3-Minute Express: Automated Gate Intelligence for Damage Container Challenge
3-Minute Express: Automated Gate Intelligence for Damage Container Challenge
How might we automate container gate inspections to detect damage, document evidence, and generate repair estimates in under 3 minutes per container?
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Everything You Need to Know: From Registration to Submission Guidelines and More
This challenge focuses on introducing an automated inspection approach to proactively measure container integrity and generate repair estimates at GWC's container depots. The goal is to transition from a manual process that takes 7-8 minutes to a continuous, 2-3 minute automated system that improves accuracy and reduces truck queues.
Key aspects of the solution include:
- Automated Damage Detection & Accuracy - Identifying structural, surface, and corrosion damage as small as 2cm with over 95% detection accuracy.
- Intelligent Repair Estimation - Automatically generating repair cost estimates aligned with IICL guidelines and specific shipping line tariffs.
- 3D Documentation & Auditability - Providing a clear 3D representation of the container with timestamped photographic evidence for a secure audit trail.
- Robust & Scalable Implementation - Ensuring hardware can withstand harsh GCC outdoor conditions (heat, dust, and sandstorms) while integrating with depot management systems.
The goal is to ensure container turnaround is efficient and accurate, ultimately reducing repair-related disputes by over 70% and enhancing overall operational productivity.
This challenge is open to SMEs and startups that can deliver solutions implementable in a relatively short timeframe (TRL 5 and above).
To register, click on the “Participate here” button at the top of the brief page. Follow the steps to create an account and complete your profile.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: March 30th, 2026 (UTC+3)
- Shortlisting Deadline: Mid-May 2026
- Evaluation Deadline: June 2026
- Awarding of Winners: August 2026
Participants are required to complete and submit a participation form. Make sure to follow the guidelines provided in the "Challenge Details" section.
Participation in this challenge is strictly on behalf of startups. Each startup is considered a single participant, and submissions should represent the organization's collective solution. While internal collaboration within the startup is encouraged, the entry must be submitted under the startup's name rather than individual team members.
Winners will receive up to 100,000 USD in QRDI funding for pilot development , access to relevant datasets (NDA required), and access to a pilot lane with parallel testing opportunities, and mentorship and support for solution development.