Turning Ideas in $1000 Winning Solutions
Mary Bul
May 13, 2024
“Big Problems. Big Solutions” – Brad Twynham If I were to summarise the Venture Makers Innovation Challenge (VMIC) in four words, it
The CISCO hackathon, powered by Launch Pad, put participants in the driver’s seat to innovate and communicate innovative ideas. The skills learnt from this challenge will be valuable whether they become an employee for any organisation or choose to become an innovator, inventor or entrepreneur.
In this ONE DAY challenge, teams comprised of Engineering and Computing, and other students from various disciplines (Business, Health, Psychology and others), explored how we can use technology/digital tools to innovate for the Western Sydney Airport.
The Challenge Theme
Innovating for Western Sydney Airport
Participants worked with specialist mentors from CISCO, Launch Pad, startups and industry to develop ideas that apply advanced technology concepts and innovative business models whilst working in a real-world environment.
Participants came as individuals to meet and join forces with other participants from other disciplines to make an impact! It was a great way to connect.
The Challenge Themes
Equity and participation
Digital technology
Lifelong learning
The Prizes
First prize
The ultimate CISCO experience
- Attending a special hosted morning tea at CISCO headquarters
- Mentoring and Networking opportunities with industry leaders at CISCO
- Presentation + Award Ceremony during CISCO Branch Meeting
People's choice
$100*
per team member
* prize will be in voucher
Challenge Winners
Winner
Runway Rangers
Members:
Donald Gylles Varga, Janhavi Shinde, Quency Pearl Bernales, Shuvo Jyoti Sarkar
Interactive AI robot that can answer questions in the language selected and move around to process facial expression data to identify signs of distress so that they can be connected with the appropriate services.
People's Choice Award
DigiAir Twin
Members:
Jaybie Perigo, Madiha Mahek, Meenu, Shawal Khan
DigiAir Twin card integrates and solves major travelling-related issues.
The Benefits
Skills learnt throughout the challenge
Soft Skills
1) Entrepreneurial Thinking
2) Problem Hacking
3) Non-verbal Communication skills
4) Radical Open-mindedness
5) Radical Creativity
6) Effective Brainstorming
7) Time Efficiency
8) Radical Empathy
9) Collaboration
Hard Skills
1) Conceptual Design
2) Pitching for Impact
3) Sustainable Development Goals
4) Innovation Hack Canvasing
5) Entrepreneurial Process
6) Sustainable Design
7) Corporate Presentation/Storytelling
Challenge Day
10
July
The CISCO Hackathon was a whole-day event.
Time: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Location: Parramatta City Campus 1. (169 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150)
Challenge Day
Photos from the challenge
Read about the challenge day!