PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
An Autonomous Institution
[JAISAKTHI EDUCATIONAL TRUST]
Approved by AICTE | Affiliated to Anna University | Recognized by UGC
All Eligible UG Programs are Accredited by NBA
Bangalore Trunk Road,Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Chennai- 600 123
STUDENTS’ CIRCULAR
We are excited to inform all first-year students that the IDEATHON competition for the
academic year 2024-2025 will be conducted on our college premises. The IDEATHON aims to
encourage and provide a competitive platform for young innovative thinkers to present solutions
that address various societal and industrial problems under different themes. Students can submit
their innovative ideas in the software and hardware divisions.
Awards:
The top three ideas in each category will be selected and awarded cash prizes:
I Prize: Rs. 10,000
II Prize: Rs. 7,500
III Prize: Rs. 5000
Additionally, 25 consolation prizes will be awarded.
Important dates:
Last Date for Registration : 25-11-2024
Registration Link : https://forms.gle/Tzucwwmb9MptPm2N6
Submission Deadline : 10-12-2024
Submission Link : https://forms.gle/ANBzP36mefodTRX47
Intimation of Acceptance : 15-12-2024
Screening Round : 12-02-2025 to 14-02-2025
Grand Finale : 28-02-2025
Interested students are encouraged to submit their ideas online using the links provided above.
For further clarifications and information, please contact the coordinators:
● Dr. K. Sridharan, Dept. of IT
● Dr. S. Sharanyaa, Dept. of IT
● Mrs.K.Lalitha, Dept. of IT
Mail-id:
[email protected]We look forward to your innovative ideas and enthusiastic participation!
Convenor Principal
Dr.M.Helda Mercy Dr. K. Mani
About the Ideation:
The Ideathon event aims at encouraging and providing a competitive platform to
younginnovative thinkers to look for and present innovative solutions that address the
problemsof the society and industry under different themes. The event gives chance to the young
innovators to submit their innovative ideas under identifiedthemes of utmost importance.
Rules and Regulations:
● Participants must register online and submit their ideas within the specified timeline.
● A team can have maximum size of 1 to 4 members.
● The registration form, along with a brief abstract, must be completed accurately and
truthfully.
● Participants must present their idea using a PowerPoint presentation in the Preliminary
Round and showcase an animated video or simulation of their proposed solution.
● Copying of ideas is strictly prohibited. Any form of plagiarism will result in
disqualification.
● Selection will be based on innovation and feasibility of the presented idea.
● All submitted ideas will be evaluated by our expert panel.
● Shortlisted teams will be notified via email and will be invited to present their ideas
along with their real time prototype model in the Final Round.
Submission Guidelines:
Each team has to identify a social concern and submit a PDF report including answers to the
following questions:
1. Identifying the Mission – the issue you want to work on under the specified problem
2. Define the problem and its relevance to today's market/ society / industry need.
3. Explain the uniqueness and distinctive features of the (product / process /service)
solution.
4. What innovation/new thought can you bring to the identified problem or issue?
5. How can this new idea or thought help resolve the existing problem?
6. How do you envision working on the identified solution? Who will you collaborate with
(e.g., the community, within the institute)? Who are the stakeholders involved, and how
can this be illustrated using diagrams or flowcharts?
7. How do you plan to fund the project, clearly mentioning the source and projected amount
of funding required.
Sector Domain:
• Healthcare & Biomedical devices. • Software - Mobile App Development
• Agriculture & Rural Development. • Software - Web App Development
• Smart Vehicles/ Electric vehicle/ • Travel & Tourism
Electric vehicle motor and battery • Finance Life Sciences
technology. • Smart Education
• Food Processing/Nutrition/Biotech • Smart Cities
• Robotics and Drones. • Sports & Fitness
• Waste Management/Waste to Wealth • Smart Textiles
Creation • Sustainable Environment
• Clean & Potable water. • Infrastructure
• Renewable and affordable Energy. • Manufacturing
• IoT based technologies (e.g. Security • Defence & Security
& Surveillance systems etc.) • Mining, Metals, Materials
• ICT, cyber-physical systems, Block • Consumer Goods and Retail
chain, Cognitive computing, Cloud • Fashion and Textiles
computing, AI & ML. • Education
• Other Emerging Areas Innovation for
Start-up
Screening Round:
● Presentation Requirements: Students must deliver a brief presentation consisting of
5 to 10 slides outlining their solution.
● Time Limit: Each presentation is limited to a maximum of 6 to 8 minutes.
● Animation/Simulation: Participants are required to create and present an animated
video or simulation of their real-time working model( Max. Period : 1 Minute )
Final Round:
1. Presentation Format: Shortlisted students will present their solution in a descriptive
manner, including their proof of concept and prototype.
2. Demonstration: You must demonstrate your real-time working model, which
should be associated with your animated video.
3. Time Limit: The time limit for this presentation is 10 minutes, Demonstrations is 5
Minutes.
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