Be part of INSTINCT 4.0 and help shape the future of smart energy innovation
Overview of INSTINCT 4.0
IntelliSmart presents INSTINCT 4.0, the bigger and bolder edition of the flagship innovation challenge and hackathon of the power distribution sector.
INSTINCT 4.0 is poised to redefine the future of the smart metering ecosystem by tapping into the power of AI/ML, Big Data analytics, and emerging digital technologies. As DISCOMs across India roll out millions of smart meters, the true value lies not merely in deployment but in transforming the smart data into intelligence. From accurate demand forecasting and optimized load management to enhanced grid resilience, smart data is driving the shift towards a digitally empowered energy sector.
At IntelliSmart, we believe smart meters are just the beginning; it’s smart data that will shape tomorrow’s power grid. As a pioneer in digital transformation for the power sector, we remain committed to fostering innovation that delivers measurable impact. With INSTINCT 4.0, we invite the brightest minds to co-create scalable, future-ready solutions that will empower India’s energy transition.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking innovative solutions in areas such as:
Energy As a Service – Digital Model for providing Energy as a service
Smart Metering Super App: Unified Platform for Consumers
Predictive Maintenance of Meters
Accurate Meter Reading via OCR: Develop a solution for reliable meter reading extraction from field photographs
Design an end-to-end, real-time asset tracking system
Energy As a Service – Digital Model for providing Energy as a service
Smart Metering Super App: Unified Platform for Consumers
Predictive Maintenance of Meters
Accurate Meter Reading via OCR: Develop a solution for reliable meter reading extraction from field photographs
Design an end-to-end, real-time asset tracking system
Jury Members
Mr Atul Bali
Executive Director, Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd
Mr Robert Denda
CEO, Gridspertise
Mr SR Narasimhan
Former CMD, Grid Controller of India Limited
Mr Sanjay Banga
MD & CEO, Tata Power
Mr Anil Rawal
MD & CEO, IntelliSmart
Mentors
Mr Gautam Kumar
CSO, IntelliSmart
Mr Ramesh Narayanan
Prof. HoD of Energy Science
& Engineering (DESE)
IIT Delhi
Mr Nilakantheswar Patnaik
Consultant, IT Technical & Solution Architect
Mr Bijender Malik
VP, IT, IntelliSmart
Mr Sanjeev Suhag
GM – IT (Ops), IntelliSmart
Mr Ravi Kant Sahu
GM – Telecom & Communication, IntelliSmart
Mr Bal Govind Gupta
GM - IT (Software Development), IntelliSmart
Ms Renu Kumari
AGM, Strategy - Digital initiatives
Mr Gautam Kumar
CSO, IntelliSmart
Mr Ramesh Narayanan
Prof. HoD of Energy Science
& Engineering (DESE)
IIT Delhi
Mr Nilakantheswar Patnaik
Consultant, IT Technical & Solution Architect
Mr Bijender Malik
VP, IT, IntelliSmart
Mr Sanjeev Suhag
GM – IT (Ops), IntelliSmart
Mr Ravi Kant Sahu
GM – Telecom & Communication, IntelliSmart
Mr Bal Govind Gupta
GM - IT (Software Development), IntelliSmart
Ms Renu Kumari
AGM, Strategy - Digital initiatives
Prize Pool
Timeline
INSTINCT, over the years
8000+
Registered Hackathon Innovators
500+
Attendees
50+
Industry Leaders
25+
Renowned Speakers
More than doubled
the engagement of incubation centers increased from INSTINCT 1.0 to INSTINCT 2.0.
91% Increase
was observed in organization and start-up participation in INSTINCT 2.0.
More than 550
college registrations were recorded in INSTINCT 2.0, up from 350 in INSTINCT 1.0.
1,633 total registrations
were recorded for INSTINCT 2.0, an increase from 1,032 in INSTINCT 1.0.
INSTINCT Overview
INSTINCT, the annual innovation challenge & hackathon by IntelliSmart, has become a breeding ground for innovative ideas and breakthrough solutions for the power distribution sector. Since its inception, INSTINCT has found widespread uptake.
The hackathon has given wings to great
ideas
and its owners a way to realise their full potential in real-world
application.
In the previous year, INSTINCT 3.0 aimed to take the possibility
of
collaboration and partnership for commercialisation to the next level. For
IntelliSmart,
the goal remained simple: discovering and developing ground-breaking products into
potent, game-changing products and solutions that would play a pivotal role in the
country’s vision towards digitalisation of the power sector.
FAQs
CONTACT US
Have questions? Our support team is available throughout the contest to assist. Reach out to us at–
+91 9870330830
