About the Opportunity SynTech 2026 is an inter-college Data Science and Technology Competition organized by Team Solarmobil Manipal, in association with the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT Manipal, in collaboration with Siemens. Centered around the theme "Data-Driven Innovation for Global Challenges," the competition invites students to develop innovative, data-driven solutions to real-world problems using RapidMiner AI Studio. Eligibility: Open to all students with a valid educational email ID. Individual participation. Free registration. Competition Process: Register through the Unstop platform. Identify a real-world problem and formulate your own problem statement. Source or prepare a suitable dataset. Develop an analytical solution using RapidMiner AI Studio. Submit a single ZIP file containing the following before the submission deadline: RapidMiner AI Studio workflow/project file ( .rmp ) Project report ( .pdf ) Presentation ( .ppt / .pptx or PDF) README file with execution instructions (recommended) Output/prediction file, if applicable Any supporting files required to run the workflow (excluding the original dataset unless specifically required) Evaluation Criteria: Innovation & Originality. Problem Relevance. Effective Use of RapidMiner AI Studio. Technical Implementation. Practical Impact. Presentation & Documentation. Domains: Healthcare. Sustainability. Finance. Manufacturing. Transportation. Smart Cities. Agriculture. Climate & Environment. Open Innovation. Prizes (via merchandise): 1st Prize: ₹13,000. 2nd Prize: ₹6,000. 3rd Prize: ₹3,000. Timeline: Registration Period: 15 July – 15 August. Submission Deadline: 25 August. Results Announcement: 5 September. Getting Started: Before beginning your project, complete the following steps: Mandatory: Join the official SynTech 2026 WhatsApp Community for all announcements, event updates, support, and important communications: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LG5OLhXOwWX6aDCvrVegOq Mandatory: Complete the Google Form to finalize your registration and provide the required details:( Both Unstop and google form details are required hence both must be filled) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFkys2wmeud6NbgYyua7r1yyEf4DWCJFB2p8EEXtlUU4VKDQ/viewform?usp=header Download and activate the licensed Altair AI Studio (RapidMiner) Student Edition grom here. Complete the official "Getting Started with AI Studio" learning module from here. Participants are encouraged to install the software and complete the introductory course before starting their project to ensure a smooth competition experience. Join SynTech 2026 to showcase your creativity, analytical thinking, and technical expertise while solving meaningful global challenges using industry-standard data science tools.