The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur , proudly presents IDEATHON 2026 , an innovation challenge designed to inspire students to identify real-world problems and develop impactful, practical, and scalable solutions. (Eligibility : students from JSREC ONLY) Whether your idea focuses on technology, healthcare, agriculture, sustainability, education, smart cities, AI, IoT, or social innovation, this competition provides the perfect platform to showcase your creativity and entrepreneurial mindset. Join fellow innovators, present your ideas before experts, receive valuable feedback, and compete for exciting prizes. Event Details Event Date: 01 August 2026 Mode: Offline Venue: Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tiruppur Eligibility Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Students from all branches are welcome. Individual participation or teams of up to 4 members. Themes Participants may present ideas related to: Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Cities Agriculture Healthcare Education Technology Sustainability Renewable Energy FinTech Robotics Social Innovation Open Innovation Competition Format Round 1 – Idea Presentation Participants present their innovative idea using a PowerPoint presentation. Round 2 – Jury Interaction Teams answer questions from the evaluation panel regarding feasibility, innovation, implementation strategy, and impact. Evaluation Criteria Innovation & Creativity Problem Identification Feasibility Technical Approach Business Potential Social Impact Presentation Skills Scalability Perks Exciting Cash Prizes Certificates for all participants Expert Feedback Networking Opportunities Exposure to Entrepreneurship & Innovation Rules Original ideas only. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification. Teams must report before the scheduled time. Judges' decision will be final. Participants should maintain professional conduct throughout the event. Why Participate? Showcase your innovative thinking Improve presentation skills Learn from industry experts Build entrepreneurial mindset Network with innovators Win exciting prizes and certificates