Ideathon 2026: Ideathon 2026 is a prestigious national-level innovation challenge hackathon organized by the Department of Information Technology of Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's College of Engineering and Visual Arts (VPPCOE, Sion). With the theme "Spark Before the Code" , the event is focused on empowering the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and problem solvers across India. Purpose and Vision: Ignite creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovation among engineering students. Bridge the gap between academia and industry by addressing real-world challenges with scalable technology solutions. Promote community impact and interdisciplinary collaboration. Domain, Problem Statements and PPT Template: 1) Responsible AI: Problem Statements 2) AI for National Technology Solutions: Problem Statements 3) PPT Template: Click here for template Who Can Participate: Open to all engineering students across India, regardless of specialization or year of study. Team size: 2 to 4 members. Registration and Submission Process: Register on Unstop. Submit a presentation (PPT) outlining an innovative solution to a domain-specific or local impact problem. Choose from a wide range of problem statements. Evaluation Criteria: Clarity of idea. Feasibility. Innovation. Societal impact. Technical approach. Offline Pitching Round: Top 25–30 teams will be shortlisted for an offline pitching round at the VPPCOE campus. Present solutions before startup founders, domain experts, and industry mentors. Five parallel judging panels will evaluate teams based on: Innovation. Societal relevance. Scalability. Execution strategy. Rewards and Recognition: Cash prizes. Certificates. Expert feedback. Networking opportunities. Practical experience in pitching and defending startup ideas. Why Participate: Turn ideas into startup-ready concepts. Showcase innovation and leadership skills. Connect with industry experts and mentors. Develop entrepreneurial thinking and user-centric design skills. Gain exposure to early-stage startup development. Celebrate student-led innovation and accelerate your journey into tech entrepreneurship. Join Us: Official WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LGZfJ9HROAJDP8vtiboARI If you're ready to decode the startup equation and solve real-world problems through innovation, Ideathon 2026 is your platform.