COMPETITION STAGES

COLLEGE YOUTH IDEATHON - COMPETITION FORMAT

Stage 1
Stage 1

Ideation and Submission

•Students can participate individually or form teams of up to 5 members.
• Brainstorm and develop innovative solutions or business ideas aligned with the chosen theme.
• Submit their ideas through the YI online portal.
• Time given: 4 weeks.
• Result publication: Within 2 days after the closure of the Idea Portal.
Stage 2
Stage 2

Selection of Top 1000

• A jury of experts will evaluate all submitted entries based on
creativity, innovation, and feasibility.
• The top 1000 teams (500 Innovation and 500 Entrepreneurship) will be shortlisted for the next stage.
• All shortlisted teams will receive certificates of participation and
teachers/mentors will be recognized.
• Top 1000 teams prepare and submit a short video pitch showcasing their idea.
• Time given: 3 - 5 days.
Stage 3
Stage 3

Selection of Top 100 Teams to Build MVP and Sell

• Top 100 teams receive a prototyping grant of up to Rs. 2,000
• Selected teams (Top 100) access ThinkStartup's Pre-Incubation Program and receive soft awards from YI partners and sponsors.
• Teams develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and create an MVP video.
• Time given: 1 week for MVP development and video.
• Additional 2 weeks to build and sell at The Youth Company platform.
Stage 4
Stage 4

Selection of Top 100 for Final Showcase

• Top 100 teams invited for Final Showcase at IIT Delhi
• Chance to raise investment
• Teams refine and prepare their projects for the final showcase.
• Time given: 1 week.
Stage 5
Stage 5

The Grand Finale at IIT Delhi

• The Top 100 teams 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
• The Top 2 teams in each theme will be selected for the Progress based Incubation Grant of upto Rs. 100,000/-
Submit Your Idea
Submit Your Idea