📌About the Event

SPSU IDEATHON 2026 is a national-level inter-college innovation challenge organised by Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, in collaboration with L&T EduTech. Undergraduate and postgraduate students will work in teams to develop technology-driven and sustainable solutions for real-world industrial and societal problems. The three-round competition progresses from idea-poster screening to a jury presentation and a final prototype demonstration.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Mode of conduct:
  • Round 1: Online poster screening
  • Round 2: Hybrid idea presentation and jury interaction
  • Round 3: On-campus prototype demonstration at SPSU
• Team size: 2–5 members
• Presentation format: PowerPoint presentation, prototype or proof of concept, and jury interaction
• Industry partner: L&T EduTech
• Competition domains:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
  • Internet of Things and Smart Systems
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation
  • Agriculture and Rural Innovation
  • Open Innovation

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration opens: August 7, 2026
• Shortlisted teams announced: August 26, 2026
• Round 2 hybrid presentation: September 3, 2026
• Finalists announced: September 7, 2026
• Prize distribution ceremony: September 18, 2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised institutions.
• Each team must have between two and five members.
• Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
• Every team must nominate one team leader for official communication.
• Teams must register online, provide participant details, upload the project abstract in the prescribed format and pay the registration fee.
• Round 1 requires an idea poster using the official IDEATHON 2026 template.
• The poster must cover the problem, proposed solution, novelty, technology or methodology, expected outcomes, impact, feasibility and scalability.
• Round 2 consists of an idea presentation followed by a jury question-and-answer session.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Total prize pool: ₹1,00,000
• Winner: Cash prize, trophy and certificate
• First runner-up: Cash prize, trophy and certificate
• Second runner-up: Cash prize, trophy and certificate
• Special recognition for:
  • Best Innovative Idea
  • Best Social Impact Solution
• Participation certificates for all participants
• Interaction and mentorship opportunities with L&T EduTech experts
• Free accommodation for shortlisted outstation participants, subject to prior registration and availability
• Access to SPSU’s Wi-Fi-enabled campus and presentation facilities