Ideathon

About the Event Turn your technology idea into a viable business model at this Ideathon. Participants can propose hardware or software solutions that address real-world problems and demonstrate innovation, feasibility, and business potential. Teams must clearly explain the problem they aim to solve, their proposed solution, target users, unique value proposition, feasibility, and potential impact. The initial round will follow a closed-room pitching format to maintain the confidentiality of every team's ideas. Each team will have approximately 7 minutes to present its idea, followed by 3 minutes of questions from the judges. The top 25% of teams from the initial round will qualify for the final round. Guidelines Eligibility: Open to students from any college. Idea Categories: Both hardware and software-based technology solutions are welcome. Team Formation: Participation will follow the team formation guidelines specified by the organizers. Business Model: Teams should present a clear business model covering the problem, proposed solution, target users, value proposition, feasibility, and potential impact. Pitch Format: Each team will receive approximately 7 minutes for its pitch, followed by 3 minutes for questions from the judges. Initial Round: Pitches will take place in a closed-room setting to protect the confidentiality of participants' ideas. Finalist Selection: The top 25% of teams from the initial round will advance to the final round. Communication: Team numbers, call-up notifications, event updates, and the finalist list will be communicated through the official Ideathon portal. Rules Pitch Duration: Each team must complete its presentation within approximately 7 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of questions from the judges. Timings may be adjusted slightly by the organizers. Qualification: Only the top 25% of teams from the initial round will qualify for the final round. Confidentiality: The initial round will be conducted privately to protect participants' ideas. Teams and attendees are expected to respect the confidentiality of all pitches. Judging Criteria: Teams will be evaluated according to the official judging criteria shared by the organizers through the Ideathon portal. Ideathon Portal: Participants must refer to the official portal for their team or token numbers, call-up notifications, announcements, updates, and finalist results. Originality: Teams should present their own ideas and accurately represent their proposed solution, business model, and feasibility. Professional Conduct: Participants must maintain respectful conduct throughout the event and follow the instructions provided by the organizers and judges. Final Decisions: The organizers' decisions regarding judging, qualification, and event procedures will be final. Individual marks will not be published. Additional Rules: The updated judging criteria and complete event rules will be shared through the official Ideathon portal and must be followed by all participants.