Ernst & Young (EY), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has recently launched EY Techathon 5.0. This annual flagship campus event invites students to harness the power of AI to address real-world challenges and drive India’s progress.
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About the Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young Global Limited, trade name EY, is a British multinational professional services partnership based in London, England. EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. Along with Deloitte, KPMG and PwC, it is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms.
It primarily provides assurance, tax, information technology services (including managed services in areas like Cybersecurity, Cloud, Digital Transformation and AI), consulting, and advisory services to its clients.
EY operates as a network of member firms which are structured as separate legal entities in a partnership, which has 395,442 employees in over 700 offices in more than 150 countries. The firm’s current partnership was formed in 1989 by a merger of two accounting firms; Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. It was named Ernst & Young until a rebranding campaign officially changed its name to EY in 2013, although this initialism was already used informally prior to its sanctioning adoption.
About the EY Techathon 5.0
EY Techathon is more than just a competition; it is a platform where India’s brightest young minds converge to shape the nation’s future through innovation and creativity. Now in its fifth year, this event invites students to show their skills and share how you would change the future of Tech Consulting by harnessing the power of AI to address real-world challenges and drive Bharat’s progress.
With Techathon 5.0, participants can tackle community and business issues for the greater good, making a real impact. Participants will receive mentorship from EY and industry leaders, gaining valuable insights and relevant industry experience. Top innovators will get the opportunity to win exciting prizes, secure internships, and explore career opportunities with EY. Open to students currently enrolled in a degree/diploma course (part-time or full-time) from any discipline in any college based out of India. Participate now!
Eligibility Criteria & Team Formulation:
EY Techathon 5.0 is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students (part-time or full-time) from any discipline in any college based out of India.
Participants can register individually or in teams with at most 5 members.
Cross-specialization and cross-college teams are allowed.
All the team members are required to verify and confirm their details to form a team.
A student can be a part of only one team.
Any deviation from the above-mentioned guidelines will result in the immediate disqualification of the entire team.
The Participant(s) should be an Indian citizen, residing in India only and above 18 years of age on the date of the participation.
The Participant(s) should be students currently enrolled in a degree/diploma course (part-time or full-time) from any discipline in any college based out of India.
The Participant should not have a criminal conviction or an arrangement or a contract that prevents the Participant from participating in the Competition.
The Participant should have proof of age and address proof when requested by EY and must be mandatorily submitted by the Participant to EY, as may be required by EY to confirm the eligibility of the Participant
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Competition Structure:
Round 1: Executive Summary Submission:
Shortlisted teams will have to submit an executive summary of their proposed solution in PDF format.
The last day to submit entries is 18th November 2024.
Teams are requested to upload their entries a few hours before the deadline to avoid high traffic closer to the deadline.
Teams will be able to view and change their submissions any time before the deadline.
Round 2: Detailed Presentation Submission:
Participants will make a detailed submission of their ideas, explaining the scope of the problem they are solving, how they will apply technology, the solution models, and why their idea is innovative.
Shortlisted teams will present their solutions virtually to the senior management of EY.
Each team will be provided 8 minutes for the presentation followed by 7 minutes for Q&A.
All the relevant details will be shared with the shortlisted teams via email.
Round 3: Semi Finale Presentations:
- Shortlisted participants will present their solution models in this round to a jury panel comprising EY leaders. Based on this round, finalists will be announced.
Mentorship:
The shortlisted teams will work with their respective mentors to prepare their innovative submissions for the Grand Final.
This is a great opportunity for teams to get some expert guidance on any roadblocks they may be facing or simply to just gain some confidence by pitching EY leaders.
Round 4: Grand Finale:
The Grand Finale will be held in person, with the dates to be revealed closer to the event.
The National Finalists will get a chance to present to the Senior Leadership team at EY and an external jury panel of industry leaders.
Teams will be given 8 minutes to present followed by 7 minutes of Q&A.
Further details of the Grand Finale round will be disclosed closer to the event.
Stages and Timelines
Round 1: Executive Summary Submission
Teams need to submit a solution for their preferred problem statement in a 1-3 slider PPT (.pdf format). At this stage, you need to keep it short and simple to attract our attention! Please note it is an eliminatory round.
Start: 22 Oct 24, 05:00 PM IST
End: 18 Nov 24, 06:00 AM IST
Round 2: Detailed Presentation Submission
The Shortlisted teams will make a detailed submission of their ideas, explaining the scope of the problem they are solving, how they will apply technology, the solution models, and why their idea is innovative.
Start: 29 Nov 24, 02:00 PM IST
End: 08 Dec 24, 11:59 PM IST
Round 3: Semi Finale Presentation
Shortlisted participants will present their solution models in this round to a jury panel comprising EY leaders. Based on this round, finalists will be announced. Shortlisted teams will also receive Mentoring and get a chance to attend Theme-based EY/Client perspective sessions.
Date to be announced.
Grand Finale Submission
Basis 1:1 technical connect session and feedback/suggestions teams have been received from team EY kindly work on your solution and re-submit the revised documents.
Date to be announced.
Round 4: Grand Finale
Top Finalists teams will get a chance to present their solutions to the jury members live at the Grand Finale of EY Techathon 5.0.
Date to be announced.
People’s Choice Award
The jury’s assessment is important, but the people’s choice matters too!
Voting is live! Pick your favourite from the top 10 ideas – the one with the highest number of votes will win the EY Techathon 5.0 People’s Choice Award.
Date to be announced.
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Benefits
Winner – Prizes worth INR 3,00,000
Runner-Up – Prizes worth INR 2,00,000
Internship opportunities with EY
Mentoring with EY and industry stalwarts
Participation Certificates
How To Apply?
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