Tech Expo 2027

Event Details:Dates: 28th & 29th January 2027Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMVenue: Parul University Campus, Vadodara, GujaratMode:Round 1 (Online): PPT Submissions (Shortlisted teams will receive an email for the offline round)Final Round (Offline): On-site prototype/presentation.Team & Eligibility:Team Size: 1 – 4 members per projectInter-college teams: Allowed for every instituteInter-specialization teams: Strongly encouragedOpen to: Students pursuing Diploma/UG/PG and external institutes across IndiaCompetition Themes / Tracks: Young Innovators for Viksit Bharat: A platform for young innovators to showcase creative ideas, working models, prototypes, and solutions addressing real-world challenges through innovation and experimentation. It is only for Diploma and School Students. Digital India & Smart Technologies: Focuses on intelligent, digital, connected, automated, and data-driven technologies that improve efficiency, decision-making, productivity, and user experiences. Green Tech & Sustainable Futures: Encourages innovations addressing sustainability, climate change, environmental conservation, energy efficiency, responsible resource utilization, and a greener future. Make in India & Engineering Excellence: Focuses on practical engineering innovations in products, processes, systems, infrastructure, mobility, manufacturing, and related areas, demonstrating technical excellence and engineering creativity. Next-Gen Frontier Technologies: For cutting-edge research, breakthrough technologies, emerging fields, and innovative approaches with the potential to transform industries and society. Open Innovation for Social Impact & Inclusive Growth: Encourages innovative solutions addressing healthcare, education, governance, accessibility, business, community development, and other societal challenges to improve quality of life and promote inclusive growth.Event Format:Teams present a working project, prototype, or conceptual demoPresentation must cover:Project overviewProblem statement & objectivesProposed solution & workflowTechnical implementation / methodologyWorking model/demo (if applicable)Expected outcomes & impactTime allotted:10–12 minutes stall presentation/demo5–8 minutes Q&A by evaluators, plus open interaction with visitorsPrize Pool: Up to 2 lakhs1st Prize – ₹15,000 + Trophy2nd Prize – ₹11,000 + Trophy3rd Prize – ₹7,000 + TrophyBest Women-Led Innovation AwardBest Innovation AwardBest Start-up Potential AwardBest Social Impact AwardBest Research & Patent Potential AwardPeople's Choice AwardRegistration Fees:External invited teams: No feesAccommodation charges apply. Rules:Projects must be original and created by the team; plagiarized/copied work is disqualifiedOnly shortlisted teams must have to be present onsite on the day of the eventEveryone should have to carry their University Consent form.No Replacement available after registrationNo Travel allowance will be providedEveryone will be from the same UniversityEligible domains: Students from any domain can register.Each participant can be on only one team/projectAll team members must attend and present (onsite)Final judging decisions are bindingSafety and conduct rules as per university guidelines