Innovation Ignition

Q: Who can participate?
A: Most events are open to students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship.

Q: Do I need technical skills to join?
A: Not necessarily. While hackathons may require technical expertise, ideathons and startup ignition programs focus more on creativity and strategy, welcoming diverse backgrounds.

Q: Are there any fees for participation?
A: This varies by event. Some are free, while others may have a registration fee. Scholarships or fee waivers may be available for certain participants.

Q: Can I participate remotely?
A: Many programs now offer virtual or hybrid options, allowing participants to join from anywhere.

Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes, most programs provide certificates of participation or achievement.

Q: Are challenges provided in advance?
A: Yes, participants are typically informed about the challenge statements before the competition to allow preparation.

Q: Can I participate as an individual, or do I need a team?
A: You can join as an individual, but most events encourage or require team participation. Teams can often be formed on-site.

Q: How are winners selected?
A: Solutions are evaluated based on criteria like innovation, feasibility, impact, and presentation.

Q: What is the focus of an ideathon?
A: Ideathons focus on generating creative ideas to solve broad or thematic challenges rather than building technical prototypes.

Q: Do I need prior experience to participate?
A: No prior experience is necessary

Once purchased there is no refund. This is hybrid module, delivered through guided mentoring session supported with field activities with industries around your region

The program is delievered using hybrid mode of learning (On-line LMS, Guided mentoring through ZOOM and on-field activities in any micro-small-medium-large industry, around your region).

Description:A Challenge Competition is a focused event where participants solve real-world problems through innovative solutions. Teams compete to present the best ideas, judged on feasibility, impact, and creativity. Participants address predefined challenges, working over 1–7 days to win prizes, recognition, or funding while showcasing their problem-solving expertise.
Prerequisite:Analytical thinking, domain knowledge, teamwork, and presentation skills.
 

Description:An Ideathon is a collaborative brainstorming event where participants generate creative ideas to tackle broad themes or pressing issues. Open to all disciplines, it emphasizes idea generation and strategic thinking over technical execution. Typically lasting a few hours to a day, ideathons produce bold concepts, with outstanding ideas often moving toward implementation.
Prerequisite:Creativity, open-mindedness, strategic thinking, and basic theme understanding.
 

Description:Startup Ignition is a program designed to transform early-stage ideas into viable businesses. It provides mentorship, resources, and networking to help entrepreneurs build business plans, validate products, and pitch effectively. Lasting weeks to months, it empowers innovators to take their concepts to market with confidence and potential investor backing.
Prerequisite:Entrepreneurial spirit, a preliminary idea, learning mindset, and business fundamentals.
 

Description:A Hackathon is an intensive event where participants collaborate to build prototypes or technical solutions within 24–72 hours. It brings together developers, designers, and subject matter experts to solve challenges through rapid innovation. Open to all skill levels, hackathons offer networking, skill-building, and recognition opportunities for creative problem solvers.
Prerequisite:Technical skills, problem-solving, teamwork, domain awareness, and creativity under pressure.