IdeaForge

IdeaForge is an innovation challenge designed to encourage participants to identify real-world societal or technical problems and develop innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to think creatively, apply their technical knowledge, and transform ideas into meaningful solutions.

The topic will be announced on the spot, challenging participants to understand the problem, brainstorm ideas, and develop a feasible solution within the given time. Participants will present their proposed solution through a PowerPoint presentation covering the problem, proposed solution, technical aspects, feasibility, implementation, benefits, potential impact, and future scope. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation, technical feasibility, practicality, social impact, sustainability, and presentation skills.

1st Prize - ₹ 2000 2nd Prize - ₹ 1000

General Rules & Regulations

1. Team Formation: A maximum of 3 members is allowed per team. Individual participation is also permitted.
2. Topic Announcement: The topic/problem statement will be announced on the spot. Participants must develop an innovative solution based on the given topic within the allotted time.
3. Ideation & Preparation: Participants will be provided with a specific time limit for ideation and solution development. The PowerPoint presentation must contain a minimum of 10 slides.
4. Use of Mobile Phones & Internet: Mobile phones and internet access are strictly prohibited during the ideation, preparation, and presentation period. Participants must develop their solutions using their own knowledge, creativity, and skills.
5. Laptop Requirement: Participants must bring their own laptop for preparing and presenting the PowerPoint. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their laptop is sufficiently charged and ready for use.
6. Presentation: Each team/individual participant will be given 10 minutes to present their PowerPoint presentation. The presentation must be completed within the allotted time.
7. Judging Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on: . Innovation . Technical Feasibility . Practicality . Social Impact . Sustainability . Presentation Skills
8. Originality: Participants must present their own ideas and solutions. Plagiarism, copying, or presenting another participant's idea as their own may result in disqualification.
9. Team Participation: All registered team members are expected to contribute to the development and presentation of the solution.
10. Time Management: Participants must strictly adhere to the allotted ideation, preparation, and presentation time. No additional time will be provided.
11. Disqualification: Violation of the event rules, including unauthorized use of mobile phones or internet access, plagiarism, misconduct, or any attempt to gain an unfair advantage, may result in immediate disqualification.
12. Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain professional and respectful conduct throughout the event. Any misconduct or disrespect towards judges, organizers, volunteers, or fellow participants will not be tolerated.
13. Judges' Decision: The winners will be selected by the judging panel. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
14. Registration Fee: The registration fee is ₹100 per team/individual participant.
15. Organizer's Authority: The organizers reserve the right to modify the event schedule, rules, or procedures if necessary. Any changes will be communicated to the participants.
16. Acceptance of Rules: Participation in IdeaForge implies that the participant/team has read, understood, and agreed to abide by all the rules and regulations of the event.