Magnus Ideathon

The Magnus Ideathon is an idea-generation and presentation competition where participants propose innovative and feasible solutions within selected thematic domains. The event focuses on problem identification, solution design, and clear articulation of ideas, without requiring any prototype or code implementation. Ideas are evaluated across two rounds to ensure originality, relevance, innovation, and feasibility. Winner and Runner will receive monetary incentives. Event Details: Team Size: 1–2 members Cross-Department Teams: Allowed Ideas per Team: One Ideathon Domains: Participants must select one domain from the following: AI & Machine Learning: AI for real-world problem solving Intelligent automation Predictive and decision-support systems Ethical and responsible AI Healthcare & Well-Being: Digital health platforms Mental health solutions Remote monitoring and diagnostics Assistive technologies FinTech & Digital Economy: Financial inclusion Secure digital transactions Fraud detection and risk analysis Smart budgeting and finance tools IoT, Robotics & Hardware: Smart devices and sensors Healthcare IoT Automation systems Assistive and embedded solutions Social Impact & Governance: Transparency in government systems Women and child safety Accessibility and inclusion Community problem-solving tools Round 1: Template Submission Submission Rules: Only the official template must be used No prototype or code is required Ideas must be original Use of AI tools is allowed, but copying ideas is strictly prohibited Mandatory Template Sections: Team Details Selected Domain Problem Statement Proposed Solution Target Users Technology / Tools (if any) Innovation / Uniqueness Feasibility and Expected Impact Market Research Round 2: Idea Presentation Presentation Rules: Time limit: 3–5 minutes Q&A duration: 2 minutes Slides are optional (maximum 9 slides) No live demo is required Evaluation Criteria: Problem relevance Innovation and creativity Technical soundness Practical feasibility Presentation and clarity Rules & Regulations: Teams may consist of 1–2 members only. Cross-department teams are allowed. Each team may submit only one idea. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Late submissions will not be accepted. Any mismatch between Round 1 submission and Round 2 presentation may lead to penalties. The judges’ decision is final and binding.