Innovation challenge

National Ideathon

Innovate. Collaborate. Create. Shape the Future.

Students and innovators brainstorming during a national ideathon

Innovation challenge

Innovate. Collaborate. Create. Shape the Future.

The National Ideathon serves as a platform for students, researchers, professionals, and innovators to propose creative solutions to real-world challenges. Participants present ideas across themes including sustainability, healthcare, AI, education, smart cities, and social impact. Outstanding ideas receive mentorship, recognition, and opportunities for further development.

Themes

  • Sustainability & Environment
  • Healthcare & Well-being
  • AI & Technology Innovations
  • Education & Learning
  • Smart Cities
  • Social Impact & Inclusivity

Year wise editions

National Ideathon timeline

2025

Ideathon 2025

To promote startup and entrepreneurship activities among students worldwide, IDEATHON-2025 was organised in collaboration with School of Open Learning, University of Delhi; Institute of Engineering & Technology, a constituent institute of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow; Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi; and University of Calabria, Italy.

A total of 68 registrations were received across five themes related to Sustainability, Healthcare, AI, Education, Smart Cities and Social Impact. A total of 10 teams were shortlisted for the final round of presentation on 28th March 2025.

Recognitions

  • 1st Prize: VanguardSense (Sri Venkateswara College, DU)
  • 2nd Prize: Mitochondrians (Bennett University)
  • 3rd Prize: CodersBase (IIIT Sonepat)