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India Automation Challenge 2023: A Call to Engineering Students to Innovate and Shape the Future of Automation

Published on : Wednesday 07-06-2023

India Automation Challenge 2023 welcomes budding engineers of India to design and build automation systems with practical applications.

Mumbai, June 6, 2023 – Industrial Automation, India’s leading monthly publication on discrete manufacturing and process automation,  proudly announces the India Automation Challenge 2023, a prestigious platform for engineering students to showcase their skills and compete for cash prizes up to Rs. 1,00,000. The initiative aims to inspire young minds, provide exposure to real-world automation challenges, and create a talent pool of practical solution-oriented professionals. Industrial Automation is published by Mumbai-based IED Communications Ltd, and the company is also organiser of the iconic Automation Expo series of annual exhibition and conference programme.

India Automation Challenge 2023 welcomes innovative minds of India to design and build automation systems with practical applications in various domains, including transportation, health and fitness, security, medical, environmental protection, and more. Participants can compete in categories like Smart Cities, Energy Management, Industry/Factory Automation, Smart Irrigation, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics or submit their own creative ideas.

Dr B R Mehta, Member, Board of Governors and Chairman, Steering Committee, for Automation Expo, emphasizes the importance of such events, stating, "The India Automation Challenge 2023 offers an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration between the industry and engineering colleges, nurturing the next generation of innovators who will shape the future of automation."

"The contest is open to all final and pre-final year engineering students worldwide, with a special focus on those from instrumentation, automation, robotics and mechatronics disciplines. Registrations can be completed by scanning the provided QR code, with a nominal fee of Rs 500 per group consisting of a maximum of three student members," said Ms Benedicta Chettiar, Director, IED Communications Ltd.

"The competition comprises four stages: Concept/Idea submission, Technical paper presentation, PoC demonstration, and the Final Presentation held at Automation Expo 2023 in Mumbai. Participants will be judged on innovation, social impact, technical knowledge, and completeness of the prototype," explained Ms Jyothi Joseph, Director, IED Communications Ltd.

Faculty members can mentor participants and will be rewarded with certificates for their guidance. The top 10 shortlisted teams will receive travel and stay sponsorship to attend the Automation Expo 2023 in Mumbai. At the Automation Expo 2023, Mumbai, there are over 600 exhibitors who are constantly looking at hiring young talent for various roles in the Industrial Automation industry. The winners will be awarded cash prizes, and they will be subject to local taxation and compliance laws.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to engage with industry leaders, be recognised by the media, and receive certificates for team and practitioner presentations in stage-2 technical presentations.

Prof. Dattatray S Sawant, ISA Maharashtra Student Section Liaison and Student Activities Chair IEEE Bombay Section, encourages students to participate, stating, "The IAC 2023 will provide invaluable experience and exposure for students, allowing them to work on futuristic technologies and tackle real-world challenges. I urge more students to seize this opportunity and showcase their skills."

"We are proud to support this initiative and provide the resources needed for talented students to excel. The India Automation Challenge 2023 is an investment in our industry's future and India's digital transformation. We welcome potential sponsors to support this competition as a way to promote innovation and excellence in engineering," said Dr M Arokiaswami, Chairman and Managing Director, IED Communications Ltd. "We believe that initiatives like this will help to nurture the next generation of engineers and support the growth and development of the industry.

India Automation Challenge 2023 – Programme Schedule

Stage I: Registration – Last date for registration is June 15, 2023

Stage II: Full Technical Paper Submission – June 16-25, 2023

Stage III: Project Demonstration – July 1-15, 2023

Stage III: Selection of Top 10 Projects – August 23-26, 2023

Final Stage: Award Ceremony at Automation Expo 2023 – August 25, 2023.

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