Chennai: The call is out for participation in the Space Hackathon 2023 as part of the Students Innovation Festival (SIF), with registration officially underway since 20 November 20, 2023.This event is an exhilarating extension of the broader initiative, the Student Innovation Festival (SIF), which explores energy utilization in various fields, with a special focus on the domain of space technology and exploration.Space Hackathon 2023 provides a platform for college students to merge their passion for space with innovative technology. Participants will engage with like-minded students in the field of space exploration, fostering critical thinking and encouraging the development of innovative solutions to real-world challenges using space technology. Moreover, participants will receive mentorship from experts at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) NRSC.The event is jointly organized by the Department of Space, Ministry of Earth Science, Department of Atomic Energy, and Vijnana Bharati, aiming to channel the potential of young minds in the field of space science. The National Innovation Foundation, India, is the implementation partner for this initiative.Problem Statements cover a wide array of areas such as Open API, User Interface, Geoprocessing, Citizen-Centric Applications, Impact Assessment of G-Governance, Supply Chain Management, Cyber Security/Data Security, Disaster Management, Virtual Assistants, Neighbourhood Mapping, Spatial Data Management, AI/ML Applications, Natural Resources Management, Satellite Data Processing, and Marketing of Products and Services.The Space Hackathon unfolds in two levels: Level 1, conducted at the institute level with participation from institutions across India, and Level 2, the Finale held at IIS.For further details on the Space Hackathon, visit:https://www.scienceindiafest.org/assets/pdf/Students-Innovation-Festival-Space-Hackathon.pdf To explore the problem statements, visit: https://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/hackathon/iisf2023/Important Timeline:Registration Starts: 20 November, 2023Last Date for Submission: 10 December, 2023Final Submission by Teams for Level 1: 20 December, 2023Publishing List of Finalists for Finale Hackathon: 30 December, 2023Space Hackathon – Finale: January 17 to 19, 2023Eligibility criteria include students pursuing graduation in recognized institutions.