THE BIO TECH HACKATHON
The competition is a groundbreaking initiative that merges the power of artificial intelligence with critical sectors like agriculture, education, and medicine.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the competition aims to develop cutting-edge technologies that can be implemented in today's world, driving sustainable growth, improving learning outcomes, and providing personalized medical care.
Participants will not only showcase their technical prowess but also contribute to a better future by solving real-world problems.
Where
Vivea Business Park, The Factory Building
When
Friday to Saturday
19-20 July 2024

Competition Theme
Here are the 3 main theme of the competition

AI IN EDUCATION
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education
and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

AI IN AGRICULTURE
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems

AI IN MEDICINE
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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F.A.Q
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1. What is the goal of the competition?
The competition aims to merge artificial intelligence with key sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems.
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2. Who can participate in the competition?
The competition is open only for undergraduate student from universities across Mauritius.
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3. How can I register for the competition?
You can register for the competition by visiting our official website and filling out the registration form available under the "Register Now" section.
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4. Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee. Participation in the competition is completely free.
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5. Will there be any prizes for the winners?
Yes, there will be exciting prizes for the top-performing teams, including cash awards, certificates, and opportunities for networking.
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6. Can we participate as a team?
Yes, participants can form teams of three to four members. Collaboration is encouraged to bring diverse skills and perspectives to the projects.
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7. What type of application is expected at the
end
of the competition
Your application can be developed on any platform using any tech you want but is should be either a web applciation or a mobile application.
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8. Where should you submit your work
Teams should push their repositories on github with a proper README file with screenshots of project. Repositories should be made public
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9. Should participants host their websites
Yes. pariticipants should host their website on NETLIFY and provide us with the links. For mobile application, a final apk shall be included in the repositories
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10. How selection process will take place
After receiving all the proposal, only top 10 teams with most promising solution/ideas will be selected and their team leader will be mailed.
Selected Teams
Here are our top 10 selected teams that will be competing among themselves and check what they have to say about themselves

Open source avengers
: The Open Source Avengers, a team of four passionate computer science students, are dedicated to innovation and collaboration through impactful open-source projects. Competing in a university-level hackathon, they aim to push technological boundaries and make meaningful contributions to the tech community.

AgroInnovators
: Development of a mobile app using AI for image recognition to detect pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies in crops, providing farmers with real-time alerts, recommendations, and historical data analytics to enhance crop management and yield. The project employs technologies like CNNs, learning, and cloud services, , sustainable solutions with a focus for farmers.

Algo X
: We are building a system that addresses the critical challenges in blood donation management, enhancing the matching of donors with recipients and predicting future blood supply needs to reduce delays and shortages effectively.

Clueless Coders
: "Clueless Coders" is a team that humorously reflects the group's status as first-year students new to coding. But we are stronger than ever and determined to win !!!

databaes
: "Databaes" – Rishab (data wizard), Sandeep (charming playboy), and Shivesh (creative brainstormer). We bring beauty, brains, and brawn to this hackathon, making tech fun and great again!

Agri-gen
: Agri-Gen is dedicated to developing an AI-driven pest and disease monitoring system to help farmers detect, predict, and manage crop health more effectively. We're here to make farming smarter, healthier, and more efficient with AI powered systems.

Binary Bulldogs
The Binary Bulldogs are a team of passionate coders dedicated to solving problems and creating innovative software solutions
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