About this hackathon
Event Details
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Naidu Hall, I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida
Registration Fee: ₹300 per team
Prize Pool: ₹15,000 (₹7,000 / ₹5,000 / ₹3,000) + Free Incubation
Team Size: 2 participants per team
Coordinator: Miss. Anushka Tyagi
Event Description
Junior Ideathon is an opportunity for school students to identify pressing problems around them and develop innovative solutions with clear implementation planning. Participants present their ideas using a PPT/PDF pitch deck and explain the problem, proposed solution, feasibility, impact, and scalability before the jury.
Guidelines
Participants must report to the venue on time
Carry a valid School ID Card for verification
The presentation must be submitted in PPT/PDF format 10–15 minutes before the event begins
Each team gets 5 minutes for the presentation, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A
Judging Criteria
Criteria
Weightage
Problem Identification
15%
Innovation
25%
Feasibility
20%
Impact
20%
Presentation
10%
Scalability
10%
Disqualification
The following will result in disqualification:
Misconduct
Cheating or plagiarism
External assistance
Misrepresentation of participant identity
Any violation of the general event rules
The final decision rests with the jury and organizing committee.
Opportunities for Winners:
Incubation Support — Up to ₹90,000Get incubation support worth up to ₹90,000 for 18 months to develop and scale your innovative idea.
Get Truscholar credits -- Up to ₹14.2+ Lakhs
Expert MentorshipReceive guidance from industry experts and experienced mentors to refine your idea, strategy, and business model.
Product Development SupportGet hands-on support to build, test, and refine your product and turn your idea into a market-ready solution.