Ideathon 2026 | Turn Ideas into Impact
By Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tirupur
Check your eligibility
Sign up and we'll tell you whether your startup qualifies for this grant.
Quick Answer
An innovation challenge for students to present real-world solutions across tech, healthcare, agriculture, and more — with cash prizes and expert feedback.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹3,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tirupur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Ideathon 2026 | Turn Ideas into Impact
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) of Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur, presents IDEATHON 2026 — an innovation challenge designed to inspire students to identify real-world problems and develop impactful, practical, and scalable solutions. Whether your idea focuses on technology, healthcare, agriculture, sustainability, education, smart cities, AI, IoT, or social innovation, this competition provides the perfect platform to showcase your creativity and entrepreneurial mindset.
Who Should Apply Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all branches of study. Individual participants or teams of up to 4 members are welcome.
Themes Participants may present ideas related to: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education Technology, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, FinTech, Robotics, Social Innovation, and Open Innovation.
Format & Timeline The competition is held offline on 1 August 2026 at Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur. It consists of two rounds:
- Round 1 – Idea Presentation: Participants present their innovative idea using a PowerPoint presentation.
- Round 2 – Jury Interaction: Teams answer questions from the evaluation panel regarding feasibility, innovation, implementation strategy, and impact.
Evaluation criteria include: Innovation & Creativity, Problem Identification, Feasibility, Technical Approach, Business Potential, Social Impact, Presentation Skills, and Scalability.
Prizes Top teams will receive cash prizes totalling ₹3,000. All participants receive certificates of participation, expert feedback, and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any branch. Teams of 1 to 4 members. Original ideas only — plagiarism leads to disqualification.
About the Organiser Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur, is a Tamil Nadu-based engineering institution. Its Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) regularly organises events to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students.
How to Apply Register by 31 July 2026 via the official Unstop page linked above.
Eligibility
See if you're eligible
Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Jai Shriram Engineering College, established in 2009 by the Shenthil Velevan Trust near Tirupur, provides engineering, technology, and management education. The college aims to foster an entrepreneurial culture among its students and emphasizes industry-academic interaction. It…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹3,000
What You Get
Top teams receive ₹3,000 in total cash prizes — prize money, not a loan or equity deal, so there is no repayment or dilution. Every participant also gets a certificate of participation, expert feedback from the jury during Round 2, and networking opportunities. The judging panel reviews ideas on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, business potential, social impact, and scalability, so participants leave with structured validation of their idea. The event is held offline on 1 August 2026 at Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
