Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000
Outstanding ideas will be recognized and rewarded with exciting cash prizes and certificates.
| Award Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate |
| First Runner-up | Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate |
| Second Runner-up | Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate |
| Best Innovative Idea | Certificate |
| Best Social Impact Solution | Certificate |
| Participation | Certificate for all participant |
- The detailed prize distribution among the winners will be announced during the event.
Competition Format
Idea Sprint 2026 will be conducted in three progressive rounds, enabling participants to refine their ideas and demonstrate their innovation from concept to prototype.
Round 1: Idea Poster Submission (Screening Round)
All registered teams must submit their idea in the prescribed Idea Sprint 2026 Poster Template. The poster should clearly present:
- Problem Statement
- Proposed Solution
- Novelty
- Technology Stack/Methodology
- Expected Outcomes
- Impact on Society/Industry
- Feasibility and Scalability
The posters will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on innovation, relevance, clarity, feasibility, and potential impact.
Outcome: Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in the presentation round at SPSU.
Round 2: Idea Presentation (Presentation Round)
Shortlisted teams will present their ideas before an expert jury comprising academicians and industry professionals.
Each team will be allotted a fixed presentation time followed by a question-and-answer session.
The presentation should include:
- Problem Identification
- Proposed Solution
- Technical Approach
- Innovation
- Implementation Strategy
- Expected Impact
- Future Scope
Round 3: Prototype Demonstration (Grand Finale)
Teams selected from Round 2 will develop and present a working prototype, proof of concept (PoC), simulation, software application, hardware model, or functional demonstration of their proposed solution on the following day.
The final evaluation will focus on:- Prototype functionality
- Technical implementation
- Innovation and originality
- Practical feasibility
- Scalability
- User experience
- Overall presentation and demonstration