Deadline: 12-Sep-22
Applications are now open for the Wipro Climate Challenge which brings together talented students across India to build data-driven circular economy solutions and business models.
This is a 6-week virtual challenge that will take a unique entrepreneurial approach. While the teams design their data-driven circular economy solutions, they will go through entrepreneurial training and mentorship simultaneously. At the end of the 6 weeks, teams are expected to present their product design and business case to the panel of experts.
Thematic Focus
Data Science for Circular Economy
Why Participate?
- Stand a chance to win prize money up to Rs. 1 Lakh
- Stand a chance to get paid internships with climate tech startups
- Direct entry in CCF’s Climate Ready program for students: Top 5 teams who show business potential will get a direct entry into their cohort
- Special reward for women-led teams: Get a chance to be part of their certificate programs designed especially for women-led startups
- Learn Basics of Entrepreneurship: Begin your startup journey by learning the basics of entrepreneurship and business literacy throughout the hackathon journey
- Certificates: All participants will get a certificate from Climate Collective and Wipro Foundation.
What is the problem statement?
- The principles of the circular economy model are to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.
- AI and Big Data can be used to transition to circular economy through following initiatives:
- Inform and accelerate efforts to design out waste and pollution
- Increase the effectiveness of and optimize circular economy business models
- Streamline the infrastructure needed to keep products and materials in use
- The teams can choose to work on a problem of their interest that is aligned with one of the three verticals.
Tracks
You can apply in one of the following tracks:
- Track 1 – Undergraduate/Master’s students
- Track 2 – Ph.D./MBA students
Eligibility Criteria
All undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and MBA students currently pursuing their degree are eligible to apply. However, it is recommended to have an understanding of one or more of the following fields
- Data Science, IoT
- Coding, AI/ML, IoT, Big Data, etc., who can use these frontier technologies to find solutions for circular economy
- Circular Economy / Environment Science
- Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Studies, Climate Change Studies, and basic understanding of circular economy
- Business Management / Entrepreneurship
- Business literacy, management or entrepreneurship
For more information, visit https://climatedataprogram.org/wipro-climate-challenge/