College Youth Ideathon
Participation in Youth Ideathon College edition is completely free
Youth Ideathon encourages our youth to dream big and gives their dreams wings.
ThinkStartup and the Management Entrepreneurship Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) are launching the COLLEGE YOUTH IDEATHON to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among college students, driving India’s economic growth and social progress. This initiative shifts focus from traditional academics to developing a “job-creator’s mindset” by encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and proactive thinking. As India’s premier innovation competition for youth, the multi-stage format guides students through ideation, prototyping, and pitching their solutions to experts, empowering them to transform academic knowledge into real-world ventures.
College Youth Ideathon event schedule
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WHO IS IT FOR?
The College Youth Ideathon has three stakeholders – College Students, Teachers and Universities and Colleges.
It is OPEN for registration for following categories:
- College students from any university or autonomous institution operating in India
- Teachers and Mentors of College Students
- Colleges / Universities or autonomous institution
STUDENTS
College Youth Ideathon open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities, colleges, and technical institutions across India. However, students have to participate in teams of 2 to 5 members.
TEACHERS / MENTORS
College Youth Ideathon is also open to all college teachers mentors. A teacher must have a student team who she/he is mentoring. YI24 shall special rewards for Teachers of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE YOUTH IDEATHON THEMES
The College Youth Ideathon shall focus on innovative ideas and entrepreneurship around five key themes, as below:
Empowering India through Technology
Innovations in AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics, and quantum computing. Technology solutions addressing industrial and societal needs.
Sustainability and Social Impact:
Addressing challenges in renewable energy, water management, waste reduction, and poverty alleviation.
Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship:
Ideas promoting India’s rich cultural heritage and creative industries.
Agritech and Food Security:
Innovations to improve farming practices and ensure sustainable food systems. Leveraging technology to address challenges in agriculture supply chains
Affordable Healthcare:
Solutions increasing accessibility and efficiency in the medical field. Ideas addressing medicine, diagnostic tools, and cost-effective treatments.