■ Inter-Department Innovation Contest 2025 ■
Organized by: YCCE TBI Foundation in collaboration with Institute Innovation Council
Dates: July 29 – Sept 15, 2025
Open to: All UG & PG students
■ Why Participate?
■ Compete to Innovate: Solve real-world problems
■ Showcase Ideas: Present to industry experts
■ Collaborate Across Departments
■ Get Incubation Support from YCCE TBI
■ Focus Areas
■ Smart Agriculture & Rural Tech
■ Renewable Energy & Sustainability
■ Automation, AI & Robotics
■ Healthcare & Assistive Tech
■ Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing
■ IoT & Smart Devices
■ Timeline Highlights
■ Week 1: Launch & Guidelines
■ Week 2: Team Registration & Abstract Submission
■ Week 3: Departmental Screening
■ Week 4: Mentoring & Ideation Camp
■ Week 5: Prototype Development
■ Week 6: Internal Presentations + Pitch Practice
■ Week 7: Final Event Prep
■ Sept 15 (Engineer’s Day): Grand Finale & Expo
■ Judging Criteria (20% each)
■ Innovation & Novelty
■ Technical Feasibility
■ Societal/Industrial Relevance
■ Business/Startup Potential
■■ Communication & Presentation
■ Awards & Recognition
■ Best Innovative Solution: ■30,000 + Trophy
■ Best Feasible Prototype: ■10,000 + Trophy
■ Social Impact Innovation: ■10,000 + Trophy
■ Departmental Innovation Trophy
■ Participation Certificates for all
■ Fast-Track Incubation by YCCE TBI
■ Finale Day Attractions
■ Expert Talks & Startup Panels
■ Startup Showcase Booths
■ Media Coverage & Fun Photo Booth
■ People’s Choice Innovation Voting
■ Get Support from YCCE TBI Foundation
■■■ Mentorship
■ Lab Access
■ Grant Guidance
■ Incubation Pathway
■ Let your innovation shine!
■ Register early, build strong, pitch big!
■ For more info, contact your department IIC Coordinator or YCCE TBI