press release


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

Chennai, 26/04/2023 - Industrial 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.

India Automation Challenge 2023 welcomes the 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.

B.R. Mehta, Chairman of Automation Expo, emphasizes the importance of such events, stating, "The India Automation Challenge 2023 offers an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration between the industry and 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 Beni, Director of IED Communications Ltd.

"The competition comprises four stages: Concept/Idea submission, Technical paper presentation, POC demonstration, and the Finale Presentation held at Automation Expo 23 in Mumbai. Participants will be judged on innovation, social impact, technical knowledge, and completeness of the prototype," explained Jyothi, Director of 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. The top 6 winners will be awarded cash prizes, and it will be subject to local taxation and compliance laws.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to engage with industry leaders, be recognized 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 Arokiaswami, Managing Director of 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."

For more information, please visit https://www.industrialautomationindia.in or write to us at [email protected]

To Register: Kindly scan below QR Code for Registration.