Tata Technologies Teams Up with Microsoft and Tata Motors for InnoVent Hackathon, Focused on Generative AI

Tata Technologies, in partnership with Microsoft and Tata Motors, announces the second edition of the Tata Technologies InnoVent hackathon. This joint initiative aims to involve engineering students from across India.

Tata Technologies, in collaboration with Microsoft and Tata Motors, introduces the second edition of the Tata Technologies InnoVent hackathon. This initiative aims to involve engineering students across India, offering them a platform to demonstrate their creativity and innovation in addressing challenges within the manufacturing industry. This year's hackathon emphasizes Generative AI-enabled solutions that enhance value throughout the product development cycle, spanning product engineering, manufacturing processes, and customer experience.

The hackathon invites participation from 3rd and 4th year engineering students across India and encourages inclusivity by welcoming entries from women engineers and differently abled team members, underscoring its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The deadline for project submissions is July 31, 2024.

Tata Technologies will support the top project teams by providing them with the necessary innovation tools and technologies for scaling their innovations. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Tata Technologies will mentor and guide these top-performing project teams throughout the scaling process. Microsoft will grant complimentary access to Azure resources and offer project mentoring through the Azure community to the top teams.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process will proceed through three stages: initial reviews, virtual Proof of Concept (PoC) presentations, and final demonstrations. Projects will be evaluated on criteria including diversity, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact. The top three winning teams will collectively receive cash prizes totalling INR 4.5 Lakhs, along with paid internship opportunities at Tata Technologies. Further information about the InnoVent program can be found at https://www.tatatechnologies.com/innovent/.

Warren Harris, MD and CEO of Tata Technologies stated, “Tata Technologies InnoVent embodies our commitment to engineering a better world for our youth. Through our collaboration with Microsoft and Tata Motors, we aim to provide young innovators with a platform to develop novel solutions leveraging Generative AI and help them translate their ideas to life. The 1st edition of InnoVent was a success and we are already piloting a few innovations with our customers. I am excited to see the innovative projects that will come from this year’s hackathon.”

Ms. Himani Agrawal, Country Head – Azure, Microsoft India and South Asia, said, “Microsoft looks forward to collaborating with Tata Technologies for the InnoVent Hackathon, empowering the next generation of innovators. By providing a scalable Gen AI Azure environment and access to the wider Azure community, we aim to help students accelerate the development of their innovations. We look forward to the impact of this collaboration.”

Mr. Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, stated, “Generative AI is revolutionizing product design for enhanced customer experiences. We are excited to partner with Tata Technologies for the InnoVent Hackathon to foster innovations addressing real-world challenges. By mentoring and supporting promising projects, we aim to inspire future engineers to drive automotive innovation.”

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