3rd Edition of INNOVERSE Ideathon for the AISECT Group of Universities (India)

Deadline: 23-Sep-2026

The 3rd Edition of INNOVERSE Ideathon provides undergraduate and postgraduate students from the AISECT Group of Universities (AGU) with a platform to showcase creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking while developing ideas that can create real-world impact. The flagship Ideathon encourages students to identify existing challenges, develop original ideas, and transform promising concepts into practical and viable solutions. Participants can compete for a cash prize of ₹10,000 and gain access to incubation support to help develop their ideas further.

About INNOVERSE Ideathon

INNOVERSE is the flagship Ideathon of the AISECT Group of Universities and is now entering its third edition. The programme is designed to identify and encourage the innovative potential of undergraduate and postgraduate students across the university group. Rather than focusing only on theoretical ideas, the Ideathon encourages participants to develop concepts that can eventually become practical solutions with real-world and societal impact.

Objectives of the Ideathon

The INNOVERSE Ideathon aims to:

- Inspire creativity among students. - Strengthen problem-solving abilities. - Promote innovative thinking. - Encourage original ideas. - Address existing challenges through new solutions. - Support the practical implementation of promising concepts. - Help students transform ideas into viable solutions. - Create opportunities for societal impact. What Types of Ideas Are Encouraged? The Ideathon prioritizes ideas that demonstrate originality, practical potential, and societal benefit. Participants should consider challenges that currently exist and develop innovative approaches to addressing them.

A strong idea should demonstrate:

- Original thinking. - A clearly identified problem or challenge. - A practical solution. - Potential for implementation. - Meaningful real-world impact. - Potential social benefit. From Idea to Viable Solution One of the key features of INNOVERSE is its focus on helping students move beyond the initial concept stage. The programme provides a pathway for promising ideas to develop into more tangible and viable solutions. Participants can use the available resources and guidance to refine their proposals, strengthen their ideas, and consider how their concepts could be practically implemented. Cash Prize of ₹10,000 Participants have the opportunity to win a cash prize of ₹10,000, approximately equivalent to $100 USD. The cash prize provides recognition and financial support for students whose innovative ideas stand out in the Ideathon. Incubation Support In addition to the cash prize, participants can gain access to incubation support. This support is designed to help students transform promising ideas into viable solutions. Incubation can provide an important pathway for students who want to take their concepts beyond the Ideathon and continue developing them toward practical implementation. Who Can Participate? The INNOVERSE Ideathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in the AISECT Group of Universities. Students from any year of study can participate. The programme is also open across all disciplines, allowing students from different academic backgrounds to bring diverse perspectives and ideas to the competition. Team Requirements Applications must be submitted by teams. Each team must include 2 to 4 members. Students interested in participating should therefore form a team that meets the required team-size criteria before submitting their application.

Eligibility at a Glance

To participate, students must:

- Be enrolled in the AISECT Group of Universities. - Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student. - Be enrolled in any year of study. - Belong to any academic discipline. - Participate as part of a team. - Have a team consisting of 2 to 4 members. Why Students Should Participate INNOVERSE provides students with an opportunity to turn their creativity into practical innovation.

Participation can help students

- Showcase their innovative thinking. - Develop problem-solving skills. - Work collaboratively with other students. - Refine an original idea. - Explore practical implementation. - Receive incubation support. - Compete for a ₹10,000 cash prize. - Work toward creating solutions with societal impact. Preparing an Innovative Idea Teams should begin by identifying a real challenge that requires an effective solution. A well-prepared idea should clearly communicate: - What problem is being addressed. - Why the problem matters. - What the proposed solution is. - What makes the idea original. - How the solution could be implemented. - Who could benefit from the solution. - What potential societal impact it could create. Keeping the idea practical and clearly connected to an existing challenge can help demonstrate its potential. Developing a Strong Team Since applications must be submitted by teams of 2 to 4 members, participants should consider forming a team with complementary skills. For example, team members may contribute different strengths in research, technology, design, communication, business thinking, or problem-solving. A collaborative approach can help teams develop more complete and practical solutions. Application Deadline Applications for the 3rd Edition of INNOVERSE Ideathon are currently open. The application deadline is September 23, 2026. Interested teams should prepare their innovative ideas and submit their applications through the designated application portal before the deadline. How to Prepare Before Applying Teams should complete the following preparation steps: - Confirm that all team members meet the student eligibility requirements. - Form a team of 2 to 4 members. - Identify a meaningful existing challenge. - Develop an original solution. - Consider how the idea could be practically implemented. - Explain the potential societal benefit. - Refine the proposal using clear and concise information. - Sub