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Shalyam Ideathon
Ideathon 2026
Ideathon 2026
Latest & Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Development
An online idea-pitching competition hosted on Shalyam. Propose original ideas using advanced technology for sustainable development.
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Official posters
Ideathon 2026 — National Student Innovation Challenge
Download and share either poster with your campus, classmates, and innovation clubs — the share poster for social media, or the full info poster with timeline and eligibility details.
Spread the word
Help more students discover Ideathon 2026 — share the registration page on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or your college groups.
Open to students across India
Who can join?
Team size 1–4 members. Students from different colleges, courses, and disciplines may collaborate on one entry.
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Confirmed teams
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Participants
School students
Diploma students
Undergraduate students
Postgraduate students
Engineering & technology
Management & commerce
Medical & allied
Arts, science & humanities
Any student with an innovative idea
How it works
From registration to the winner's podium
Three progressive levels, transparent jury scoring, and digital certificates — all hosted on Shalyam.
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Register & pay
Pick your category — individual, team, institution, or government — add members, and complete GST-inclusive checkout to receive your Entry ID.
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Submit across 3 levels
Level 1 written idea, Level 2 explainer video, and a live final presentation. Advance only when shortlisted by the jury panel.
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Win prizes & certificates
Top finalists share the cash prize pool. Every participant earns recognition with digital certificates after results publish.
Schedule
Competition timeline
Registration, three progressive levels, and published results — all dates in one place.
Competition timeline
Step 0
Open now
Registration
Sign up, add team members, and pay the entry fee to receive your Entry ID.
Opens
30 Aug 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes
29 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
Level 1
Upcoming
Level 1 — Idea submission
Submit a written idea (max 2,000 words) covering problem, solution, technology, sustainability impact, and feasibility.
Submission
Opens 06 Sep 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 29 Sep 2026, 06:46 AM
Judging
Opens 04 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 14 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
Level 2
Upcoming
Level 2 — Video submission
Shortlisted teams submit a 120-second explainer video (MP4 upload or YouTube/Drive link).
Submission
Opens 14 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 29 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
Judging
Opens 03 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 13 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
Final
Upcoming
Final — Live presentation
Finalists present live online before the jury panel (scheduled slot with presentation + Q&A).
Submission
Opens 13 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 28 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
Judging
Opens 03 Dec 2026, 06:46 AM
Closes 08 Dec 2026, 06:46 AM
Theme sub-tracks
Pick a focus area aligned with sustainable development and advanced technology.
AI / Machine Learning for climate, agriculture, or resource optimization
Renewable energy & smart grid technology
Circular economy, waste management & recycling tech
Sustainable mobility & smart transportation
Water conservation & smart irrigation systems
Green fintech & sustainable supply chains
IoT / sensor-based environmental monitoring
Other SDG-aligned advanced technology ideas
Fees & prizes
Entry fees & prizes
The prize pool updates live as registrations are confirmed — 80% of each entry fee is added to the pool.
Winners receive 50% (1st), 30% (2nd), and 20% (3rd).
Prize distribution — ₹0 live pool
Pool from 0 confirmed entries .
1st place
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50% of pool
2nd place
₹0
30% of pool
3rd place
₹0
20% of pool
| Rank | Share | Amount |
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| 1st place | 50% | ₹0 |
| 2nd place | 30% | ₹0 |
| 3rd place | 20% | ₹0 |
Highlights
Why join Ideathon 2026?
- Fully online — register, submit, and present without travel.
- Three progressive levels — written idea, video pitch, and live final.
- Transparent jury — dual-juror scoring with public profiles each round.
- Dynamic cash prizes — the pool grows with every confirmed registration (80% of entry fees) plus sponsorships; 1st gets 50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20%.
- Digital certificates — participation, finalist, and winner credentials on Shalyam.
Organizers host and judge on Shalyam only — no incubation or funding commitment beyond the live prize pool.
Rulebook
Official process & criteria
Eligibility, phases, fees, and judging rules.
1. Overview & theme
Ideathon 2026 is an online idea-pitching competition on Shalyam. Participants propose original ideas using advanced technology for sustainable development (UN SDG-aligned).
2. Registration & fees
All fees are GST-inclusive. Payment confirms your entry and issues an Entry ID.
- Individual — ₹49 (single participant)
- Team — ₹99 (2–4 members, flat fee)
- Institution — ₹199 (private college / organization team)
- Government institution — ₹129 (valid ID proof required)
3. Competition phases
Level 1 — Written idea (max 2,000 words): problem, solution, technology, sustainability impact, feasibility.
Level 2 — 120-second explainer video (MP4 or YouTube/Drive link) for shortlisted teams.
Final — Live online presentation + Q&A before the final jury panel.
4. Key rules
- Multiple teams per college are allowed with distinct ideas.
- Company-sponsored or funded ideas are not eligible.
- Submissions become public record after each round completes.
- Jury decisions are final once results publish.
See the full rulebook page for jury scoring, timelines, sponsorship, and prize distribution details.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about registration, fees, eligibility, and judging before you sign up.
Students across India — school, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and any discipline — can register as individuals or teams of 1–4 members. Students from different colleges and courses may collaborate on one team.
Yes. The fee shown at checkout is final — no additional tax is charged. Payment is collected online through Shalyam's Razorpay integration.
Yes. Multiple entries per college or institution are allowed, provided each team submits a distinct, original idea.
No. Ideas already funded, backed, or owned by a registered company or startup are not eligible. Sponsorship only adds to the prize pool.
Two technical jurors score each entry independently using a weighted rubric. Scores are averaged, and results publish only after both jurors finish every entry in the round.
The pool grows live with every confirmed registration — 80% of each entry fee is added, plus 80% of any sponsorship. The total is split 50% to 1st place, 30% to 2nd, and 20% to 3rd.
Participation and finalist certificates unlock from your dashboard after final results are published. Winners receive additional winner certificates and prize payout instructions.
Jury panel
Technical experts evaluating every round.
Jury panel publishing soon
Expert profiles will appear here before each judging round opens.
Results
Round-wise leaderboards publish after judging completes.
Results after each round
Leaderboards publish once jury scoring completes for every entry in a phase.
Ideathon 2026
Ready to pitch your idea?
Register your team, compete across three levels, and share the live prize pool — currently ₹0 from confirmed entries.
Sustainable tech ideas
50% · 30% · 20% prize split
Quick answer
Ideathon 2026 is a fully online ideathon hosted on Shalyam where participants pitch ideas for Latest & Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Development. Registration is open to individuals and teams (2–4 members) with GST-inclusive fees from ₹49. The live prize pool is ₹0 from 0 confirmed registrations — winners receive 50% (1st), 30% (2nd), and 20% (3rd).
Key takeaways
- Three levels: written idea (Level 1), 120-second video (Level 2), live final presentation.
- Dual-juror technical scoring with public jury profiles each round.
- 80% of each entry fee feeds the live prize pool; sponsorships add further pool growth.
- Winner prize split: 50% / 30% / 20%.
- Digital participation, finalist, and winner certificates issued on Shalyam.
Quick facts
- Event
- Ideathon 2026
- Theme
- Latest & Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Development
- Format
- Online (100% virtual)
- Levels
- 3 (idea → video → live final)
- Live prize pool
- ₹0
- Confirmed entries
- 0
- Entry fees
- From ₹49 (GST-inclusive)
- Prize split
- 50% / 30% / 20%
- Registration
- Open
- Registration closes
- 29 Oct 2026
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