Competition Information
About the Competition
This competition allows students to experience the complete innovation cycle:
- Problem Identification – recognizing real-world challenges.
- AI Solution Ideation – proposing practical AI applications.
- Prototype Development & Presentation – demonstrating feasibility.
By the end of the event, participants will not only pitch their ideas but also showcase a working prototype/mock-up that could inspire future real-world impact.
Competition Rounds
Round 1 Domain Problem Identification (Idea Submission)
Time Limit: 45 minutes
Task: Teams will be given domains. They must brainstorm and identify a specific real-world problem in that domain.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance of problem 25%
- Uniqueness & Innovation 25%
- Practical importance 20%
- Clarity of problem statement 30%
Round 2 AI-based Solution Ideation & Design
Time Limit: 1.5 hours
Task: Teams will propose an AI-driven solution, including approach, datasets, algorithms, and expected outcomes.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Feasibility of AI approach 30%
- Creativity & Innovation 25%
- Technical soundness 25%
- Real-world impact 20%
Round 3 Prototype Development & Presentation
Time Limit: 2.5 hours for building + 5-7 minutes per team for presentation
Task: Build a basic prototype or mock-up (can be a small AI model, app interface, or simulation). Present to judges.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Working prototype/demo 40%
- Presentation clarity & communication 20%
- Usefulness & scalability 20%
- Innovation factor 20%
Competition Rules
- Each team must register before the deadline.
- Teams must strictly follow the domain assigned.
- The problem statement must be unique (not copied from existing research).
- Internet may be used for research and dataset exploration but plagiarism is not allowed.
- Any use of pre-trained AI models must be acknowledged.
- Teams should submit their problem statement within the time limit of Round 1.
- Late submissions will lead to disqualification.
- Teams must present both technical feasibility and real-world applicability.
- Judges' decision will be final and binding.
- Misconduct, misbehaviour, or malpractice will lead to direct disqualification.
- Team members must remain available throughout the event.
- Each team will get equal time slots for presentation/demonstration.
- Use of offensive or inappropriate content in solutions will result in rejection.
- Only registered participants will be allowed in the event venue.
- All submissions must be original and created during the competition day.