IIT-Madras, IIT-Roorkee, BITS Pilani, Jadavpur University, IIIT Naya Raipur and VIT Vellore are among the premier institutes that partnered and participated in this nationwide talent hunt. More than 17,000 students from 220+ Engineering Colleges have signed up for this marquee event, with over 9,000 students registering for this year’s edition.
Over 30 challenge statements have been defined by LTTS’ global customers. The multi-stage competition requires the engineering students to formulate concepts, submit abstracts, present technical papers and showcase Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to address the challenges. The company has invested over 100 working hours to mentor students shortlisted for the POC round, with LTTS’ SMEs from respective industry domains guiding the students.
Some of the challenges that have been shared by the customers include:
- Machine Learning Platform for Video Analytics for elevators
- Augmented/Assisted Reality applications for industrial customers
- Video analytics tool for detecting human intentions
- Reduction of Emissions from Automobiles
- Digital solutions for tire wear and tread depth measurement
- Variable valve timing for internal combustion engine
- Reducing number of doors in HVAC
- AI framework for “Demand / Response” task of Microgrid
Open to third and fourth year engineering graduates, TECHgium® involves a three stage process spanning submission of ideas, short listing of ideas and the final leg of short listing based on the Proof of Concepts that students submit. The open innovation model gives students from India’s top engineering institutes an opportunity to engage with some of the world’s largest companies and work with them to address various industry challenges. The Grand Finale of TECHgium® will be held in Bangalore on April 13, 2018.
Conferred with the prestigious NASSCOM Digital Skills Award for 2017, LTTS, through initiative like TECHgium® is further advancing the digital upskilling and reskilling to build a modern digital workforce.
