YOUTHIDEATHON COMPETITION STAGES

The YouthIdeathon 2024 is a multi-stage competition designed to nurture young innovators

Stage 1
Stage 1

Ideation and Submission

  • Students form teams of 3 to 5 members.
  • Brainstorm and develop innovative solutions or business ideas aligned with the chosen theme.
  • Submit their ideas through the YI online portal.
Stage 2
Stage 2

Selection of Top 1500

  • A jury of experts will evaluate all submitted entries based on creativity, innovation, and feasibility.
  • The top 1500 teams (750 Innovation and 750 Entrepreneurship) will be shortlisted for the next stage.
  • All shortlisted teams will receive certificates of participation and teachers/mentors will be recognized.
Stage 3
Stage 3

The Rs. 1000 Challenge and Knowledge Session

  • Each shortlisted team compete for Rs. 1000 Challenge to develop a prototype (Innovation Track) or a minimum viable product (MVP) (Entrepreneurship Track).
  • Top 1500 team shall be provided free online workshops on new product development, marketing, and pitching.
  • Teams will create a short video pitch showcasing their solution or product on YouTube.
Stage 4
Stage 4

Selection of Top 500

  • A jury will evaluate the video pitches and select the Top 500 teams (250 teams in Innovation track and 250 Teams in Entrepreneurship track).
  • A balanced mix of junior and senior teams will be ensured in the Top 500.
  • All Top 500 teams will receive certificates and mentors will be recognized.
Stage 5
Stage 5

The Grand Finale at IIT Delhi

  • The Top 100 teams (50 Innovation and 50 Entrepreneurship) will be invited to showcase their solutions or products at a grand finale event at IIT Delhi.
  • Teams will present their ideas to a panel of distinguished judges and industry leaders.
  • The top 3 teams in each theme for both Junior and Senior categories will be selected for the Progress based Incubation Grant of upto Rs. 100,000/-
Submit Your Idea
Submit Your Idea
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