Mumbai, 09 January 2024: SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain Global) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI), to host the TerraTech Challenge 2024 – a groundbreaking National-Level Hackathon. Scheduled to take place between January and March 2024, this event is poised to bring together some of the brightest minds from across the nation to address critical issues in the realm of financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology.
The TerraTech Challenge 2024 Hackathon will be divided into four zones, culminating in a national-level competition. The Western India leg of the event will be hosted at the SP Jain Global campus in Mumbai and will feature two days of intense sessions, expected to draw participants from both students and startups. Esteemed institutions such as IIM Lucknow, IIT Kharagpur, and IIIT Bangalore will host hackathons in the North, East, and South zones, respectively.
“SP Jain Global has always been at the forefront of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. This Hackathon aligns with our commitment to developing socially responsible leaders who can drive positive change in the world,” said Radhieka R Mehta, CEO & Head of Campus, SP Jain School of Global Management.
Commenting on the partnership, Arindam Dasgupta, Director of Innovations in Digital Finance, Grameen Foundation, stated, “SP Jain’s commitment to excellence and innovation aligns seamlessly with our mission at Grameen Foundation. We believe that this Hackathon will not only unearth ground-breaking solutions but also incubate the winning team for a transformative journey ahead.”
“We at Protean e-Gov Technologies are proud to collaborate with Grameen Foundation as the Knowledge and Technology Partner for the Terra Tech Challenge 2024. Witnessing students, and start-ups, collaborating to power solutions for global challenges is inspiring. As pioneers in creating DPIs for the nation, we’re committed to building for a billion and proud to be part of this collective effort, propelling our shared mission of inclusive social and financial transformation.” said Amit Sinha, Group Head, Social Security and Welfare, Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited
Registration for the Western India region will be open from January 5 to January 12, 2024. The registration process includes an online call for concept submissions, setting the stage for the subsequent on-site competition. The eagerly awaited final stage of the Western Zone challenge is set to take place on February 8 and 9, 2024 where three exceptional winners will be carefully selected. Additionally, every participant will receive a ‘certificate of participation’.
The national-level winning team will receive a two-year contract to develop the idea with Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI) under GFSI’s Scaling initiative, highlighting their commitment to supporting innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Additionally, participants who secure the 2nd to 4th positions will enjoy the exclusive advantage of premium mentorships offered by their respective academic partners. This event represents a significant stride in nurturing the next generation of changemakers and technology-driven solutions for a brighter future.
ABOUT S P JAIN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (SP JAIN GLOBAL)
SP Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school that provides modern, relevant and practical global business education. With campuses in the dynamic business hubs of Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney, SP Jain Global is renowned for its multi-city undergraduate and postgraduate programs as well as doctoral, executive and short-term online programs. For its flagship Global MBA program, the School has been ranked by reputed international publications such as Forbes, Times Higher Education–Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and The Economist.
S P Jain Global is registered as an Institute of Higher Education by the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Upon graduation, students receive a degree conferred by SP Jain School of Global Management, Australia. The School is registered as a Private Education Institute (PEI) by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), Singapore, and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Government of Dubai, UAE. Click here to read more.
ABOUT GRAMEEN FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT (GFSI)
The Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI) is a not-for-profit organization whose core areas of expertise include providing access to finance, livelihood opportunities, agricultural products and services, women’s empowerment, and health and nutrition. It operates across four verticals: Innovations in Digital Finance (IDF); Agriculture & Livelihood Practices; Health & Nutrition; and Women’s Economic Empowerment. With a focus on the most marginalized communities, particularly women, the organization strives to enhance access to finance, sustainable livelihoods, and health and nutrition worldwide. Leveraging the potential of digital technology, GFSI connects impoverished individuals to vital resources such as information, markets, capital, and skill development opportunities. By collaborating closely with banks, financial institutions, farmers’ organizations, and agribusinesses, the organisation empowers people to build assets, navigate crises, mitigate risks, and cultivate resilience.
Over the past decade, GFSI has experienced remarkable growth, bolstering its efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger, particularly among women. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, its focus has been on expanding our endeavors in women’s economic empowerment, deepening its impact in agriculture and livelihoods, and fostering innovation through various initiatives.
ABOUT PROTEAN
Digital Public Infrastructure: Protean has played a pivotal role in modernizing the direct tax infrastructure, introducing online tax payment and tax collection, and incubating and implementing the Tax Information Network (TIN), which brings together over 68,000 facilitation centers (PAN and TIN). Protean conceptualized, designed, and implemented the infrastructure for the Central Recordkeeping Agency and operates as the central recordkeeping agency for the National Pension System & Atal Pension Yojna.
Regulatory Tech: Protean’s authentication services (eKYC, Aadhar Authentication, eSign) enable governments, businesses, startups, and developers to utilize a unique digital infrastructure for their digital customer journeys. Protean has also recently launched its Account Aggregator services through ‘Protean SurakshAA,’ an individual consent-led financial data sharing Account Aggregator platform that empowers users with credit services.
Open Networks & ‘ODEs: Protean is actively contributing to and supporting open digital building blocks, including the Open Network For Digital Commerce (“ONDC”), which accelerates commerce for network participants and payment gateways through its products. The company is recognized for building a network for corporate scholarships, grants, and education loans through Protean Vidyasaarathi & Vidya Lakshmi.
Protean has also recently entered the Indian market with Protean Cloud Services, an AI-powered private cloud offering for business enterprises. Additionally, Protean InfoSec Services Limited provides cybersecurity consulting, advisory, and assessment services in IT security.
For more information about the event and to register, please visit https://terratech.gfsi.in/.