The TechForSociety Hackathon aims to empower young innovators to tackle pressing sustainability challenges through technology. With a focus on four key sub-themes—Mobility, Energy, Water, and Food Systems—the hackathon invites college students from across India to design and develop tech-driven solutions that promote sustainability. Participants will have access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative platform to bring their ideas to life and make a tangible impact on society. The hackathon serves as a launchpad for the next generation of tech leaders committed to addressing environmental and social challenges through innovation.
Objective: The hackathon aims to empower participants by providing resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. TechForSociety fosters a community dedicated to generating impactful solutions that promote sustainability in daily life and across industries.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to Engineering Students: The hackathon is open to Engineering students from South India Government colleges, who are currently enrolled in any undergraduate program
- Team Size: Participants can register individually or as part of a team. Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members.
- All submissions must align with the core themes of the hackathon: Mobility, Energy, Water, and Food Systems.
- Any idea or project outside of these themes will not be considered for evaluation.
About Siemens AG:
Siemens is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company, Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.
Corporate citizenship is Siemens' voluntary commitment to delivering benefits for society in every country in which we operate. As defined by Werner von Siemens over 170 years ago. the company's mission is to provide technology that improve quality of life and create lasting value for society. Siemens has been transforming communities across India through Corporate Citizenship initiatives. We build our commitment on three pillars: access to technology, access to education, and sustaining communities. Over 900,000 people now have access to power, clean drinking water, healthcare and livelihood. While more than 16,000 students have access to quality education.
For more details, please follow: www.siemens.com and https://www.siemens.com/in/en/company/sustainability/corporate-citizenship.html
About nasscom foundation:
Nasscom Foundation, part of the nasscom ecosystem, is the only neutral not-for- profit organization representing the Indian tech industry. Rooted in its TechForGood philosophy, the foundation unlocks the power of technology to create access and opportunities for underserved communities. For over two decades, it has been a neutral voice championing the Indian tech industry’s commitment to driving social impact.
The foundation addresses key societal challenges through technology-driven solutions in areas such as digital literacy, skilling and employability, women entrepreneurship, social innovation, and tech-enabled support for nonprofits.
By aligning its programs with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), nasscom foundation fosters sustainable, inclusive growth across India. Collaborating with industry leaders, government bodies, and civil society, nasscom foundation bridges the digital divide and strengthens communities through impactful initiatives. By leveraging technology, it empowers individuals and institutions to tackle pressing social and economic challenges, driving meaningful change for a greener, more sustainable future.
