Showcase your talent and innovation to one of the world's leading retailers.
After an overwhelming response from students across India, nominations for Sparkathon are now closed.
Tune into Converge @ Walmart on September 20, 2024 to see the winning teams and their ideas.
Important dates
Hackathon themes
Submit your transformative idea that aligns with one of the four themes:
Select a theme
Choose the area where your idea creates the most significant impact.
Describe the problem statement
Clearly articulate the problem your submission is addressing and its significance in the retail industry.
Explain the solution
Describe your unique solution that effectively tackles the identified problem.
Upload a demo video
Demonstrate your solution through a captivating two-minute video. Upload the video to the submission form via a YouTube link.
What’s in it for you?
Secure potential interviews for internships and full-time roles at Walmart Global Tech in India.
Get recognized at our annual flagship event, Converge @ Walmart
Winning teams stand a chance to receive cash prizes upto INR 2,90,000 (subject to tax deduction).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I participate?
To participate, your team needs to select a theme, describe the problem being addressed and present a unique tech-driven solution for it. You need to create a two-minute video demonstrating your solution, upload it to YouTube (ensure it is unlisted) between July 15 and Aug. 16, 2024 and add it to your submission form.
Can I apply as a part of more than one team?
You are eligible to apply as a member of a single team, consisting of two to four members.
Can I submit multiple ideas?
While we are glad that you have multiple ideas, you can only submit one idea for this event.
I have submitted my idea, what are the next steps?
All submitted ideas will be reviewed by our jury. Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their solutions or prototypes in the second round.
How does Walmart choose the winners for the challenge?
Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Innovation, creativity and scalability of the solution
- Technical feasibility of the solution
- Impact and benefit to Walmart
- Quality of proof of concept and demo
When is the application deadline?
The last date to apply for Sparkathon is Aug. 16, 2024.
When can I expect to hear back after the application process?
You will be notified about your progress on the following dates:
Finalists announcement: Aug. 30, 2024
Winners announcement: Sept. 20, 2024
If I am selected for phase two, will I be required to do an in-person presentation?
Your presentation to the grand jury in the second round will take place virtually. Winners of this round will be invited to Converge, where they will be awarded in person. More details will be shared with the finalists closer to the event date.
If I win the challenge, will I get an internship/job offer to work with Walmart?
Winning teams will have the opportunity to interview for internships or full-time roles with Walmart Global Tech in India. This is subject to meeting our hiring criteria.
Is there a prize for winning the competition?
Winning teams stand a chance to receive cash prizes upto INR 2,90,000 (subject to tax deduction).
Will I get a certificate?
All participating teams with valid submissions will receive certificates.
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