IGNITE-75 MedTech Ideathon
By Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
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Quick Answer
A premier MedTech ideathon for Kerala engineering and medical students to develop multidisciplinary healthcare solutions — ₹10,000 for top 3 ideas plus incubation and mentorship.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹65,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
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- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
IGNITE-75 is a premier MedTech ideathon designed to challenge driven engineering and medical students across Kerala to bridge the gap between clinical medicine and technical engineering. This ideathon is not just a pitch competition—it's a launchpad for innovative healthcare solutions with the potential to transform patient care and medical practice.
Who Should Apply Engineering and medical students across Kerala. Multidisciplinary teams bridging clinical and technical expertise are highly encouraged. Teams can have up to 4 members.
Format & Timeline The ideathon takes place on May 31, 2026 at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. Teams will pitch their multidisciplinary, technical healthcare solutions before a distinguished panel of experts. Winners will be announced on the same day.
Prizes & Benefits
- Top 3 Ideas: ₹10,000 cash prize each
- Next 7 Ideas: ₹5,000 cash prize each
- Top Teams: Exclusive post-event incubation support, networking opportunities, and elite mentorship to turn innovations into reality
Focus Areas Healthcare innovation, medical technology, clinical problem-solving, multidisciplinary solutions at the intersection of medicine and engineering.
Eligibility Open to engineering and medical students. Multidisciplinary teams encouraged. Maximum team size: 4 members.
How to Apply Form a team of up to 4 members and register via the official Google Form. Detailed guidelines, evaluation criteria, and pitch deck formats are provided in the event brochure.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College (GMC), Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1951, is the oldest and most prestigious government medical college in Kerala, functioning under the Kerala Government Health Services. It is affiliated with…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹65,000
What You Get
- Top 3 teams receive ₹10,000 cash prize each.- Next 7 teams receive ₹5,000 cash prize each.- Top teams also receive post-event incubation support, networking opportunities, and elite mentorship.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
