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Hackathon Tracks & Challenges

Discover the diverse technical tracks and exciting challenges awaiting you in SIDF Hackathon 2025

Available Technical Tracks

🤖 Smart Manufacturing Track

Develop IoT and AI solutions to improve industrial processes

🎯 Main Challenges:

  • Develop industrial equipment monitoring systems

  • Improve energy efficiency in factories

  • Automate production lines using modern technologies

  • Develop predictive maintenance systems

🌱 Environmental Sustainability Track

Innovate technical solutions to enhance sustainable industrial practices

🎯 Main Challenges:

  • Develop advanced recycling technologies

  • Solutions to reduce carbon emissions

  • Smart industrial waste management systems

  • Renewable energy technologies for factories

💰 Fintech and Investment Track

Develop platforms and technical solutions to facilitate industrial financing

🎯 Main Challenges:

  • Crowdfunding platforms for industrial projects

  • AI-powered risk assessment systems

  • Blockchain solutions for financial transparency

  • Platforms connecting investors with startups

🎓 Education and Training Track

Develop innovative training platforms for industrial skills

🎯 Main Challenges:

  • Virtual and augmented reality training platforms

  • Adaptive learning systems for technical skills

  • Remote training solutions for industrial workers

  • Skills assessment and development platforms

🔒 Industrial Cybersecurity Track

Develop cybersecurity solutions for industrial infrastructure

🎯 Main Challenges:

  • Protect industrial control systems (SCADA)

  • Industrial IoT security

  • Advanced threat detection systems

  • Backup and rapid recovery solutions

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation and Creativity (30%)

  • Novelty and uniqueness of the idea

  • Use of advanced technologies

  • Ability to solve problems innovatively

Technical Feasibility (25%)

  • Real-world implementation possibility

  • Quality of technical design

  • Use of programming best practices

Economic Impact (25%)

  • Commercial marketability of the solution

  • Return on investment expectations

  • Scalability and growth potential

Social Impact (20%)

  • Solution’s contribution to Vision 2030

  • Positive environmental impact

  • Serving the local community

Available Support for Participants

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Expert mentors from industry and technology

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Specialized workshops throughout the hackathon

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Advanced technical resources and free cloud accounts

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Legal and business consultations for promising projects