TIH2023 WINNERS: CONGRATULATIONS

Please click links below to view the finale teams materials in attachments

Winners and Overall Champions : Personalised Support at Scale [pack / idea link / D1225]

1st Runners Up : Revengers [link / D1284]

2nd Runners Up : Sustainability Quotient Powered by DevOps [link / D1392]

OTHER WINNERS:

#TIH2023 Most Innovative Design/UX : Fizz Bizz – Field Technician Assist

#TIH2023 Best Technical/API Solution : Celluloids

#TIH2023 Most Sustainable Solution : Team RSA

#TIH2023 People's Choice : Naya

#TIH2023 Discord Picture Challenge : Team Navya



Congratulations to all the winners!

TIH2023 Shark Tank Finale Recording

For all recordings, please go to the Recordings tab.

Welcome to R2! We're excited to have you on board, and we're here to support you throughout your journey. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of your experience:

1. Send in Queries: If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance at any point during the hackathon, don't hesitate to reach out. Send your queries to TIH2023@team.telstra.com. Make sure to include clear and specific details about your query.

2. Query Review by Hackathon Theme: The hackathon team will review the queries received. We will categorize and route the queries to the appropriate mentors based on the nature of the question. This step ensures that you receive the most relevant assistance.

3. Mentor Review and Responses: Mentors, who are experienced individuals in various aspects of the hackathon theme, will carefully examine the queries assigned to them. They will consider the context and aim to provide insightful and helpful responses.

4. Email Responses and Resource Sharing: You will receive responses to your queries via email. These responses will contain guidance or recommendations from the mentors. Additionally, the hackathon team will share useful resources and materials on the hackathon site.

5. Mentor Sessions: Mentor sessions will be set up based on topics that are likely to benefit a majority of the participants. These sessions can include webinars, Q&A sessions, or workshops. Keep an eye on announcements regarding the schedule and registration for these sessions. Attending mentor sessions is highly recommended, as they provide an opportunity for in-depth learning and interaction with experienced professionals.

Good luck, and may your hackathon journey be filled with creativity and innovation!

Employee Experience and Customer Experience 

Kye Williams
Kye.Williams@team.telstra.com

Theme 1: Power of Mobile Network APIs 

Nathan Young
Nathan.Young@team.telstra.com

Theme 2: Sustainability in Action
Passionate about nature and biodiversity 

Nicola Curnow
Nicola.Curnow@team.telstra.com

Theme 2: Sustainability in Action
Passionate about ESG products 

Lucas White
Lucas.White@team.telstra.com

Theme 3: Gen AI to enhance customer and employee experience 

Simon Wilson
Simon.Wilson@team.telstra.com

Tech queries 

Sharad Pattanshetti 
Sharad.Pattanshetti@team.telstra.com





Thank you for the overwhelming response to Round 1 submissions. We received over 200+ innovative ideas for the Telstra Innovation Hackathon 2023. We would like to express our gratitude to all of you for such tremendous response. Your passion and commitment drive the innovation at the core of our event, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the quality of ideas we've seen.

The ideas have undergone rigorous evaluation by our judges, and there were some tough decisions to make. 

We're thrilled to announce that the following 36 ideas have successfully advanced to the next round:

Panel A - 2.30-3.30pm AEDT / 9am - 10am IST

• BlockFraud D1379
• Car-azy D1339
• Celluloids D1323
• Team Hypothesisers D1299
• Revengers D1284
• Renovators D1226

Panel B - 2.30-3.30pm AEDT / 9am - 10am IST

• Tech Mighties D1451
• Synergy 23 D1289
• T42 D1288
• Navya D1354
• TheDivineCode/.~ D1415
• Team Sparklers D1267

Panel C - 2.00-3.00pm AEDT / 8.30am - 9.30am IST

• Personalised Support at Scale D1225
• 10 to 5 Gen D1318
• Dtwin D1320
• KnowMyNetwork D1389
• UniqueTrainer.AO - Your Personalised Training Partner D1412
• MyTelstra Pay App D1242

Panel D -2.30-3.30pm AEDT / 9am - 10am IST

• Gen.IE D1434
• Team Avalanche - ACN D1426
• Fizz Bizz - Field Technician Assist D1401
• Generative AI powered voice-to-voice communication customer agent D1315
• Team X D1262
• GENAI Falcons D1233

Panel E - 2.30-3.30pm AEDT / 9am - 10am IST

• TransformBiz D1372
• Naya D1343
• Team RSA D1342
• Sustainable Saviors D1328
• DC Farms D1258
• Come together for a Common Cause D1244

Panel F - 2.30-3.30pm AEDT / 9am - 10am IST

• Emit v Prohibit D1329
• TekSecur InnoMatrix D1296
• Tel-Stars - Sustainability D1431
• Sustainable Telco Network D1403
• Eco Innovators D1376
• Sustainability Quotient Powered by DevOps D1392



Congratulations to the shortlisted teams! To those who didn't make it this time, we wish you the very best, and we greatly appreciate your participation. Do keep your eyes open as we might announce other ways for you to be involved from Round 2 onwards.

IMPORTANT NOTE: TIH2023 IS MOVING INTO R2 LIVE PITCHES.

R2 DELIVERABLES AND PITCHES ARE DUE ON 2ND NOV, 2023.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR R1 DELIVERABLES - IMPORTANT

Download this guide, complete with screenshots on how to submit.

STEP 1: Submit your initial team card with friends, start a submission as an individual, or flag your availability and apply for a team. 

On your Team Card, click 'Are you ready to submit your idea' and select 'Yes'.

If you don't do this by 4pm AEDT on Mon, 23rd Oct,  then your submission may NOT be moved in back end in time, and will NOT have the right fields opened up. So tick 'Yes' early so we can move it. Email TIH2023@team.telstra.com with any queries. Late submissions not accepted.

STEP 2: The org crew will then update your idea to 'Selected for Hackathon' and unlock the submission fields.

STEP 3: You will then need to add more info as per the Guide (above), so please read it

STEP 4: Fill out the additional R1 submission fields. Here is a shortcut link to the fields that you will need to fill out. 

Refer to R1 participants pack for more on what is expected.

Download and read the Participants Pack and also Download the Oct 16th Kickoff pack on how to approach Round 1.

Watch recordings of completed sessions here

We're thrilled to invite you to the Telstra Innovation Hackathon 2023, where innovation knows no bounds and creativity takes center stage. Whether you're a seasoned coder, a design virtuoso, a data wizard, or simply an explorer of technology's frontiers, you've come to the right place.

Prize pool of AUD ($30k AUD +) with multiple category awards and an opportunity to present your idea in the Shark Tank finale to Telstra's CEO, Vicki Brady and the Senior Executives panel!

Over the course of 75 days, we'll challenge you to think outside the box, give exclusive access to partner tech, work in diverse teams, and craft solutions that have the potential to change the world.

This event is open to people around the world to come with a team or form a hybrid team. We welcome participation from these groups:

Telstra staff | Partner | Start Up | University student | Industry Peers


In participating in this event, you agree that you will be subject to our Participant Terms. Download a copy of the terms and email us any questions or pop them on discord.

	Delve into the vast opportunities that APIs offer, enabling access to telco network capability embedded within end-user applications, services, and develop new and exciting use cases that leverage these APIs to unlock innovative experiences and revolutionise the way we use the mobile network >> click for more
Use Generative AI (Gen AI) for enhancing customer and employee experiences which can lead to innovative solutions across various applications. Through this theme you will get a chance to leverage both customer and employee interactions. >> click for more
	How can we create a legacy of which we can all be proud and lay the foundation for a better future? Your solution will address a wide array of sub-problems, encompassing but not confined to emission reduction, biodiversity preservation, circularity, reverse supply chains, and numerous others >> click for more





Did you see this when trying to submit?

Read below on this page for how to submit, or download this guide. Don't leave it to last minute, and allow some time to complete the 15 steps.

Here are some important submission guidelines you should keep in mind to ensure your project is eligible for the competition.

Working Prototype
All submissions must be a working prototype at required stage of the hackathon. Ideas or concepts will not be accepted or eligible for prizes. Please make sure to test your project thoroughly before submission to ensure it is fully functional.

Technology
Using the technologies mentioned while filling the form are not required but encouraged.

Slide Decks and Demo Videos
Slide decks and demo videos are not required but encouraged. They can help you explain your project and showcase its features effectively. Slide decks should be submitted in PDF format with your project submission. For videos, use youtube private links where possible.

Submission Deadline
All submissions should be uploaded here on the Bright Idea portal under your submission 1 working day before the presentations are due. Check the schedule below for the different rounds. Late submissions will not be accepted.

16 OCT 2023 : ROUND 1 KICKOFF ELEVATOR PITCHES

23 OCT 2023 : ROUND 1 DELIVERABLES SUBMISSIONS

23 OCT 2023 : PHOTO COMPETITION -SEND US YOUR BEST TEAM PHOTO

25 OCT 2023 : ROUND 2 KICK OFF HACK SOLUTIONS

2 NOV 2023 : ROUND 2 LIVE PITCHES

3 NOV 2023 : ROUND 3 KICK OFF FINAL SOLUTIONS

9 NOV 2023 : ROUND 3 LIVE PITCHES

15 NOV 2023 : SHARK TANK FINALE

We can't wait to see what you build! Good luck!

Here are some hints and tips on how to get the best out of hackathons! 

• Putting together a hackathon team
• 4 Must-have hackathon skills

We made it easy for judges and sponsors alike to get a quick view of the Top 36 ideas, prototypes, attachments and so on.

Download list here

Click here to join our discord server to join the hackathon community.

Thanks to all of our sponsors, event supporters and community partners! 



Contact the organising team to update your organisation's logo.

Click here for How to Submit

Click here for the Kickoff Pack.

Click here for the Round 1 Participants Pack

Click here for the Theme 2 Deep Dive Presentation Pack

Click here for the pack from the Info session on Oct 11th