PSG iTech Launchpad
iTech Ideathon 2027 — ignite your insight
IDEATHON UPDATES LIVE
TEAM REGISTRATION Team registration closes 10 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM IST
PROJECT ABSTRACT Project abstract submission closes 10 Nov 2026 · 11:59 PM IST
TEAM EDIT Team edit requests close 10 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM IST
TEAM DISSOLUTION Team dissolution requests close 10 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM IST
TECHNICAL PITCH Technical pitch submission closes 15 Nov 2026 · 11:59 PM IST
BUSINESS PITCH Business document pitch submission closes 15 Nov 2026 · 11:59 PM IST
PRESENTATION PPT Idea presentation PPT submission closes 15 Nov 2026 · 11:59 PM IST
NEW SHARED FILE Round 2 - Technical & Business Pitch PPT Refer to the document for the technical and business pitch PPT · 02 Nov 2026
NEW SHARED FILE Round 1 Business Pitch Document Refer to the document for Business pitch format · 02 Nov 2026
NEW SHARED FILE Round 1 Technical Pitch document Refer to the document for Technical Pitch · 02 Nov 2026
NEW SHARED FILE ABSTARCT document format Refer to the document for abstract submission · 02 Nov 2026
PROBLEM STATEMENT FILE Official problem statements document Official problem statements file · Download available on problem statements page
LIVE IDEATHON SNAPSHOT
2 registered teams
8 students in teams
15 problem statements

Great ideas
start together.

Bring your idea to life with a team that sees the problem from a different angle. Register your four-person team for iTech Ideathon.

Create your student account ↗ Student sign in
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THE TEAM FORMULA
Four students. Two or more departments. One idea worth building.↗
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
PSG iTech Launchpad

Make it
real.

Ideas in motion
Built across disciplines
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE 15 Challenges

Problem statements.

Explore this edition’s challenges and build a solution with your team.

Download official problem statements Official document · available to download
CLEAR RULES. BETTER TEAMS. 4 Students · ≥2 Departments

Four students. Two or more departments. Eligible academic cohorts, faculty mentor allocations, and evaluation guidelines.

4 undergraduate members Minimum 2 distinct departments Up to 2 faculty mentors
YOUR IDEATHON ROUTE 12 Milestones · Roadmap

From first spark to Demo Day.

The 12-milestone journey from initial problem statements to final prototype demonstration. Click the timeline graphic to view full page.

iTech Ideathon 2027 Roadmap Milestones
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LIVE DEADLINES · 2026-27

Important dates & deadlines.

Key submission milestones and live countdown clocks for your team. All times in Indian Standard Time (IST).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Team registration deadline

Last date and time to create and register your 4-person multidisciplinary team for iTech Ideathon.

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OFFICIAL GUIDELINES · 2026-27

Eligibility & Team Guidelines

A SIMPLE START

From student to team.

Everything you need to get your team registered, in three clear steps.

01 YOUR PROFILE

Create your account

Enter your student details once. Your account information becomes your team leader profile.

02 YOUR PEOPLE

Bring your team

Add three teammates with their registration, department, year, and email details.

03 YOUR NEXT MOVE

Save or submit

Save a draft while you're still planning, then submit when your team meets the requirements.

OFFICIAL RULES & EVALUATION CRITERIA
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Team Composition & Multi-Disciplinary Rule

  • Exact Team Size: Every team must consist of exactly 4 student members (1 Team Leader + 3 Members).
  • Multi-Departmental Requirement: Each team must represent at least two different academic departments. Single-department teams will not be eligible.
  • Eligible Cohorts: Open to undergraduate students from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd academic years across all engineering and design streams.
  • Single-Team Policy: A student can only be a member of one active team per edition. Dual registrations are automatically blocked.
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Faculty Mentors

  • Mentor Nominations: Teams may add up to two faculty mentors to advise and support the team.
  • Cross-Department Mentors: Mentors can be from any academic department; inter-departmental guidance is highly encouraged.
  • Automated Provisioning: Mentors receive automated login credentials to view team rosters, inspect pitch decks, and provide structured milestone feedback.
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Problem Statement & Team ID

  • Challenge Selection: The team leader selects one published Problem Statement ID (PSID) from the official catalog.
  • Unique Team ID: A structured, unique Team ID is generated automatically using the edition and PSID code (e.g. I2701001).
  • Abstract: A concise project abstract (200–500 words) defining the problem, proposed solution, and expected outcome must be provided.
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Stages, Seed Grant & Demo Day

  • Round 1 (Screening): Submission of Project Abstract, Technical Pitch Deck, and Business Pitch (BMC).
  • Round 2 (Presentation): Technical and Business pitch presentation before an evaluation jury.
  • ₹10,000 Seed Fund: Shortlisted teams advancing to the prototyping stage receive an initial ₹10,000 seed grant for component/development costs.
  • Hackathon & Demo Day: Two-day innovation hackathon followed by full working prototype demonstration (TRL 4).
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Submissions & Intellectual Property

  • Version-Controlled Uploads: Multiple file revisions can be uploaded prior to deadlines. All versions are timestamped and preserved.
  • Strict Deadlines: Upload controls close automatically at the announced IST deadlines.
  • IP Ownership: Intellectual property rights remain with the student innovators. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Ready to Register Your Team ↗
OFFICIAL ROADMAP · 2026-27 From first spark to Demo Day
iTech Ideathon 2027 Full Roadmap Timeline