Accenture Innovation Challenge 2024
Dear Students,
We are thrilled to announce the Accenture Innovation Challenge 2024, where the brightest
minds come together to leverage Generative AI and create groundbreaking business models
that can disrupt industries and foster sustainable growth.
In a rapidly evolving world where technology is reshaping how we live and
work, innovation is key to sustainable progress. Do you have an idea that uses Generative
AI to transform industries or align with environmental and social governance (ESG)
objectives ?
This is your chance to present innovative solutions and win BIG!
This year’s theme encourages students to explore how Artificial Intelligence can be applied
to:
- Disrupt traditional industries.
- Align with ESG objectives, driving sustainable growth for both businesses and society.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students ( 2025 & 2026 Batch currently full-
time ) across all institutes in India.
- Teams can consist of up to 4 members and should comprise either all Engineering
students or all B-School students.
- Cross-specialization, cross-year, and cross-college teams are allowed.
- A student can be part of only one team.
> Note: Teams that do not adhere to these guidelines will be disqualified.
Incredible Prizes Await!
• 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000 per team member
• 2nd Prize: ₹75,000 per team member
• 3rd Prize: ₹60,000 per team member
• Next Three Runner-ups: ₹20,000 per team member
Additionally, eligible participants submitting innovative ideas will get a chance for fast-
track interviews and recruitment opportunities with Accenture!
Participate Now ! Click here to Register https://shorturl.at/KJ8K7
After registration, please submit your proof of submission using the form provided below.
Further updates and information will be communicated only to students who complete this
step.
Challenge Rounds:
1. Round 1: Idea Submission
- Submit your innovative ideas that aim to reinvent businesses and accelerate change using
generative AI.
- Participants will use presentation templates provided for both Engineering and B-School
tracks.
- Top 5 teams from this round will directly proceed to the Grand Finale.
2. Round 2 : Mentorship Round
- Shortlisted teams will receive mentorship from industry experts to refine their ideas.
- Top 200 teams will proceed to the Sandbox, where they will attend Storytelling &
Entrepreneurial Sessions.
- Teams must submit a 1-minute video pitch for evaluation, after which only the top 5 teams
from each track will advance to the finale.
3. Round 3 : Grand Finale
- Finalists will present their solutions to a panel of esteemed jury members and industry
experts.
- Special mentorship from Accenture leadership and industry experts will be provided to the
finalists.
Roles Offered:
The hiring offers students a chance to be recruited for a variety of roles across multiple
disciplines, including engineering, technology, management, and the arts.
Register today and be part of Accenture Innovation Challenge 2024, Where your ideas could
shape the future of industries and society.
About
DISCOVER THE FUTURE WITH ACCENTURE INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2024
In a world where technology continuously reshapes our way of life, innovation is the key
to sustainable growth. The Accenture Innovation Challenge is back, inviting the brightest
minds to leverage generative AI in creating groundbreaking business models.
Do you have an idea that leverages generative AI to disrupt industries or align with
environmental and social governance objectives, fostering sustainable growth for businesses
and society? This is your stage to showcase innovative solutions that win BIG!
Participate Now!
Assemble your team and submit your pioneering idea today. Think beyond conventional
boundaries and propose innovations that could:
The theme "Leverage Generative AI to create innovative business models that disrupt
traditional industries or align with environmental and social governance objectives,
fostering sustainable growth for businesses and society alike." and encourages students to
think creatively about how artificial intelligence can be used to transform existing industries
or help businesses meet sustainability goals.
Here’s a breakdown to help you understand and participate effectively in the Accenture
Innovation Challenge:
By participating in this challenge, you'll have the opportunity to propose cutting-edge
solutions that could lead to real-world changes. It’s a chance to apply your knowledge of AI
and your creativity to solve pressing issues in today’s business world and society.
What’s more!
Join a community of innovators, participate in exclusive workshops to refine your
presentation skills, and gain mentorship from industry leaders who will guide and inspire you
throughout this journey.
Register today and be a part of shaping the future with your innovative ideas at the
Accenture Innovation Challenge 2024.
Accenture Innovation Challenge 2024 is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students
(currently full-time students) of all years across all institutes in India
Participants can register individually or in teams with at most 4 members
A team must strictly comprise either all Engineering or all B-School students, i.e. a team
cannot have an engineering student along with a B-School student as members
Cross-specialization, cross-year, and cross-college teams are allowed
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
Submit your innovative ideas that can Reinvent businesses and accelerate change with the
power of technology through the provided presentation templates
Teams are required to submit their innovative ideas in a templatized format in line with their
respective team composition—Engineering & B-School students
The submission templates can be accessed by the registered students/teams from the round
titled "Idea Submission" on this page
All the participants are requested to submit their innovative ideas well before the deadline to
avoid any last-minute hassle
Based on the submissions received, the top teams will be shortlisted and taken to the next
round.
The Top 5 teams from Round 1 will automatically have a slot in the Grand Finale
1. In this round, the top 200 teams from both (Engineering/Non-Engineering and the B-
Schools) tracks will move to the Sandbox. During this phase, these teams will get an
opportunity to learn from our Storytelling & Entrepreneurial Sessions.
2. These teams will undergo one more round of evaluations and only the top 5 teams
from each of the Engineering/Non-Engineering track and the B-School track will
move to the grand finale.
1. The Finalists will be invited to showcase their innovative solutions to the esteemed
jury
members and industry experts.
2. These teams will also get special mentorship from industry experts and
Accenture leadership.
Roles Offered →
Category Roles Eligible Streams
Roles for Application Development B.E/B.Tech (All Streams) ,
Graduates and Post Associate M.E./M.Tech., M.C.A., MBA
Graduates and M.Sc.
(Engineering
Schools)
Roles for System and Application Services B.Sc., BCA, BBA, B.A, B.Com ,
Graduates and Post Associate M.C.M, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com,
Graduates (Non - M.FA
Engineering
Schools)
ROLES FOR 1. Business, Industry and MBA and other B-Schools
GRADUATES & Functional Architects
POST Graduates 2. Sales, Solutioning & Insight
(B-Schools) 3. Delivery and Project Insights
Analyst
4. Technology Consulting
Important Note:
• There are top teams from each track who have been directly moved into the Grand
finale due to their exceptional ideas.
• Next top teams have been moved into the Sandbox round and the below leaderboard
is for their reference.
• The leaderboard will be populated and rankings will fluctuate based on the
evaluations being conducted by another panel of experts from the industry. You will
receive email notifications every time it is updated.
• Another set of top teams from the Sandbox will be shortlisted based on the mentor
evaluations and will be invited for the finale.
Prize
