Tata Technologies and Amazon Web Services launch third edition of InnoVent hackathon
, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (
AWS
), has launched the third edition of its engineering innovation hackathon, InnoVent. The initiative aims to provide third- and fourth-year engineering students across India with a platform to develop solutions for challenges in the mobility sector using
emerging technologies
.
This year's theme focuses on "Innovating the Future of Smart Mobility". Participants are expected to apply technologies such as
AI
, Generative AI, Agentic AI,
IoT
, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins, and AR/VR. Project areas include software-defined vehicles, embedded intelligence, AI decision-making frameworks, sustainable mobility, connected systems, and immersive driving experiences.
Access to mentorship, cloud tools, and internship opportunities
The hackathon will be conducted in three phases: initial evaluations, virtual proof-of-concept (PoC) presentations, and final demonstrations. Tata Technologies will support selected teams with tools and mentoring from its Subject Matter Experts, while AWS will provide access to its cloud platform and conduct workshops to train teams on its use.
Project submissions will be assessed based on diversity, novelty, feasibility, and potential impact, with specific recognition for creative projects and physical prototypes. Teams demonstrating real-time decision-making and adaptive learning through agentic systems will receive special attention.
Participants will compete for cash prizes totalling ₹4.5 lakh and internship opportunities at Tata Technologies. Entries are open to women engineers and differently-abled team members, and the deadline for submission is July 30, 2025.
Warren Harris, MD and CEO of Tata Technologies, said, "Tata Technologies InnoVent underscores our continued commitment to engineering a brighter, smarter, and sustainable future. Through this collaboration with AWS, we are fostering an ecosystem where young engineers can innovate for smarter, cleaner, and more connected mobility. I am looking forward to the extraordinary ideas that this year's edition will bring to life.'
Satinder Pal Singh, Head of Solution Architecture, AWS India and South Asia, said, 'We are pleased to collaborate with Tata Technologies on the third edition of InnoVent, a hackathon that provides young innovators in India with the opportunity to address real-world mobility challenges. By providing access to AWS cloud technologies and expert guidance, we aim to empower students to build transformative, scalable solutions, as well as develop technical skills—from IoT to artificial intelligence—to prepare them for the evolving demands of the industry.'
Santosh Singh, President and Global Head of Marketing and Business Excellence at Tata Technologies, added, 'InnoVent offers young engineering students a platform to upskill on modern technologies and empower them with skills needed to innovate solutions that address the biggest challenges being faced by the mobility industry. This year's focus on innovations that will shape the future of smart mobility highlights the importance of nurturing fresh ideas from young minds. We are excited to see how students leverage technologies like Agentic AI to innovate autonomous and intelligent solutions that redefine the boundaries of smart mobility.'
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