Welcome to Ideathon 3.0! Ideathon 3.0 challenges participants to envision humanity's future around a rotating Kerr black hole. Design scientifically grounded solutions for interstellar travel, infrastructure development, system stabilization, and large-scale energy extraction using the Penrose Process. Combine innovation, engineering, and scientific reasoning to shape the next era of space civilization. Eligibility: Open to students, professionals, and space enthusiasts. Team participation: 1 to 4 members Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed. One member must be designated as the Team Leader. Event Details: Format: Two-stage competition. Round 1: Proposal Submission (Online via Unstop). Round 2: Final Presentation (Offline at MANIT, Bhopal). Challenge Objective: Design a scientifically grounded mission architecture for establishing and sustaining a future civilization around a rotating black hole. System Focus: Interstellar transportation, infrastructure deployment, operational stability, and Penrose energy extraction. Problem Statement: Link provided below. Registration & Proposal Submission Deadline: 17 August 2026. Shortlisted Teams Announcement: 18 August 2026. Final Presentation: 22 August 2026. Rules: One Proposal Per Team: Submit a technical proposal in PDF format through Unstop. Proposal Requirements: Maximum 30 pages with a solution overview of up to 2000 words. Presentation Mandatory: Only shortlisted teams will present their solutions. Original Work Only: Proper citations are mandatory for all external references. Scientific Consistency: Solutions should be based on established scientific principles, with future assumptions clearly justified. Judges' Decision is Final: All evaluation decisions are final and binding. Disqualification: Plagiarism or unauthorized use of external work. Submission of false or misleading technical information. Failure to comply with competition rules or submission guidelines. Inappropriate behaviour, misconduct, or violation of event policies during any stage of the competition. For complete details, formatting guidelines, and evaluation criteria, refer to the official Rulebook and Problem Statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HcA9vwmHZLdnjNLQVcDWWWUzG7J3aUaT1J0_FCDk1E0/edit?usp=drivesdk