IDEATHON 2026 — Conference & Entrepreneurship Conclave

Each participating team must submit a research paper prepared and presented by the Faculty Mentor.

Word Limit: 2,000–3,000 words in a structured academic format.

Structured Format: Abstract → Introduction → Literature Review / Background → Methodology → Findings & Analysis → Conclusion & Recommendations

Originality Requirement: Work must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism must be within academic standards.

Submit: Email your research paper to programs@imparc.org with subject: Research Paper — IDEATHON 2026 — [Team Leader Name]

Each team must submit a concise overview of the proposed startup or innovative idea, prepared and led by the Entrepreneur / Team Leader.

- Product / Service Description— What does your startup offer?

- Problem Statement— What problem does it solve and for whom?

- Innovation & Uniqueness— What makes your solution different?

- Target Market & Customer Segment— Who are your primary customers?

- Business Model Overview— How will you generate revenue?

- Expected Impact & Scalability— What is your social/economic impact?

Part 1 – Research Presentation

Presented by Faculty Mentor

The presentation should focus on:

1. Problem Identification
2. Need Analysis
3. Market Research & Validation
4. Feasibility Assessment
5. Research Findings & Insights

Duration: 5 Minutes

Part 2 – Startup Pitch

Presented by Entrepreneur / Team Leader

The pitch should cover:

1. Product / Service Demonstration
2. Value Proposition
3. Business Model
4. Market Strategy & Revenue Model
5. Financials & Funding Requirements

Duration: 5 Minutes

1. All submissions must be original and created by the participating team.
2. Any form of plagiarism, copyright infringement, or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification.
3. Teams must strictly adhere to the prescribed submission and presentation timelines.
4. The decision of the jury and evaluation committee shall be final and binding.
5. Use of presentations, prototypes, demonstrations, videos, and visual aids is permitted.
6. Participants are encouraged to present practical, innovative, and scalable solutions.
7. Teams are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all submitted information.
8. Interdisciplinary and socially impactful ideas are highly encouraged.
9. All participants are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the event.
10. Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule or event structure if required.