Amazon launches Smbhav Hackathon 2024 for next-gen tech and AI-powered innovations for small businesses
Amazon India on Monday announced the launch of Amazon Smbhav Hackathon 2024, a nationwide competition to forge next-gen tech and AI-powered innovations for Indian small and medium businesses (SMBs) in e-commerce. The hackathon is part of the lead-up to Amazon Smbhav 2024, the fifth edition of the company’s flagship annual summit in India, and invites innovators across India to contribute to the growth of India’s digital economy.
Amazon has partnered with Startup India, DPIIT, National Innovation Foundation (NIF) — India, and the NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC) to support the immense potential of innovators from the deepest pockets of the country.
Open to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age, including students, entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, service providers, working professionals, SMBs, and the broader ecommerce ecosystem, the hackathon seeks to harness India's innovative spirit to address key challenges in the e-commerce ecosystem. Whether you're a college student with a game-changing idea, a tech enthusiast working from a small town, or an entrepreneur with a firsthand understanding of local business challenges, this hackathon offers you the opportunity to drive meaningful change in the e-commerce landscape.
The hackathon will focus on innovations that can significantly impact the growth and success of SMBs in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
