IndustrySolve Idea-Thon & Product-a-Thon 2026

What is This Event?IndustrySolve 2025 is a Two-phase Innovation Competition where you'll solve actual problems that real companies face every day.Phase 1: Come up with Brilliant Ideas during our Idea-Thon (One Full-Day Event).Problem statements will be live soon!Phase 2: Build your Idea into a Working Product during our Product-a-Thon (one-month development with Mentorship & Support).Think of it like this: we give you Real Problems that Companies need solved. You propose Solutions. Then you actually build those Solutions and compete for Cash Prizes and Funding Opportunities!Why Should You Join?Real Industry Problems: Work on challenges inspired by actual industrial needs.Build Real Products: Move beyond ideas and create functional prototypes.Expert Evaluation: Pitch and demonstrate your solution in front of an expert jury.Hands-on Experience: Gain practical experience in ideation, prototyping, testing, and deployment.Prototype Support: Finalist teams receive financial support for hardware, cloud credits, and other prototype-related expenses.Build Your Portfolio: Create something tangible that you can showcase to future employers, mentors, and collaborators.Industry Exposure: Get the opportunity to present your solution directly to industry professionals.Startup Opportunities: Get direct access to Incubators and Funding Cash prizes and vouchers to get mentorship under IIITD professorsComplete Event Timeline:Phase 1: Idea-Thon (Offline Event)Date: September, 2026 (to be announced)Time: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PMLocation: IIIT-Delhi CampusWhat You'll Do:Choose one Problem from our List of Real Industry Problems.Brainstorm your Solution Idea, prior to the Event.Work with Mentors who will guide you to refine your idea on the Event day.Create a Presentation and a Short Video explaining your proposed Solution.What You Need to Submit:Presentation (PPT) — Explaining your Solution.Video (2-3 minutes) — Pitching your Idea.Your presentation should cover:What Problem are you solving, and why does it matter? Your Proposed Solution and what makes it SpecialHow you plan to build it (Technical Details).Why companies would want this Solution (Market relevance)Your step-by-step plan to create a working PrototypeResult: Top 25 teams move to Phase 2Phase 2: Product-a-Thon (Offline Showcase):Date: October,2026 (to be announced)Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PMLocation: IIIT-Delhi CampusParticipants: Top 25 teamsWhat You'll Do:Present your working Prototype or Proof-of-ConceptDemonstrate how your solution actually worksCompete for the top 3 positionsWhat You Need to Submit:Working Prototype (Something that actually works!)Updated Presentation (Showing how you built your Idea)Technical Documentation (Code, Design Files, Component List, Circuit Diagrams)Demo Video showing your Prototype in ActionSample Problem Statement:Here's an example of the type of problems you'll work on:How might we design an IoT-enabled smart water monitoring solution that not only tracks consumption (leaks, usage patterns, supply consistency) but also measures water quality (TDS, turbidity, contamination), and then transforms this data into actionable insights for households, water utilities, and suppliers (e.g., RO service providers, bottled water brands), enabling better operational alerts, tactical planning, and strategic decision-making?This means you could build a smart device that tells families when their water quality is bad, alerts water companies about leaks, or helps service providers know when to visit customers.Prizes and Rewards:Cash Prizes (Total ₹80,000)1st Place: ₹40,0002nd Place: ₹25,0003rd Place: ₹15,000Educational Vouchers:Top 10 teams (40 students) get ₹25,000 vouchers each, for IIIT Delhi's Professional Development Program, where you can spend an immersive semester at IIITD in the iPD-CP program - an intensive program designed and delivered largely by industry professionals to take your idea to an industry-ready prototype. Startup Opportunities:Promising teams get direct access to funding and business support through:IIIT-Delhi Innovation & Incubation CentreElectropreneur Park (Government of India)IHFC, IIT DelhiiHub Anubhuti, IIIT-DelhiThis means if your idea is really good, these organisations might help you turn it into a real business!Who Can Participate?Team RequirementsTeam Size: 2 to 4 membersStudent Status: Only current students can participate (college ID required)Team members can be from the same or different colleges/universities (cross-college teams allowed).What You Need to Know:Basic understanding of Technology (NO need to be an Expert!)Willingness to Learn and Work HardInterest in solving Real-world ProblemsAbility to attend all Offline events and Online review meetingsRules and Guidelines:What's AllowedUsing Online Resources for ResearchGetting help from Mentors during the EventUsing AI tools for Writing Presentations or Documentation (but you must mention this)Working with your Team members to Develop IdeasWhat's NOT AllowedCopying someone else's Idea or SolutionUsing AI to generate your Main Idea or Product DesignHaving someone outside your team do the Work for youMissing Review Meetings (automatic disqualification)Submitting Late (automatic disqualification)Important Requirements:Your solution must combine Hardware (physical components), Software (apps/programs), and Product design (how it looks and works)All work must be Original and created by your teamYou must attend ALL review meetingsAll submissions must be on timeWhat We Provide:During Idea-ThonProblem statements from Real industry PartnersExpert mentors to guide youWorkshop Space and Basic MaterialsWi-Fi and RefreshmentsGuidance on Presentation and Video CreationDuring the Development PhaseOnline mentoring sessionsTechnical support through review meetingsResource recommendationsFeedback on your progressDuring Product-a-ThonShowcase space for demonstrationsTechnical equipment for presentationsPanel of expert judgesNetworking opportunitiesPrototyping Grant:Each finalist team will receive a dedicated reimbursement of ₹1,500–₹2,000 to support prototype preparation.This can be used towards:Hardware componentsElectronic componentsCloud creditsOther eligible prototype-related costsReimbursements will be disbursed on-site after verification.Evaluation Criteria:Innovation and Originality (25%): Creativity and uniqueness of the proposed solution.Technical Feasibility (25%): Realistic implementation plan and technical soundness.Industry Relevance and Impact (20%): Direct applicability to real-world challenges.Prototype Development (20%): Quality of demonstration and proof-of-concept execution.Presentation Clarity (10%): Effectiveness of communication and documentation.Important Terms and Conditions:Intellectual Property: Teams retain full ownership of their intellectual property. Organisers request non-exclusive rights for promotional and academic showcase purposes only.Artificial Intelligence Usage: AI assistance is permitted for documentation and coding support, provided such use is fully disclosed. Completely AI-generated solutions or presentations are prohibited and will be treated as academic misconduct.