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SUMMARY:INNOVATEX - PROTOTHON 2026
LOCATION:SNS College of Technology\, Coimbatore
DESCRIPTION:<p>INNOVATEX PROTOTHON – TEXPERIA’26<br />\nOrganized by th
 e Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering<br />\nSNS College 
 of Technology\, Coimbatore<br />\n<br />\nAbout the Event<br />\nInnovatex
  Protothon – TEXPERIA’26 is a dynamic innovation-driven prototyping co
 mpetition designed to ignite creativity\, technical excellence\, and real-
 time problem-solving skills among aspiring engineers.<br />\n<br />\nThis 
 protothon provides a platform for students to transform innovative ideas i
 nto practical working prototypes and present them before an expert panel. 
 If you have an idea that can create real-world impact\, this is your oppor
 tunity to build\, innovate\, and compete.<br />\n<br />\nObjective<br />\n
 Encourage innovation and practical problem solving<br />\n<br />\nPromote 
 interdisciplinary collaboration<br />\n<br />\nDevelop prototyping and tec
 hnical presentation skills<br />\n<br />\nBridge the gap between concepts 
 and implementation<br />\n<br />\nProvide exposure to expert evaluation<br
  />\n<br />\nThemes<br />\nProjects can be developed under the following d
 omains:<br />\n<br />\nRenewable Energy<br />\n<br />\nAerospace<br />\n<b
 r />\nInternet of Things (IoT)<br />\n<br />\nCircuit Intelligence<br />\n
 <br />\nOpen Innovations<br />\n<br />\nEvent Structure<br />\nRound 1 –
  Online PPT Screening (FREE)<br />\nSubmit your idea in PPT format<br />\n
 <br />\nEvaluation based on innovation\, feasibility\, impact &amp\; clari
 ty<br />\n<br />\nShortlisted teams will move to the final round<br />\n<b
 r />\nSubmission Window: 28th February – 6th March 2026<br />\n<br />\nR
 egistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyiSTC9VG2_0-J
 9sTS8YpsNXNDYPOuJqLwcR3INkWB2S0acA/viewform?usp=publish-editor<br />\nRoun
 d 2 – Offline Grand Finale<br />\n12th March 2026<br />\n<br />\nVenue: 
 SNSCT Campus\, Coimbatore<br />\n<br />\nShortlisted teams must build and 
 present their working prototype during the event<br />\n<br />\nTeam Detai
 ls<br />\nTeam Size: 3 – 4 Members<br />\n<br />\nOpen to UG students fr
 om all engineering disciplines<br />\n<br />\nInterdisciplinary teams are 
 encouraged<br />\n<br />\nRegistration Fee<br />\n₹400 per person (appli
 cable for shortlisted teams participating in Round 2)<br />\n<br />\nRewar
 ds &amp\; Benefits<br />\nPrize Pool Worth ₹20\,000+<br />\n<br />\nCert
 ificates for all participants<br />\n<br />\nFood provided for finalists<b
 r />\n<br />\nNetworking and recognition opportunities<br />\n<br />\nExpo
 sure to expert evaluation panel<br />\n<br />\nRules &amp\; Regulations<br
  />\nEach team must consist of 3–4 members only.<br />\n<br />\nParticip
 ants must carry a valid college ID card during the offline round.<br />\n<
 br />\nThe idea submitted in Round 1 must be the same project developed fo
 r Round 2 (major deviations are not allowed without prior approval).<br />
 \n<br />\nThe prototype must be built entirely during the event. No prior 
 prototyping\, pre-assembled models\, or ready-made implementations are all
 owed. Teams are permitted to bring raw materials and components only.<br /
 >\n<br />\nProjects must be original and innovative. Plagiarism will lead 
 to immediate disqualification.<br />\n<br />\nTeams must bring their own r
 equired components\, laptops\, hardware\, and tools for the final round.<b
 r />\n<br />\nPower supply will be provided\; any special requirements mus
 t be informed in advance.<br />\n<br />\nJudges’ decisions will be final
  and binding.<br />\n<br />\nTeams must adhere strictly to event timelines
 . Late submissions will not be considered.<br />\n<br />\nAny form of misc
 onduct\, misbehavior\, or damage to property will result in disqualificati
 on.<br />\n<br />\nThe organizing committee reserves the right to modify r
 ules if necessary.<br />\n<br />\nEvaluation Criteria<br />\nInnovation &a
 mp\; Creativity<br />\n<br />\nTechnical Feasibility<br />\n<br />\nWorkin
 g Prototype &amp\; Implementation<br />\n<br />\nReal-world Impact<br />\n
 <br />\nPresentation &amp\; Clarity<br />\n<br />\nContact Details<br />\n
 Mrs. C. Ramya (EEE)<br />\n<br />\nMr. A. Mohammed Suhail – 9787497257<b
 r />\n<br />\nMs. M. Kunguma Sri Vardhini – 7695980533<br />\n<br />\nTu
 rn Your Ideas into Innovation – Register Now!</p>
URL:https://www.knowafest.com/innovatex-protothon-2026
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