ICICI Appathon 2017

How do I get started with the development?
Refer to our API document which contains the list of APIs and code for it.

I have received the access code, but don’t have the access token?
Refer to section 6 and section 7 for the API doccument for generation of unique access token and data mapping respectively.

Is having IBM Bluemix account necessary for accessing ICICI Group APIs?
No. For using IBM Bluemix specific APIs, you will need to create an account.

While using the APIs i am getting 401, 404 or 501 error.
The error is generally received when invalid parameters or values are passed into the API link. For e.g. copying from pdf to text may cause introduction of special characters spaces, % signs, %20, %20e, etc.

I do not find an API which I would need for my development, what should I do? or I am developing a solution for addressing a use case for which APIs are not available in the current programme.
You have to use at least one ICICI Bank API to be eligible. However, You can create a test API and stub it at your end for using it in your solution.

While using the APIs i am getting 503 error.
You might be running a child API before running the parent API, for e.g. trying to check transaction history before making any transaction.

How is the ICICI Appathon structured?
ICICI Appathon is broadly divided into 3 phases.

Is the registration for the Appathon free?
Yes

What is the eligibility criteria?
Please take a look at the About section on homepage and Terms and Conditions.

Can I register as an individual?
Yes. Individual developers as well as companies are welcome to participate in the Appathon.

Will everyone who registers be eligible to participate?
Once you have registered, we will carefully review your application based on the idea summary that you have provided. If you are selected, we will get in touch and send you the login details for IBM Bluemix, the API toolkit and all the guidance material you need.

I am not resident in India, can I still participate?
Yes, the ICICI Appathon is open to participants from all over the world. For more information on eligibility, please take a look at the Terms & Conditions.

How many people can be in my team?
Each team can have a maximum of 5 members.

What is the scope of the ICICI Appathon?
Participants will have to come up with a mobile solution using diverse set of ICICI Bank APIs. They may also use programme partner APIs as well as open source libraries available elsewhere. In Phase 1, the teams will be shortlisted basis the application. In Phase 2 they would need to submit a video of their working minimum viable solution. In Phase 3, selected participants will be invited for the Grand Finale at Mumbai.

In Phase 1, do participants need to share complete details of the solution?
Participants need to share the name of the Solution, Business problem/ use case that the solution addresses, details of how the solution solve the problem innovatively and finally benefits coming out of the solution. Finally participants should also confirm which particular ICICI Bank API category or categories they are planning to use. This information will be used to shortlist teams for Phase 2.

In Phase 2, do participants need to share a “minimum viable solution”?
Participants need to submit a video demonstrating the working of the solution, ICICI Bank API usage and business benefits. Before being declared as a finalist, participants may have to submit the working solutions

In Phase 2, how do I submit what I have made?
You have to submit a video demonstrating the working of the prototype, ICICI Bank API usage and business benefits. This submission will have to be made on the IBM Bluemix Platform.

In Phase 2, is there any specific technology / language to be used for building up the project? Will you provide any IDE and DB for us to work on ideas?
You can develop the entire solution with the wide range of services and APIs available from ICICI Bank as well as services available on the IBM Bluemix platform. You are not restricted to any single development language or technology.

In Phase 2, do we need to build a Mobile Application?
It is not mandatory. It can be Mobile App or solution which can be accessible via mobile.

In Phase 2, do we need to have the entire idea fully working?
The entire idea need not be fully implemented. However, the prototype should be functional so that it can be reviewed by the judges.

Are the participants required to be online for the entire duration of the programme?
No, one does not need to be logged in to the ICICI Appathon website or be online for the entire duration. You will be given access to Bluemix platform to develop the solution.

If I am a finalist, where will I present on the Grand Finale?
All the finalists in India will be invited to ICICI Bank Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. For international participants, remote presentation will be arranged.

In case of team, do all team members also have to be present during the Grand Finale?
It is not mandatory for all team members to attend.

Can I demonstrate my solution remotely during the Grand Finale?
The teams based in India has to demonstrate the solution in person. Only for international participants, remote presentations may be arranged.

Will ICICI Bank pay for my company / my team / my trip?
All expenses associated with participation on Grand Finale including but not limited to any flight or rail tickets, accommodation, food and beverages will have to be arranged by the participants themselves.

What should I bring to the Grand Finale?
The prototype, a brief presentation and the devices you need to demonstrate how your solution works.

Will there be journalists present?
Yes, the programme is open to press.

Who owns the IP on prototype we make?
Please take a look at Terms & Conditions for the intellectual property terms applicable to your mobile solution and submission.

What's the format of the demo portion of the programme?
We will give you 10 minutes to present your prototype followed by Q&A.

Will my participation be publicly showcased?
Participants acknowledge that by attending the Finale they may be photographed, videotaped and otherwise recorded and may be required to sign an affidavit and release by ICICI Bank for the use of such footage.

Can my solution be in a language other than English?
Yes, mobile solution in other Indian languages may be submitted.