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To participate in We4Tech, you do not need to be tech savvy. Any background that you have would be useful in this competition. In fact, from our past experiences, it’s the folks with non-tech backgrounds that come up with the most out-of-the-box ideas 😊
If you have more questions, here’s a bunch of FAQs 😎

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Where is the competition/challenge taking place?

Answer:This event will be in combination with online pre-recorded sessions, and offline (on Campus) Query resolution sessions.

Is the event free?

Answer: Yes! Participating in the We4tech is free, you are required to apply and get accepted due to a limited number of spots.

How much time do I need to commit?

Answer: Minimum 12-15 hours during the competition week (5th to 22nd August 2024). Since the goal is to rapidly bring meaningful solutions to life, participants should expect to commit time to the Challenge beyond the normal lecture timing. Participants do not need to be available 24x7 for the duration of the event but should communicate their availability to team members.

What will happen after the We4Tech competition?

Answer: After the weekend, the best ideas and teams will have the opportunity to co-develop and implement their solution with the support of our mentors/faculty/industry experts.

Who owns the products/solutions created during the We4Tech competition?

Answer: The team members will own the intellectual property rights along with Weschool. Participant represents and warrants that, to the best of his or her knowledge, any work product is Entrant’s own original work and is not within the intellectual property rights of any third party, including any former or current employers/company. If you are unsure, you should consult mentor/ faculty to get the clarity about the same. Under no circumstances will the WeSchool be liable to you or any third party for any damages, direct or otherwise, arising out of use of this event's work product.

What should I do to prepare for We4Tech competition?

Answer: A curious, open-mind is a pre-requisite Teams will be connected with technical resources, developer platforms and experienced mentors throughout the duration of the competition, to help them create, iterate, build, and develop solutions as quickly as possible.

What materials should I use/have for competition?

Answer: : All participants will require an internet-connected device to be able to access the virtual hacking resources. We recommend using a laptop, but you could also use a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone.

Will I have to be from a technical/coding background?

Answer: No! Participants from all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome! Most of the tech platforms to be used will be open-source, drag and drop variety. So don’t sweat, if you are not from a technical background. Of course, technical or coding experience is always helpful, but it is not required.

How are teams formed?

Answer: Teams will be automatically assigned, comprising 6 participants each. All team members will receive notification via their registered email addresses.

When will I get the challenge/problem statement?

Answer: Participants will be given challenges/problem statements on the first day of competition on 17th January 2022.

Which tracks are there in the We4Tech competition?

Answer:
Track A – 3D modelling and printing
Track B – Analytics using python
Track C – Data Visualization
Track D – AR and VR

Do all 5 teammates have to be from the same course?

Answer: No, not necessary.

What exactly do we need to do here, like design or develop a prototype or something?

Answer: Develop a working prototype. Submissions made for Track A - 3D modelling and printing, will be 3D printed by We4Tech.

How proficient do we need to be at coding?

Answer: Knowing how to code is not necesarry. Elementary coding knowledge is sufficient. We will also conduct 2-3 hours sessions for each track.

What is the deadline for submission and when is the competition?

Answer: Competition will start on the 17th of Jan and all participants need to make their submission by the 23rd of Jan. Registration needs to be done before the 17th.

Who will we be mentoring the participants?

Answer: KD sir, RedX team members, WeSchool faculty team will be there.

Is this a long term project where we can get access to the 3d printer?

Answer: You have to submit renderings using open source softwares (you will be exposed to tutorials for the same). We will print them on our 3D printers.

Any sample project idea can you share so that we can know which direction to think and choose the topic?

Answer: Choice of topic is based on your interest & discretion. Check Smart India Hackathon Problem statement.


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