kR IDEAI'26

KR IDEAI-26 is an innovative academic Ideathon and Paper Presentation event organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence at K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology in collaboration with MindAura and Ethos AI.
The event introduces a unique auction-based academic challenge where teams bid for AI research problem statements using virtual points and present innovative solutions.
Participants will demonstrate their creativity, analytical thinking, and technical knowledge to solve real-world AI problems and compete for exciting prizes.
About the Event
KR IDEAI-26 is designed to encourage students to explore Artificial Intelligence research and innovation.
Teams participate in two rounds:
Round 1 – Online Screening
Free entry
Teams submit an innovative AI solution for a given problem statement.
Evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, clarity, and relevance.
Round 2 – Offline Final
Shortlisted teams participate in an auction-style bidding challenge.
Teams bid for AI research problems using virtual points.
Finalists present their solutions through a PowerPoint presentation.

AI Ideathon
Paper Presentation
Academic Bid-Off Challenge

Not applicable

On the spot

20 March 2026

₹200 per Team

K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology is located in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
The college is approximately 15 km from Tiruchirappalli Railway Station and Central Bus Stand.
Participants can reach the venue using local buses, taxis, or auto-rickshaws to Samayapuram

Accommodation details will be shared with shortlisted teams if required.