“Ideation isn’t just about ideas—it’s about actionable innovation with purpose, speed, and community impact.”
The Ideathon & Pitchfest (I&P Track), an initiative by the IEEE Returning Mothers Conference (IEEE RMC) in collaboration with the iExplore Foundation, is more than just a competition—it is a dynamic ecosystem where innovators, professionals, homemakers, and students come together to co-create the future.
Whether you’re rekindling a career, nurturing an idea, or seeking a platform for social innovation, this track offers participants a guided journey from concept to execution. Through expert mentoring and targeted pitch opportunities, ideas are shaped into impactful, scalable, and sustainable ventures
Provide a unified platform for collecting diverse and impactful ideas
Connect idea owners with technical mentors, domain experts, and business coaches
Enable skill-building in project planning, business modeling, and fundraising
Facilitate mentoring tailored to individual and project-specific needs
Offer a platform to pitch ideas to potential investors and partners
Individuals passionate about creating solutions for societal impact
STEAM graduates aiming to translate academic knowledge into practical applications
Innovators and students from both technical and non-technical backgrounds
Professionals and mothers returning to the workforce after a career break
Anyone committed to turning innovative ideas into viable ventures
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.
VNR VJIET, Hydrabad
08- 09 November 2025
You’ll receive email updates at key stages:
Submission Received – We got your abstract.
Under Review – Evaluation by domain experts/juries.
Accepted – You advance to Ideathon & Pitchfest activities (next steps shared).
Not Selected – Thank you; continue innovating! (Feedback may be shared when available.)
Enabling individuals, especially women, to return to careers with confidence through tech
Using responsible AI to solve real-world social, health, or accessibility challenges
Innovations to support child care, elder care, and caregiving ecosystems
Ensuring safe, inclusive digital participation for all, especially women and caregivers
Sustainable innovations addressing industrial waste, mining impact, water pollution, and community-led environmental conservation
Empowering local businesses and women-led startups with smart solutions
Promoting physical and mental well-being through technology and accessibility
Reimagining education and upskilling for hybrid, inclusive learning
Solutions that support women’s career comeback, confidence, and financial independence
Bold, cross-cutting ideas beyond traditional themes that solve real-world problems
