Ideathon - Nirmith'26

The IoTronics Club at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bangalore, is organizing Nirmith'26 — a national-level Ideathon that challenges undergraduate students from across India to develop and present innovative solutions to real-world problems. The event is designed to encourage creative thinking and collaboration among students from different backgrounds.

The competition consists of two rounds, both held on April 28th, 2026. In Round 1, teams have 1.5 hours to select a theme, identify a problem, and prepare a presentation using a provided template. Approximately 15 teams are then shortlisted to proceed to Round 2, where they present their ideas to a panel of judges and answer questions. Evaluation is based on problem clarity, innovation, technical feasibility, business viability, scalability, and presentation clarity.

Teams must have 3 to 4 members, and inter-college or inter-specialization teams are welcome. The registration deadline is April 26th, 2026. Participants are expected to bring their own laptops.

• Open to all undergraduate students (1st to 4th year) across India.
• Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000; winner gets ₹25,000.
• Two-round competition on April 28th, 2026.
• Teams of 3–4 members; inter-college teams allowed.
• Hosted by IoTronics Club at NMIT Bangalore.
• Registration closes on April 26th, 2026.

This Ideathon is open to all undergraduate students (1st to 4th year) enrolled in any college or university across India, regardless of discipline. Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted.

Ideathon - Nirmith'26 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Ideathon - Nirmith'26 closed on 26 Apr 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

The total cash prize pool is ₹50,000, distributed as follows:

• Winner (1st Position): ₹25,000
• First Runner-Up (2nd Position): ₹15,000
• Second Runner-Up (3rd Position): ₹10,000

All shortlisted teams receive recognition and the opportunity to present to expert judges.

Ideathon - Nirmith'26 is offered by NMIT Bangalore, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by NMIT Bangalore as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The selection process has two rounds, both held on April 28th, 2026:

1. Round 1: On-Spot Ideation & Submission – Teams receive the competition themes at the start of the event. They have 1.5 hours to select a theme, identify a problem, develop a solution, and prepare a presentation (PPT) using a provided template. Submissions must be made within this time frame.

2. Shortlisting – From Round 1 submissions, around 15 teams are shortlisted to advance to the final round.

3. Round 2: Final Presentation – Shortlisted teams present their ideas to a panel of judges. Each team gets 5–7 minutes for presentation, followed by a 2–3 minute Q&A session. Judges evaluate the ideas based on problem clarity, innovation, technical feasibility, business viability, scalability, and presentation clarity.

Before you apply to Ideathon - Nirmith'26, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Ideathon - Nirmith'26 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹50,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.