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Smart Agriculture
Precision farming, food security, crop intelligence and resilient agricultural systems.
Conclave Event
IDEATHON
AI for Sustainable Development Goals (AI for SDGs)
Transform ideas into sustainable impact. Present innovative AI-driven ideas to solve real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Focus Areas
Eight pathways for sustainable ideas.
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Climate Action
AI for climate intelligence, monitoring, forecasting and adaptation.
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Healthcare
Accessible, personalized and intelligent healthcare solutions.
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Smart Cities
Data-driven urban systems, mobility, resource management and resilience.
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Industry 5.0
Human-centered intelligent industry, automation and sustainable operations.
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Cyber Security
Secure and resilient digital ecosystems using intelligent protection.
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Sustainability & Social Innovation
Inclusive solutions that create social and environmental value.
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Education
AI-enabled learning, access, personalization and future-ready education.
Competition Timeline
From problem to grand pitch.
Idea Submission Opens
Now open
Last Date for Submission
13 September 2026
Shortlisted Teams Announcement
18 September 2026
Initial Pitch Presentation
6 October 2026
Grand Pitch Finale
7 October 2026
Ideathon Process
Six stages of evaluation.
Problem Statement Release
Understand the challenge and sustainability context.
Idea Submission
Submit the proposed AI-driven solution.
Shortlisting of Teams
Top ideas progress to the next stage.
Initial Pitch Presentation
Present the solution to the evaluation panel.
Grand Pitch Finale
Top teams pitch their solution before the jury.
Winners Announcement
Recognize the strongest sustainable AI solutions.
Evaluation Criteria
What will be assessed?
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InnovationOriginality and strength of the idea.
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AI IntegrationMeaningful use of AI in the proposed solution.
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FeasibilityPracticality and implementation potential.
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ScalabilityPotential to scale across users, regions or sectors.
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Sustainability ImpactContribution to sustainable development.
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Presentation QualityClarity, structure and communication of the pitch.
Who Can Participate?
Open to diverse teams.
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EligibilityUG, PG, Research Scholars, Faculty & Startups.
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Team SizeMaximum 3 members per team.
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Interdisciplinary TeamsTeams across disciplines are encouraged.
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Participation ModeInternal candidates: VIT students & research scholars, offline at VIT, Vellore. External candidates: other institutions / participants / startups, online mode with virtual participation.
Why Participate?
Build connections beyond the idea.
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Expert MentoringGuidance from experienced experts.
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Industry JuryFeedback and evaluation from industry professionals.
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Networking OpportunitiesConnect with peers, researchers and industry.
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Incubation & CollaborationOpportunities for further development and collaboration.
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Innovation AwardsRecognition for outstanding solutions.
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CertificatesCertificates for participants.
Registration
Register your idea.
VIT participants: ₹300 per team. External participants: ₹500 per team. Maximum 3 members per team. Registration is mandatory for all participants.
