Ideathon & Pitchfest

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“Ideations not only foster innovation but do so rapidly and precisely, aligning with current business needs. They provide remarkable flexibility.”

The “Ideathon & Pitchfest” (I & P), launched by the IEEE RMC, serves as a collaborative hub for experts, mentors, investors, and idea owners. The I & P encourages creative thinkers to showcase their innovative ideas. This platform offers participants practical experience and mentoring to transform their ideas into commercially viable products or services.

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Objectives

Offer a unified platform for gathering a variety of ideas from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Link these ideas with valuable resources, including experts, technical knowledge, and business acumen, to brainstorm and enhance their market readiness.

Equip idea owners with essential skills such as technical expertise, project planning, business modeling, accounting, finance, and fundraising.

Deliver expert-led sessions tailored to specific needs, providing hands-on mentoring support.

Present these ideas to potential investors for pitching opportunities.

Who can apply?

Individuals aim to develop their creative abilities to devise innovative solutions for societal issues.

STEAM graduates looking to secure employment by leveraging their ideas and concepts.

Those wishing to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a new venture.

Professionals return to the workforce after a career break for various personal reasons.

People intending to transform their ideas into successful businesses.

Rules & Regulations for the Participants

  • Maintaining content originality is important.
  • Proposed concepts and ideas must be original and free of gender prejudice.
  • Any age group is welcome to participate. 

Note: 
Ensure that you get the template from this portal for the Ideathon and Pitchfest, fill it up with your ideas, and submit it here.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞

📍 India Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
 
🗓️ 15 - 16 November 2024
 
Submit your ideas by July 15, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

TOPICS

Cities and Environment:

  • Sustainable Urban Planning
  • Green Infrastructure,
  • Community Engagement
  • Climate Resilience Strategies
  • Technology Integration and Education & Outreach

Climate and Energy

  • Renewable Energy Deployment
  • Energy Efficiency Measures
  • Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading
  • Reforestation and Afforestation
  • Climate Adaptation Strategies
  • Research and Innovation

Conservation and Restoration

  • Protected Areas Establishment
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Sustainable Land Management
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Invasive Species Control

Food Systems

  • Sustainable Agriculture Practices
  • Diversification of Crops and Livestock
  • Local Food Systems Development
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Food Security and Nutrition Programs

Water Saving

  • Efficient Irrigation Techniques
  • Water-Efficient Landscaping
  • Leak Detection and Repair
  • Water-Efficient Practices

Health and Well-being

  • Physical Activity
  • Stress Management,
  • Social Connections
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Mind-Body Practices
  • Positive Thinking
  • Life Balance

Sustainable Agriculture

  • Crop Rotation
  • Agroforestry
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Organic Farming
  • Precision Agriculture.

Open Innovation

  • Crowdsourcing
  • Hackathons and Innovation Challenges
  • Open Collaboration
  • All ideas

Future of Innovation

  • Semiconductors

Structure

Phase 1

Idea Submission

Phase 2

Mentoring Phase:

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟
𝟏. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 &
𝟐. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥

Phase 3

Final Pitchfest

Please select the type of registration you prefer: INR (Indian Rupee) or USD (United States Dollar)?