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Ideathon 2025: Igniting Innovation for a Better Tomorrow

20 Mar 2025 | 1 year ago | Author: Dr. Sakshi Shringi |

The Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS) USA Center at Florida International University (FIU) is set to host Ideathon 2025, a dynamic innovation challenge scheduled for March 28-29, 2025. This event aims to unite creative minds, technologists, and problem-solvers to address global challenges through groundbreaking ideas.

Event Overview

  • Dates: March 28-29, 2025
  • Location: Florida International University (FIU), USA
  • Registration Fee: None
  • Registration Deadline: March 24, 2025

Ideathon 2025 offers participants a platform to ideate, prototype, and present transformative solutions across various themes, including AI-driven social impact, sustainable urban living, fintech innovations, healthcare advancements, cybersecurity, climate technology, Web3, and the metaverse.

Eligibility and Team Formation

The event is open to B.Tech students from all years and disciplines, M.Tech students in engineering, technology, or related fields, and Ph.D. scholars engaged in advanced technical and scientific research. Participants can register individually or in teams of 2-5 members, with interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged. Each team must designate a leader responsible for registration and communication.

Submission Guidelines

Teams are required to submit a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation outlining their idea. If a working prototype exists, a video link should be provided during registration. The presentation should cover team and institution details, problem statement, proposed solution, feasibility and impact, and implementation with future scope.

Awards and Recognition

A total cash prize pool of $1,200 is up for grabs, along with Certificates of Recognition for winners. All participating teams will receive Certificates of Appreciation. Grand prizes include titles such as Ideathon 2025 Champion, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up. Thematic awards will also be presented in categories like AI for Good, Smart Cities & Sustainable Living, FinTech Innovation, HealthTech & Well-being, Cybersecurity & Digital Trust, Climate Tech & Renewable Energy, Web3 & Metaverse, Empowering Humanity, Industry Disruptor, and Think, Build, Transform.

Judging Panel

The panel comprises esteemed professionals from leading organizations, including:

  • Kowsick Venkatachalapathi, Vice President at The Bank of New York
  • Sanat Talwar, Security Software Engineer at Electronic Arts
  • Devang Jaysinh Negandhi, Software Engineering Manager
  • Mahesh Kumar Goyal, Google LLC
  • Chetan Sharma, SAP Architect at Tractor Supply Company

Important Dates

  • Registration Opens: February 28, 2025
  • Registration Closes: March 24, 2025
  • Team Shortlisting: March 26, 2025
  • Notification of Shortlisted Teams: March 27, 2025
  • Final Presentations: March 28-29, 2025 (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT)
  • Winners Announcement: April 3, 2025

With an exciting lineup of participants, judges, and challenges, Ideathon 2025 is set to inspire groundbreaking solutions and foster innovation among the next generation of problem-solvers.

 

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