy

DevRel @ Atsign, Co-Founder and CEO @ Raahee, Organiser GDG Noida

Shubhangi Gupta

Developer Advocate at 100ms, Flutter Developer, Content Creator (YouTube 8K)

Aditya Thakur

SWE at Microsoft | Flipkart GWC 3.0 Scholar | Co-founder at Protégé | Ex-intern at Apni Kaksha

Urvi Goel

Software Engineer helping you excel in Tech & Life | 85k+ Followers | International Open Source Award finalist | Educator | Google Connect Winner'19 | Scholar GHCI'20 | Winner SIH, 21U21 Award

Saumya Singh

SWE Intern - A.P. Moller Maersk • Co - organizer @Flutter Conf India • Flutterista • GDSC Lead 21' • Gold MLSA • Student Researcher • Technical Speaker

Akansha Jain

LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 | Creating content about Tech, Interviews, Jobs and Everything in between | Organizing React India, JSConf India | GDSC Lead'21 | SDE Intern at Cure.Fit'20 | Full Stack Developer | Public Speaker

Yajas Sardana

Developer program manager @superteam x @solana | head of @5irechain labs

Rishabh Bansal

HackNSUT 2023

Read about the bounty details and find code templates for Polygon here: [https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty](https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty).

Ethereum Track

Polygon

Ethereum + Polygon Track

Read about the bounty details and find code templates for Filecoin here: [https://nsb.dev/filecoin-bounty](https://nsb.dev/filecoin-bounty).

Filecoin

Read more about the bounty details for Replit here: [https://nsb.dev/replit-bounty](https://nsb.dev/replit-bounty).

Replit

Read about the bounty details and find code templates for Solana here: [https://nsb.dev/solana-bounty](https://nsb.dev/solana-bounty).

Solana

The term IoT, or Internet of Things, refers to the collective network of connected devices and the technology that facilitates communication between devices and the cloud, as well as between the devices themselves.

**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
Q1. Information sharing is a major factor for development in the country. It is a time taking process to share information to all the citizens of the country through media and newspapers. In this modern generation almost everyone has a mobile phone in their hand. We can use this opportunity to share information directly to them through SMS or email. This will save time and money and information can be shared with a larger community within a short time duration. Also such service can be used to repeatedly send SMS in case of emergency situations. Scheduling of SMS/emails, scheduler alert/notification system, users creation with different role and responsibilities, read & unread status, provision of importing contact details from excel worksheets, customizing emails with name of the receiver etc. should be included.

 GUIDELINES- 

1. A bulk SMS or email service which can convey information to a larger audience in a short interval of time.
2 .Develop a  mobile/web app that will allow sending Bulk email & SMS (around 1 crore) users in one go through SMTP or other technology.
3 .Features like log generation, notification of failure of SMS and/or email delivery, scheduling of SMS/emails.

Q2. Develop an loT enabled Android application to give real time parking space available on the campus. In the present scenario of covid pandemic automatic parking system is one of the important prototypes that we need. Hence design a Iot based android application of parking system to detect an available parking slot in a parking space .

GUIDELINES-

1.Application must contain real-time detection of available parking spaces on campus.
2.It should be an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation.
3.Integration with the existing campus parking system for accurate data.
4.Adherence to data privacy and security standards.
5.There must be use of the latest technology for reliable performance and regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure optimal performance.


The concept of education finance also addresses questions about how resources are allocated, used, and accounted for to achieve sustainable, quality education for all children and youth.
**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
# FINANCE
Q1 Improving Personal Finance Management for the unbanked population.
In many developing countries, a large portion of the population is unbanked, meaning they do not have access to traditional banking services like savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. This makes it difficult for them to manage their finances effectively, leading to increased financial stress and insecurity. Your challenge is to create a solution that improves the personal finance management of individuals who do not have access to traditional banking services.

GUIDELINES-
1. The solution should be easily accessible through smartphone and web platforms, with a user-friendly interface.
2. The solution should be able to integrate with various UPI payment methods to make transactions and payments more convenient.
3. The solution should include educational resources and tools that can help the unbanked population improve their financial literacy.
4. The solution should be customizable, allowing users to set budgets, track expenses, and set financial goals that are specific to their needs and circumstances.
5. The solution should be scalable to accommodate the needs of a growing unbanked population.

Q2.  Financial fraud is a growing problem in the financial services industry, causing significant financial losses and damaging trust in the financial system. The goal is to address this problem by developing solutions to improve fraud detection and prevention.

Guidelines:
1.Develop algorithms to identify fraudulent transactions by analyzing customer behavior patterns.
2.Create real-time fraud alerts for consumers to take prompt action in case of suspected fraud.
3.Develop effective, efficient, and accessible solutions to restore trust in the financial system.
4.Bring together individuals with the necessary skills and expertise to develop innovative solutions.
5.Reduce the financial losses caused by fraud.

# EDUCATION
 Q. Design a digital platform that addresses the challenges of remote learning and improves the educational experience for students in low-income communities. The platform should provide access to interactive and engaging educational content, as well as tools for communication and collaboration among students and teachers. Additionally, the platform should consider the unique needs and circumstances of the target community and include resources for parents and caregivers to support their children's learning.

GUIDELINES-
1.The focus should be on how technology can be used to improve the remote learning experience for students in low-income communities.
2.The platform should provide interactive and engaging educational content, as well as tools for communication and collaboration among students and teachers.
3.The platform should consider the unique needs and circumstances of the target community and include resources for parents and caregivers to support their children's learning.
4.The platform should be accessible and user-friendly for students and teachers with varying levels of technology literacy.



Finance & Education

A blockchain is a distributed database or ledger that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. As a database, a blockchain stores information electronically in digital format. 
**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
Q1. The increasing use of digital transactions and the need for secure, tamper-proof records has led to growing interest in blockchain technology. However, the full potential of blockchain has yet to be fully realized in the financial industry. The goal of this hackathon is to develop new and innovative solutions using blockchain technology that can improve the efficiency, security, and transparency of financial transactions. Participants will have access to a blockchain platform and a set of financial transaction data. They will be expected to use this data to develop a working prototype of their solution. The prototype should demonstrate how the proposed solution can improve upon existing financial transactions systems in terms of efficiency, security, and transparency.

GUIDELINES-
1.Solutions should be built on a blockchain platform
2.The prototype should be able to handle at least 100 transactions per second
3.The prototype should be able to handle user authentication and authorization.

Q2. The problem of fragmented and siloed electronic health records poses a significant barrier to providing patient-centered care. Patients' medical history is often spread across multiple providers and systems, making it difficult for healthcare professionals to access complete and accurate information. Develop a solution that addresses this problem by creating a patient-centric electronic health records system that seamlessly integrates and organizes patients' medical information from various sources, making it easily accessible for healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for their patients.

GUIDELINES-
1.It must address fragmented and siloed electronic health records to provide patient-centered care.
2.There should be seamless integration and organization of patients' medical information from multiple sources.
3.Should contain a user-friendly interface for easy access to patient information by healthcare professionals.
4.Must be able to Integrate with various sources of medical information to ensure complete and accurate patient history.
5.Should be in adherence to industry standards for data security and privacy and must be able to accommodate future growth and changes in healthcare technology.


Blockchain & Crypto

Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) bridge the digital and physical worlds. They allow you to take in information and content visually, in the same way you take in the world.
**PROBLEM STATEMENT**
Q. The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology offers a unique solution to enhance the performance of athletes. By simulating real-life conditions in a virtual environment, athletes can receive comprehensive training that closely mimics real-world scenarios. This approach allows athletes to improve their skills, increase their confidence, and refine their technique, resulting in a more effective and efficient training experience. With AR/VR, athletes can train at their own pace and receive immediate feedback, leading to improved overall performance and a competitive advantage on the field.

GUIDELINES-
1. Design an immersive learning platform or mobile application which allows players to practice and train anytime and anywhere. 
2. Proposal solution to have simulations for different sporting environment such as field, court, track etc.
 3. The solution should provide realistic visuals with the help of VR and should be able to recognize repetitive patterns for course correction


AR/VR

The cloud offers greater control and application-specific tools to help DevOps teams maintain components from different locations. DevOps teams can provision and manage cloud resources using code or via an automated infrastructure provisioning service, ensuring their projects maintain the desired momentum.

**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
# CLOUD
Q. We can use a cloud-enabled automatic attendance system to scan details. Also, all the scanned information can be directly synchronized and stored on the cloud in real time. Detailed information like check-in time, check-out time, date, and total working hours, to name a few, can be stored and saved. Administrators must register new students/employees on the system and provide some personal information. 

GUIDELINES-
1.There should be utilization of Cloud Computing technology as the core solution.
2.Be mindful of costs: Cloud computing can be expensive, especially if you're using expensive services or large amounts of data. The participants should consider the cost and scalability of their solution before implementing it.
3.Deploy your solution: Deploy your solution on the cloud platform, making sure it's configured and optimized for production use.
4.Must code and test your solution on the cloud platform. Make sure you test it thoroughly before finalizing it.

# DEVOPS
Q. The speed of app delivery is a critical factor in today's fast-paced business environment. Customers expect apps to be available quickly and to receive updates and new features on a regular basis. However, the app development process can be slow, costly and often involves multiple teams with different skill sets working on the same project. Solve this problem by encouraging the development of innovative solutions that can help speed up the app delivery process, by automating testing, continuous integration, and deployment or by implementing new methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, etc. The goal is to help teams build, test, and deploy apps faster and more efficiently, resulting in a better experience for customers.
GUIDELINES-
1.Must be able to speed up the app delivery process for better customer experience.
2.Must utilize automation techniques to streamline testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
3.Must design a scalable solution to accommodate future growth and changes in technology and should be able to enhance the app delivery process for sustained success.



Cloud & Devops

Machine learning (ML) is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that allows software applications to become more accurate at predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed to do so. Machine learning algorithms use historical data as input to predict new output values.

**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
Q1 "Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Smart Homes through AI-ML"

The increasing demand for energy and its impact on the environment has led to the need for more efficient and sustainable energy usage. Smart homes have the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption through the application of AI and ML techniques. The problem lies in finding an effective and efficient way to optimize energy efficiency in smart homes. This requires an in-depth understanding of energy usage patterns and the development of algorithms that can learn and adapt to these patterns to make informed decisions about energy consumption. By using AI and ML to optimize energy efficiency in smart homes, it is possible to reduce energy waste and decrease the overall carbon footprint of homes.

GUIDELINES-
1.Participants should use AI and ML algorithms to develop solutions for reducing energy consumption in smart homes.
2.The solutions should be designed to be user-friendly and easily integrated into existing smart home systems.
3.Participants should consider various aspects of energy consumption, including lighting, heating, cooling, and appliances, and develop solutions that optimize energy usage in these areas.
4.The solutions should be able to learn and adapt to the behavior and preferences of the occupants of the smart home.
5.Participants should also consider the cost and scalability of their solutions and aim to develop solutions that can be widely adopted.


ML & AI

Internet security is a central aspect of cybersecurity, and it includes managing cyber threats and risks associated with the Internet, web browsers, web apps, websites and networks.
**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
Q Design a security and aid system that utilizes technology to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals living in disaster-prone areas. The system should include features such as real-time monitoring and alerts for potential hazards, a means for individuals to quickly and easily request aid, and secure communication channels for emergency responders and aid workers. The system should also be designed to be easily deployable in emergency situations and be able to function in low-connectivity areas.

GUIDELINES-
1.The focus should be on how technology can be used to improve the safety and well-being of individuals living in disaster-prone areas.
2.The system should include features such as real-time monitoring and alerts for potential hazards, a means for individuals to quickly and easily request aid, and secure communication channels for emergency responders and aid workers.
3.The system should be easily deployable in emergency situations and be able to function in low-connectivity areas.
4.The system should be designed to be user-friendly and accessible for people with varying levels of technology literacy.



Security & Aids

Open innovation is “the use of purposive inflows and outflows of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation, and expand the markets for external use of innovation, respectively.” 
**PROBLEM STATEMENTS**
# **DIVERSITY**
Q. Design a website or web-based application that promotes diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. The platform should aim to increase the representation and advancement of underrepresented groups in the field of web development, and provide resources such as educational materials, mentoring opportunities, and networking events. The platform should also have a job board feature that promotes diversity in the hiring process, and provide a space for underrepresented groups to share their stories and experiences. Additionally, the program should establish metrics to track progress and hold tech companies accountable for creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace

GUIDELINES-
Q. Design a website or web-based application that promotes diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. The platform should aim to increase the representation and advancement of underrepresented groups in the field of web development, and provide resources such as educational materials, mentoring opportunities, and networking events. The platform should also have a job board feature that promotes diversity in the hiring process, and provide a space for underrepresented groups to share their stories and experiences. Additionally, the program should establish metrics to track progress and hold tech companies accountable for creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace

GUIDELINES-

1.The focus should be on promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology industry, specifically in the field of web development.
2.The platform should aim to increase the representation and advancement of underrepresented groups, and provide resources such as educational materials, mentoring opportunities, and networking events.
3.The platform should also have a job board feature that promotes diversity in the hiring process, and provide a space for underrepresented groups to share their stories and experiences.
4.The program should establish metrics to track progress and hold tech companies accountable for creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace

# **OPEN** **INNOVATION**
Q1. Design a platform for open innovation that brings together diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and academia to collaborate and co-create solutions to pressing societal challenges. The platform should facilitate idea generation, collaboration, and project management, and provide resources for participants such as funding and networking opportunities. Additionally, the platform should include mechanisms for measuring and demonstrating the impact of the solutions developed, and have a transparent governance structure that promotes inclusivity and equity.


GUIDELINES-
1.The focus should be on how to facilitate open innovation to solve societal challenges.
2.The platform should bring together diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and academia to collaborate and co-create solutions.
3.The platform should facilitate idea generation, collaboration, and project management, and provide resources for participants such as funding and networking opportunities.
4.The platform should include mechanisms for measuring and demonstrating the impact of the solutions developed and have a transparent governance structure that promotes inclusivity and equity.

Q2.Developing a platform or system that connects companies with external experts and resources to accelerate the innovation process.Building a tool that can effectively evaluate and prioritize external ideas and technologies to determine which ones align with a company's strategic goals.Creating a system that can identify and track emerging trends and technologies that could impact a company's business.

GUIDELINES-

1.It should provide tools to assess compatibility of outside ideas and technologies with company goals. 
2.The platform should be user-friendly with clear instructions for connecting with outside resources.
3.The platform should track and provide up-to-date information on industry trends and technologies.
4.The platform should prioritize security for protecting confidential information






Diversity & Open Innovation

5ire is a layer 1  blockchain ecosystem designed with economic and environmental sustainability at its core. We’re one of India’s fastest-growing unicorns, enabled by a community with people from all over the world.

**The cash prize of INR 10,000 and a swag-kit (if available) will be awarded to:**

- the **best-beginner level projects** just starting out to build on 5ire.
- the **best-intermediate level projects** that go into depth, demonstrating higher-order code.
- the **best-advanced level projects** that are almost ready for full-time development.

**BONUS:** The swag-kit will be provided to anyone who builds on 5ire during the hackathon. (even if they don’t win the track prize!)

- The winners will also get an opportunity to apply for **internships or full-time roles** at 5ireLabs.

5ire Product Track: https://bit.ly/5ire-track

5ire

Healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, midwifery, nursing, optometry ,etc. and other health professions all constitute health care. It includes work done in providing primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, as well as in public health.
**PROBLEM STATE,ENTS**

Q1. Simulation is effective in many domains and has been found to be superior to traditional clinical education, producing powerful educational interventions that yield immediate and lasting results. To teach the complex subjects we need a virtual reality based platform which allows the students to learn topics. Virtual reality based solutions for teaching Ayurveda medical students on topics live Ayurveda surgical and para-surgical procedures. 

GUIDELINES-
1. Virtual reality-based solutions for teaching Ayurveda surgical and para-surgical procedures.
2. Practical demonstration with 3D pictorial, multilingual for easy understanding.
3. Engaging and interactive for students, scalable for future changes.
4. Accessible to students from different linguistic backgrounds.
5. Interactive assessments to test student understanding.

Q2. Ways for getting India to be vaccinated early ( Hardware & Software).
From the day we found the first COVID 19 case in our country the number of cases are drastically increasing and it is too hard to control spread due to the dense population in our country. So if we can vaccinate everyone as fast as possible then it can be a great solution. It's an opportunity for all the developers out there to build solutions that help to tackle some of the challenges related to distribution of (COVID 19) vaccine. So that India can be vaccinated early.

GUIDELINES-
1.Devise a software-cum-hardware product to tackle any such situation in future.
2.The solution should be fraud proof.
3.Develop a product such that more people are vaccinated quickly and slots are available such that while vaccination process the center is less crowded and efficient at the same time.

