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ULIP Logixtics Hackathon 2.0

ULIP Logixtics Hackathon 2.0, presented by NLDSL (NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited) in collaboration with Niti Aayog – Atal Innovation Mission and Startup India, aims to address the pressing issues of logistics sector by fostering innovation and creativity among talented individuals and teams. We invite you to join this initiative to develop groundbreaking solutions that can revolutionize the logistics landscape in India.

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Why Participate

Be part of a national movement

Join a community of passionate innovators working to improve the future of logistics.

Showcase your talent

Demonstrate your creativity and problem- solving abilities to a national audience.

Gain valuable experience

Learn from industry experts, develop new skills, and network with like-minded individuals.

Win exciting prizes

Compete for cash prizes, mentorship opportunities, and recognition.

By participating in ULIP Logixtics Hackathon 2.0, you can make a significant contribution to the transformation of the Indian logistics sector.

Last Hackathon Winning Team

The winner of 1st edition ULIP Logixtics Hackathon 1.0 was felicitated by then CEO of NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, and then Special Secretary, Logistics, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade & CEO and MD, NICDC, Shri Amrit Lal Meena.

The first place was secured by FreightFox (NimbleLogik Pvt. Ltd), while the first and second runner-ups were SuperProcure (TruckHall Pvt. Ltd.) and Happymonk Al Labs Pvt. Ltd respectively.

How ULIP has helped Freight Fox?

FreightFox was able to propagate and demonstrate the potential of incremental value creation by blending the ULIP data with the organizational and market data, which helped in delivering:

  • Establishing Circular Transportation Networks to enhance utilization
  • ULIP played the role in Customer acquisition and growth by tracking and providing visibility for 2 million+ shipments
  • Clocked 3X revenue growth

About Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

ULIP acts as a digital gateway for industry players, giving them access to logistics-related datasets from government systems through API-based integration. It is one of the key initiatives under PM GatiShakti, launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as part of the National Logistics Policy on 17th September 2022.

ULIP provides an integrated platform that can be effectively utilized by the stakeholders to enhance efficiency, utilize technology, and reduce the cost of logistics in India.

The objective of the platform is:

To democratise the access to data for all stakeholders for reducing cost of logistics in India.

To enable the sector for creating data-driven decision support mechanisms for an efficient logistics ecosystem.

ULIP has paved the way for taking a leap from opaqueness to transparency by acting as a consolidator and developing the APIs for the scattered data available with various Ministries. And bringing it in a consumable form and transforming data to meaningful information for the trade.

Using ULIP APIs, private players have developed applications for tracking and tracing, document digitization, empty carrier visibility, and more, significantly boosting efficiency in India's logistics sector.

37 Systems
10 Ministries
118 APIs
1800+ Data Fields
110+ Applications Developed
1000+ Companies Registered
54 Cr+ API Transactions

Beyond private players, ULIP supports government decision-making by delivering synthesized data to ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Coal, the Food Corporation of India (FCI), and state governments.

To register and download the APIs, please visit here: https://goulip.in/home

Problem Statements

01
Sustainable Logistics
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Data-Driven Optimization of Logistics Operations
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03
Unified Documentation and Digital Transformation
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Operational Efficiency and Optimization
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Tech-Driven Logistics Innovation
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Evaluation Criteria

Impactful Vision (30%)
Problem Alignment

Does your solution address a critical challenge within the chosen Logistics theme?

Relevance to Indian Logistics Sector

How specifically does your project benefit the logistics sector of India?

Real-World Use Case

Is your solution practical and demonstrably applicable to real-world business or social contexts?

Technical Merit (20%)
ULIP API Utilization

How effectively and creatively did you integrate the APIs provided by ULIP?

Coding Expertise

Is your code well-written, efficient, and maintainable?

Scalability and Sustainability

Can your solution be scaled for wider adoption and future improvements?

Innovation and Creativity (20%)
Uniqueness and Originality

Does your solution stand out from the crowd with fresh ideas and a novel approach?

Potential for Disruption

Could your solution significantly change or improve existing processes or industries?

Feasibility (30%)
Market Readiness

Is there a well-defined go-to-market strategy in place?

Business Feasibility

What is the total addressable market & business feasibility for this solution?

Schedule

Prizes

Total ₹20 Lakhs cash prize pool
₹5 Lakhs

to one team for the most innovative solution

₹3 Lakhs

to winners in 5 categories

Hackathon Jury

Amit Upadhyay

Assistant Professor (Operations & Decision Science)
Department of Management Studies | IIT Roorkee
Uttarakhand

Subodh Patrikar

Assistant General Manager,
Centre for Transportation and Logistics,
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Dr. Aditya Gupta

Chief Operating Officer,
Supply Chain Management Centre,
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Ryohei Aiba

Vice President of NEC APAC, Regional HQ

Sushil Dugar

Chief Operating Officer,
Logistics Services Business Unit,
Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd.

Chaahat Khattar

Associate Director (Vice President),
KPMG India

About NLDS

NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) has been at the forefront of transforming India's logistics sector through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives. By leveraging advanced technology, NLDSL has enhanced efficiency, transparency, and digitization within the industry.

The company was established on December 30, 2015, with the primary objective of harnessing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance efficiency in the Indian logistics sector. It is a joint venture between Government of India represented by National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) and Japanese IT major NEC Corporation.

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