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IdeaCraft 2026 - Crafting Innovation Across Silicon & Code

Crafting Innovation Across Silicon & Code

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Date28 Oct 20268:00 AM IST
LocationChennaiOffline
Entry₹200External registration
IdeaCraft 2026 - Crafting Innovation Across Silicon & Code

About the event

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) in association with the IETE Student Forum (ISF) and ECE Student Association at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology proudly presents "IdeaCraft 2026 - Crafting Innovation Across Silicon & Code".

IdeaCraft 2026 is a premier inter-college on-spot technical pitching sprint that brings together aspiring engineers and tech innovators to pitch breakthrough ideas spanning AI, IoT, VLSI, Embedded Systems, and Sustainable Tech before an esteemed jury of researchers and industry mentors.

📅 Date: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Participants must report before 8:00 AM)

📍 Venue: 4th Floor, Green Building, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai

👥 Team Size: Exactly 2 Members per Team

🎓 Eligibility: Open to all Engineering & Technology Students (UG/PG)

💰 Registration Fee: ₹200 per Team (Non-refundable)

🏆 Total Prize Pool: ₹10,000 (Cash + Certificates & Trophies)

📜 Certificates: Participation Certificates for all participants + Merit Certificates for Winners

🔗 Official Website: https://iete-rit.vercel.app/

🔗 Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf59iv522wLg9Ufz-U0H_RuIYA452dCJyo0igpKFLmlq-gYww/viewform

Think. Create. Pitch. Win! 🚀

Who can join

Undergraduate and postgraduate students

Additional eligibility details

Open to all undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech) engineering and technology students across all colleges. Teams must consist of exactly 2 members. Valid college ID card is required at the time of reporting.

Events & highlights

CASH PRIZE POOL: ₹10,000

• Grand Cash Prizes for Top Winning Teams from the ₹10,000 Prize Pool

• Trophies & Recognized Merit Certificates for Winners & Finalists

• Official Participation Certificates for ALL registered attendees

• Complimentary refreshments provided to all participants

EVENT FLOW (5-STAGE FORMAT):

1. On-Spot Challenge: 100 teams (2 per team). Report before 8:00 AM.

2. Track Draw: Token draw (1–10) to assign 1 of 10 innovation tracks.

3. 30-Min Sprint: On-spot problem statements. 30 mins for PPT prep on laptops.

4. Parallel Prelims: 10 breakout rooms simultaneously (5m Pitch + 5m Q&A).

5. Grand Finale: Top 10 teams pitch on the main stage (5m Pitch + 3m Q&A).

KEY RULES:

• Inter-College competition open to all engineering students.

• Exactly 2 members per team | Registration fee: ₹200 per team.

• Participants must report before 8:00 AM with their own laptop.

• Strict adherence to pitch and Q&A timing is mandatory.

• Refreshments provided (Lunch will not be provided).

• Judges' decision is final and binding.

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Event type details

Inter-College On-Spot Technical Pitch Competition and Innovation Sprint

Event Theme

An Inter-College On-Spot Technical Pitch Competition

Registration deadline / Important dates

• Online Registration Closes: October 27, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

• Event Date: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

• Participant Reporting & Verification: Before 08:00 AM IST

• Track Draw & Challenge Kick-off: 08:30 AM IST

• 30-Minute PPT Sprint: 09:00 AM IST

• Parallel Preliminary Round: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM IST

• Grand Finale & Prize Distribution: 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM IST

Registration Fees

• Registration Fee: ₹200 per Team (Non-refundable)

• Team Size: Exactly 2 Members per Team

• Fee Includes: Entry to on-spot innovation challenge, token draw for 1 of 10 tracks, refreshments, participation certificates for all members, and eligibility for the ₹10,000 cash prize pool.

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