Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) recently organized a hackathon and awards ceremony for students graduating from its flagship CSR initiative, the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC). Held in Bengaluru, the program empowered over 1,100 undergraduate engineering students with training in advanced technologies such as AI and IoT. These certifications are designed to make students job-ready and provide them with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial potential.
The Samsung Innovation Campus, a key CSR initiative, has equipped students from more than 30 Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) affiliated colleges with skills in future-tech fields. This initiative aligns with Samsung’s commitment to the Government’s Skill India program as part of its vision of #PoweringDigitalIndia.
“Samsung is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of innovators by sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration under the mentorship of our leaders. We are thrilled to guide these young minds through a skills-based learning platform as they prepare to shape the future of our country with their passion and potential,” said Balajee Sowrirajan, Corporate Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Samsung Semiconductor India Research.
The SIC Hackathon journey started with an intensive ideation phase, where students submitted over 500 capstone projects. Through a competitive selection process, 50 teams advanced to a mentorship program guided by SSIR experts and training partners CoCreate and Skyrim Innovation.
The grand finale featured the top teams presenting their innovative solutions to a distinguished panel of judges, including SSIR leadership, VTU officials, and industry experts. The event celebrated months of hard work, talent, and creativity, with standout projects being recognized for their potential to become deep tech products, fostering entrepreneurship among future innovators.
“The partnership with Samsung Semiconductor India Research has been crucial in unlocking the full potential of our students. The SIC Hackathon is a testament to the innovation and creativity thriving within our campus. We are confident that this program will empower the nation’s youth in future-tech domains,” said Dr. S Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University.
The winners of the SIC Hackathon 2024 from VTU are:
- First Prize (INR 3 Lakh scholarship): Arihant Patil and Aenessa Vaz from KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, for their project “Electro Relief from Primary Dysmenorrhea.”
- Second Prize (INR 2 Lakh scholarship): Kshiti Gaddigoudar, Omkar Pote, Pratham Jadhav, Chandan Parasharam Kangralkar, and Narayan Sabale from Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, for their project “Design and Development of Soft Robotics Glove for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.”
- Third Prize (INR 1 Lakh scholarship): Vishal M Koti, Siddhartha Mahesha Pundit, and Srivathsa Nadig from Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, for their project “Bark up the Right Tree: Treatment of Used Books to Remove Ink.”
- Appreciation Award 1 (INR 50,000 scholarship): Prarthana Nandi and Ankush Shreeshailappa Nagathan from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, for their project “Workflow Augmentation and Virtual Assistance.”
- Appreciation Award 2 (INR 50,000 scholarship): Kiran Bastwad, Suchit Malalikar, Sushant Kadam, and Ajinkya Jadhav from Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, for their project “Wireless Multi-Functional Data Transfer and Charging Dock.”
All participating teams received certificates recognizing their contributions to the SIC program. The hackathon not only equipped students with technical skills but also encouraged an entrepreneurial mindset, inspiring them to turn their innovative ideas into viable startups.
