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The Pitchathon @ Innovation Square, scheduled for 3rd September 2026, is a premier multi-stage innovation challenge crafted for professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders working on innovations with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) below 5 and the potential to solve real-world challenges.
The competition focuses on identifying scalable concepts with strong business viability, technological relevance, and social impact. It offers participants a strategic platform to pitch ideas, receive expert feedback, connect with decision-makers, and explore pathways to funding and commercialization.
Also enjoy complimentary access to an exclusive, expert-led workshop by a leading market professional. With just an entry fee payment the innovators would step into the arena of ideas; a single breakthrough could take home upto Rupees 2 Lakhs!
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering Students for Ideathon and Early-Career Industry Professionals/Recent Graduates, PhD Scholars, Incubator researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for Pitchathon.
2-member teams (mandatory engineering background)hardware-based innovations, products, or engineering solutions1-minute video presenting the ideaPreference will begiven to solutions with sustainable approach (Engineering a Sustainable Future ~ Energy,Mobility, Manufacturing and Digitalization)
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts
Top 15 teams will be shortlisted
Final presentation slots will be allocated and communicated prior to the event
Early Bird: ₹2000 + GST (per team) (valid till 15 June 2026)
Regular Fee (from 16 June 2026 onwards): ₹4000 + GST (per team)
Early Bird Deadline: 15 June 2026
Final Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026
Shortlisting Announcement: 19 August 2026
Final Competition: 3 September 2026
The Ideathon @ Innovation Square is a multi-stage idea pitching competition that will happen on 3rd September 2026. The platform is exclusively designed for students with early-stage innovations and concepts having a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) below 4, encouraging participants to transform promising ideas into impactful engineering solutions.
This Ideathon aims to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world implementation by providing participants with a platform to showcase their concepts, receive mentorship, and access potential funding support.
With just an entry fee payment the innovators would step into the arena of ideas; a single breakthrough could take home upto Rupees 2 Lakhs!
Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering Students
2-member teams (mandatory engineering background)hardware-based innovations, products, or engineering solutions1-minute video presenting the ideaPreference will be given to solutions with sustainable approach (Engineering a Sustainable Future ~ Energy, Mobility, Manufacturing and Digitalization)
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts
Top 15 teams will be shortlisted
Final presentation slots will be allocated and communicated prior to the event
Early Bird: ₹1000 + GST (per team) (valid till 15 June 2026)
Regular Fee: ₹2000 + GST (per team)
Early Bird Deadline: 15 June 2026
Final Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026
Shortlisting Announcement: 19 August 2026
Final Competition: 3 September 2026
Innovation Square Expo is a national engineering showcase platform that brings together academic institutions, startups, MSMEs, innovators, researchers, and industry professionals to present innovative technologies, prototypes, and engineering solutions. The Expo creates opportunities for live demonstrations, startup engagement, networking, and collaboration between academia and industry.
The Academic Showcase is designed to highlight the innovation capabilities, research contributions, and engineering excellence of academic institutions across India.
Participation in the Academic Showcase is exclusively limited to 10 Academic Institutions to ensure a curated and high-quality exhibition experience. Institutions will receive dedicated showcase space to present their innovations, interact with industry experts, and gain national visibility among the engineering and innovation ecosystem.
*Registrations will be accepted until all available slots are filled
As part of the showcase,
Top 3 Academic Stalls will be recognized and awarded during the Valedictory Ceremony on Day 2 of ASME IMECE India 2026 for excellence in innovation, presentation, technical impact, and overall showcase experience.Focus areas:
Academicians Can Also Showcase
Registration Includes:
Dedicated Academic Showcase Space
Participation access to Innovation Square
Networking opportunities with industry leaders, startups, and researchers
Participation certificates for registered members
Access to keynote sessions and expo areas
Each institutional registration will include access for:
4 Student Participants
1 Faculty Coordinator/Representative
The Startup Pods at Innovation Square, part of ASME IMECE India 2026, are designed as a dedicated innovation and entrepreneurship zone to showcase emerging startups, incubated ventures, funded prototypes, and industry-supported engineering innovations. The pavilion will bring together startups, incubators, accelerators, investors, researchers, academic institutions, and industry leaders to create opportunities for collaboration, networking, and commercialization.
The Startup Pods will serve as a high-visibility platform for early-stage ventures working on engineering, manufacturing, robotics, automation, mobility, sustainability, and deep-tech solutions. Through live demonstrations and innovation showcases, participating startups will gain exposure before industry professionals, policymakers, academia, and potential collaborators. To maintain a curated and impactful experience, participation will be limited to selected startups and innovation ecosystems, with dedicated showcase space provided to each participant.
