- Participating teams must be an Indian company registered under the Companies Act or comply with the definition of a startup as per the latest notification of DIPP (Available at http://startupindia.gov.in).
- If the participating team is not yet registered, they are still allowed to participate but are required to get registered if they get selected for the final submission.
- Refer to the Rules and Guidelines for more information.
Welcome to the future of communication in India where your language gets the priority!
At BHASHINI, we're revolutionizing how you communicate in your mother tongue. Launched in July 2022, the National Language Technology Mission (NLTM) aims to provide digital public goods through AI/ML and NLP technologies to the citizens. With over 1000 pre-trained AI models, Bhashini supports translation, speech-to-text, and voice translation across various domains.
In partnership with nasscom, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) invites AI solutions to tackle language-specific challenges and foster a thriving multilingual technology ecosystem. Nasscom plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and amplifying outreach, aligning with the TECHADE mission.
Introducing the BHASHINI-nasscom Email Grand Challenge!
We invite the Indian tech and innovation ecosystem to develop groundbreaking multilingual email software that will bridge the language diversity, enabling email creation (with a voice interface option) and communication in all Indian official languages. Seamlessly integrating with Gmail and Outlook, this software will ensure inclusive communication for everyone.
Join us in revolutionizing how India connects, one email at a time!
Objectives Of The Grand Challenge
Comprehensive Language Support
Develop an email software that seamlessly handles all of India’s official languages. Enable users to create email addresses, compose emails (with a voice interface option), and use domain names in their preferred language.
Seamless Integration
Integrate the linguistic email software with popular email services (e.g., Gmail, Outlook). Align with government initiatives like Bhashini to promote language accessibility.
Robust Security
Implement strong encryption, secure authentication, and (user) data privacy protocols.
User Centric Design
Prioritize user experience by ensuring an intuitive interface for composing, sending, and receiving emails. Implement features like auto-suggestion, auto-correction, and language-specific keyboards.
Hackathon Stages
Benefits Of Participant
Eligibility Criteria
Grand Challenge Milestones
Jury Members
FAQs
What are the steps to participate in this grand challenge?
Here are the steps you need to follow to participate:
Submit the application form on or before deadline, which includes the approach note by clicking here <link>
Organizationss yet to submit, can register and join us for the informational webinar on date- time.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Any Indian B2B enterprise, startups, independent software vendors (ISVs), and academic organization is eligible to participate in this grand challenge. To know more, refer the Eligibility Criteria.
Is there any application fee?
No. All eligible startups and independent software vendors (ISVs) can apply and participate in this grand challenge.
Is there an offline application form that I can refer to?
No, only online applications would be considered
How will the submitted data / information be shared or used ?
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Why do we need a single Point of Contact (SPOC) in each team? Who will nominate that person?
Each team is required to nominate a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to whom all communications shall be addressed to. The SPOC should be a working member of the team and at no point shall leave the team without prior intimation to the organisers.
Can members in the team change after the submission of approach note?
Any team member, except the SPOC can leave during the grand challenge but s/he cannot be replaced by anyone. In case the SPOC leaves, nasscom team must be informed immediately.
Who owns the IP of the PoC/MVP developed?
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What are the final submittals in this Grand Challenge?
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What is the deadline to register for this grand challenge?
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Is there any informational webinar which can give more insights about this grand challenge?
Yes. The informational webinar is scheduled on date-time. The recording of the session will be available on the website (in the resources section) for the benefit of those who are not able to attend the session at the specified time.
How will we know the status of the application?
Upon submission of the application, you will receive an acknowledgement message on your screen. You will also have an option to save/print your response.
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