New Product Development: Overview: “New Product Development” is an innovative food product development event where participants independently conceptualize and develop a unique food product of their choice. Participants will use their creativity and food technology knowledge to develop the product within a limited time. The event combines culinary creativity, product development, nutritional considerations, packaging, and marketing concepts. Participants are encouraged to transform their original ideas into commercially viable food products. Event Objective: To develop an innovative food product using randomly provided ingredients while encouraging creativity, innovation, product development skills, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking. Event Description: Explain the ingredients, preparation process, and nutritional facts of the developed product. Present the product concept, target consumers, and its unique selling proposition (USP). Explain the packaging concept and proposed marketing strategy. Participate in a jury Q&A session about the product, its development, nutritional aspects, and market potential. Judgement Criteria: Innovation and Uniqueness of the Product: Originality and creativity of the developed food product. Utilization of Ingredients: Effective and innovative utilization of the ingredients provided to the participants. Nutritional Value: Nutritional benefits and suitability of the product for the proposed target consumers. Hygiene and Marketing Concept: Practicality and effectiveness of hygiene practices and marketing strategy. Presentation and Teamwork: Clarity of explanation, confidence, creativity, coordination, and teamwork. Rules & Regulations: Each team must consist of a minimum of 1 participant and a maximum of 3 participants. The product must be prepared within the allotted time. Decorum should be maintained in the lab provided throughout the event. Any conflict whatsoever may be resolved at the discretion of the event coordinator. Any damage to the apparatus will not be tolerated. Accommodation and Meals: Registration for the techFEST’26 package is compulsory for accommodation and other perks, while participation in individual events is free. Registration Note: Registration is mandatory for participation. The fee once paid is non-refundable. Participants can follow the official Instagram and other social media platforms for updates. Register through the techFEST'26 package page. Register Now: https://www.techfest26.com/package Accommodation and Meals: Registration for the techFEST’26 package is compulsory for accommodation and other perks, while participation in individual events is free. Certification Policy: Participation certificates will be provided to all participants. Certificates of excellence will be provided to the winners. Important Note: The event is open to participants from all branches/departments. Rules and awards are subject to change and, in the worst case, may change without notifying the team. In case of any update, the documents uploaded on the official techFEST'26 website will be treated as final. Participants are responsible for visiting the official techFEST'26 website frequently and following the stated instructions.
Venue
SLIET Campus
Sangrur, India