DST - TECHNOLOGY ENABLING CENTRE

IDEATHON
The Technology Enabling Centre (TEC)
is organizing an Ideathon focused on
generating innovative ideas in the fields of Energy,
Health, and Water. Participants will have the
opportunity to develop concepts that can ultimately
be transformed into prototypes meeting industry
standards, with the potential for commercialization.
This event aims to foster creativity, encourage
problem-solving, and bridge the gap between
research and market-ready solutions.

KEY FOCUS AREA : ENERGY, HEALTH AND WATER

CASH PRIZE APPLY HERE STAGES TO APPLY

1st Prize : Rs. 20,000/- 1 Stage : Submit your idea

2nd Prize : Rs. 15,000/- 2 Stage : Top 10 ideas will

ELIGIBILITY
3rd Prize : Rs. 10,000/- be selected in each track
Students, Researchers, 3 Stage: Pitching of
Innovators, Faculties,
selected ideas physically
Scientists, Startups can
apply individually or in a in PDEU Campus
team.

IMPORTANT DATES
Proposal submission opens: 25th November, 2024 Registration
Last date for submission: 10th January, 2025
fees:
List of shortlisted applicants will be displayed on website
tentatively on 15th January, 2025
Rs. 1000/-
Presentation of shortlisted idea: 22 January, 2025
Result will be displayed on 22 January, 2025

Contact us : [email protected]
THE CHALLENGE: DST-TECHNOLOGY ENABLING CENTRE (TEC), GANDHINAGAR ANNOUNCES
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IDEATHON 2025. A PLATFORM TO ENCOURAGE THE YOUTH IN RESEARCH
AND ENGINEERING BACKGROUND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BENEFIT OF COMMUNITY
IN GUJARAT STATE. THE INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS IN ONLINE MODE.
THE SCOPE OF IDEAS: AN IDEA/ INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING TO SOLVE THE EVERYDAY
PROBLEMS OF INDUSTRIES IN GUJARAT STATE. THEMES FOR INNOVATIONS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE
TRACKS:

Track 1: Energy Track 2: Health Track 3: Water

Renewable energy Desalination & water Health care

Energy storage and treatment technologies
devices Waste water Health care testing
Low energy devices treatment & monitoring
Efficient energy Water pollution Pharmaceuticals,
solutions Phytoremediation herbals &
Energy & Water quality nutraceuticals
environment testing & monitoring Health &
Sustainable energy environment

THE PROPOSED INNOVATIONS MUST HAVE A NEED IN MARKET OR FULFIL A WIDER SOCIETAL NEED.
THIS IDEATHON IS NOT FOR BASIC RESEARCH
THE AWARD:
ATTRACTIVE CASH PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN TO TOP THREE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, INNOVATORS, STUDENT STARTUPS CAN APPLY AS INDIVIDUALS , TEAM OF
INDIVIDUALS.
THE IDEATHON IS OPEN TO RESIDENT OF INDIA. APPLICANT MUST BE FROM SCIENCE STREAM. UG /
PG / PHD STUDENTS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
TEC WILL LAUNCH THE PROGRAM ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2024 ON THE WEBSITE:
[email protected]
THE CALL FOR PROPOSAL WILL CLOSE ON 10TH JANUARY, 2025 AT 11:59 PM.
THE APPLICANTS NEEDS TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT AND SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED IN ONLINE MODE ONLY.
REGISTRATION: THE APPLICANTS SHOULD REGISTER THEMSELVES THROUGH THE LINK PROVIDED AS
BELOW AND THEN SUBMIT THE PROPOSAL IN GIVEN FORMAT (REFER ANNEXURE I ) ON OR BEFORE
10TH JANUARY, 2025
REGISTRATION FEE: RS. 1000/- PER APPLICATION. REGISTRATION FEE SHOULD BE PAID IN ONLINE
MODE ONLY.
Registration link :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerP9zcgQwbDfk3I8imx46gIn_KzkQNrIlSYg-
jsR75tMThCg/viewform?usp=sf_link
 APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DETAILS IN THEIR REGISTRATION FORM AS WELL
AS IN PROPOSAL TO ALLOW FOR AN INFORMED AND FAIR EVALUATION.
PROPOSAL ONCE SUBMITTED IS FINAL. NO CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED THEREAFTER. PROVIDING
INCORRECT INFORMATION WILL LEAD TO OUTRIGHT REJECTION OF PROPOSALS.
SELECTION PROCESS:
THE PROPOSALS WILL BE SHORTLISTED BY AN EXPERT COMMITTEE COMPRISING OF EXPERTS FROM
BUSINESS, ACADEMIA, AND REGULATORY BACKGROUNDS. THE EVALUATION PARAMETERS ARE;

TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
NOVELTY
COMMERCIALIZATION POTENTIAL
SOCIETAL IMPACT
BUSINESS PLAN
TEAM
PROVIDE THE REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT DETAILS VIZ. BANK ACCOUNT NO, TRANSACTION
ID, DATE OF PAYMENT ETC.
TOP TEN SHORTLISTED IDEAS IN EACH TRACK WILL BE INVITED FOR PRESENTATION.
BASED ON THE REPORTS BY THE JURY THE FIRST THREE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST WILL BE
SELECTED FOR CASH PRIZE.

IMPORTANT DATES
Proposal submission opens: 25th November, 2024
Last date for submission: 10th January, 2025
List of shortlisted applicants will be displayed on website: 15th January, 2025
Presentation of shortlisted idea: 22 January, 2025
Result will be displayed on 22 January, 2025

GENERAL GUIDELINES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES COMING FOR THE PITCH EVENT (TO BE HELD ON 22 JANUARY,
2025) MUST PREPARE A 10 SLIDE PPT (MICROSOFT POWER POINT PRESENTATION ONLY).
FORMAT OF PRESENTATION WILL BE CONVEYED TO SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS. EACH
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATE/TEAM WILL BE GIVEN 10 MINUTES TO PRESENT THEIR IDEA
FOLLOWED A 2 MINUTE Q&A SESSION WHERE IT WILL BE QUERIED BY THE EXPERT PANEL.
THE DECISION OF PANEL OF EXPERTS WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING WITH REGARD TO
SELECTION ON ALL STAGES.
BY MAKING A SUBMISSION IN THE CONTEST, ALL PARTICIPANTS WARRANT AND REPRESENT
THAT TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE, THEIR SUBMISSION IS ORIGINAL AND DOES NOT
VIOLATE OR MISAPPROPRIATE ANY THIRD PARTY TRADE SECRET, “KNOW-HOW,” COPYRIGHT,
PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. PARTICIPANTS ALSO WARRANT AND
REPRESENT THAT THERE ARE NO OBLIGATIONS OF ANY NATURE, LEGAL OR OTHERWISE,
WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, OR INTERFERE WITH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE
CONTEST OR SUBMISSION OF THEIR DESIGN REPORT, AND AGREE TO OBTAIN ANY
NECESSARY CLEARANCES, AUTHORIZATIONS AND/OR APPROVALS PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION.
 THE PARTICIPANTS AGREE THAT TEC WILL SHARE INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE
PARTICIPANTS AS TO PANEL EXPERTS, REVIEWERS ETC. (ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY
NOT WANT TO SHARE PUBLICLY SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED).
TEC DOES NOT CLAIM OWNERSHIP OVER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT (IPR) FOR THE
INNOVATION THAT IS SENT TO US BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THE IPR SHALL REMAIN
WITH THE APPLICANT AT ALL TIMES.
TEC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PUBLISH THE GRANTEES INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO

TITLE OF THE PROJECT

BRIEF SUMMARY
DELIVERABLES
PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR
TEAM ETC

CORRESPONDENCE:
ANY CORRESPONDENCE WITH PARTICIPANT WILL BE DONE THROUGH AN EMAIL PROVIDED
BY THE PARTICIPANT AT TIME OF FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM. ORGANIZERS ARE NOT
LIABLE IN CASE OF EMAIL DELIVERY FAILURES.
FOR ANY QUERIES, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT: [email protected]

ANNEXURE I
FORMAT OF PROPOSAL:

TITLE OF THE PROPOSAL

RELEVANT AREA : (SELECT FROM THEMES PROVIDED IN TRACK 1,2 & 3)
APPLICATION TYPE : (INDIVIDUAL/TEAM OF INDIVIDUALS)
PRIMARY APPLICANT /TEAM LEADER’S NAME
INSTITUTE/ORGANIZATION NAME
TEAM MEMBERS, IF APPLICABLE (GIVE DETAILS)
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE PRIMARY APPLICANT /TEAM LEADER
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
OPPORTUNITY
MARKET ENTRY STRATEGY
PROPOSED END OUTCOME

CONTACT PERSON
PROF. (DR.) ANIRBID SIRCAR
DIRECTOR SOET AND PI - DST TEC
PANDIT DEENDAYAL ENERGY UNIVERSITY
EMAIL: [email protected]