Event Overview

Theme: Healthy Earth Healthy People

The event focuses on creative and innovative solutions with an intent to solve problems related to futuristic cities and their citizens. The problem statements are curated to achieve Sustainable Development Goals as laid out by the United Nations.

Background and Rationale: The technological advancements have led to rapid human progress.

Somewhere in that progress, sustainable development was lost, which had an adverse impact on the environment. This led to the formulation of SDGs by the United Nations. Keeping up with the same tempo, the current ideathon is an attempt to develop innovative ideas to solve problems related to these SDGs.

Objectives

• Promote the sustainable innovation ideas aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive environmental-friendly and impactful solutions.

• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration to leverage complementary expertise, generate holistic solutions, and tackle complex real-world challenges.

• Build an Al-ready talent ecosystem to prepare a new generation of innovators for the intelligent application of Al in industry and research.

• Foster innovation and develop creative and practical solutions to solve problems related to futuristic cities.

• Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills among participants by challenging them with real-world urban issues.

• Strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants to foster teamwork, exchange of ideas, and problem-solving.

• Raise awareness of urban and environmental challenges and the impact of innovative solutions on citizens' quality of life

  Prizes

  • Cash Prize: 7 25,000/-

  • Trophies for Winners

  • Certificates for all the Participants

  Who Can Participate?

  • Students from various STEM backgrounds can participate.

  • However, the event is more aligned with Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Material Science, Architecture, and Planning & Design

  Mode of Event

  ・Offline

  
  

  	Day 2 || Date: 21st Feb 2026
  	Round 2: Panel Discussion (Shortlisted Participants Only)
  10:05 AM	C1 Seminar Hall: Introduction of Expert Panel by Dr. Urvashi Garg (Head, Engineering Foundation 1).
  10:10 AM	C1 Seminar Hall: Welcome Address by Dr. Vikas Wasson (Director, Engineering Foundations).
  10:15 AM	C1 Seminar Hall: Beginning of Panel Discussion.
  10:15 AM	C1 Seminar Hall: Thank You Address by Dr. Gyanendra Singh (AD and Head, Engineering Foundation 3).
  	Round 3: Innovation Realization Round (Shortlisted Participants Only)
  11:20 AM	Round 3 Presentation Venue: Block C1
  3:00 PM	Result Compilation by Judges
  3:15 PM	Result declaration by Hon'ble Director
  3:20 PM	Vote of Thanks: Vote of Thanks and Closing Statements by Dr. Urvashi Garg

  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  • Opportunity to interact with industry experts from IBM and gain insights into industry trends and obtain valuable feedback on your ideas and projects. |

  • Opportunity to showcase your talent and problem-solving skills, highlighting creativity and analytical thinking in a competitive and professional environment.

  • Support for publication and patent, helping to protect intellectual property and enhance academic and professional recognition.

  • Exploration of technological advancements to create sustainable, efficient, and citizen-centric solutions.

  • Networking opportunities with industry experts fostering meaningful professional connections.

  Qualifying Rounds & Selection

  Round 1: Innovation Pitch

  Round 2: Panel Discussion (By Industry Experts from IBM and IEEE)

  Round 3: Innovation Realization Round

  Schedule & Timeline

  Timing	Sequence of Events
  	Day 1 || Date: 20th Feb 2026
  9:30 AM	Central Registration: For external participants.
  10:00 AM	Event Registration: For all internal as well as external participants. Venue: Room No. 303 Block C1
  	General Waiting Rooms: Wait in the general waiting rooms for the allotment of a category-specific waiting area. Venue: Room 305, Block C1
  	Round 1: Innovation Pitch (For All the Participants)
  10:30 AM	Round 1 presentation for Category 1: Teams will be called one by one from the waiting area to the presentation room to deliver their ideas to the judges. Venue: Block C1