ASME IMECE India 2026 – Ideathon @ Innovation Square

Early-stage student hardware founders can validate an idea, receive mentorship/feedback, meet industry/investor stakeholders and compete for funding support. STATUS: Open / Upcoming WHAT FOUNDERS GET National-level exposure; expert mentorship; investor/industry connections; showcase opportunity; complimentary market-expert workshop. FUNDING / PRIZE Up to ₹2,00,000 prize money PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY Top 15 teams shortlisted for final presentation; live idea pitches on 3 September. INVESTOR ACCESS Investor and industry connections are explicitly advertised. INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS Potential funding support and commercialization pathways; no guaranteed incubation/pilot stated. WHO IT IS FOR Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students ELIGIBILITY Individual or 2-member teams; mandatory engineering background; TRL below 4; hardware/product/engineering solution; 1-minute idea video. SECTOR FOCUS Hardware products; engineering solutions; energy; mobility; manufacturing; digitalization COST Access: Paid Startup / pitch fee: INR 1,000 Basis: Per team, before GST DATES Starts: 3 September 2026 Registration deadline: 24 August 2026 FORMAT Application questionnaire → team registration → payment → 1-minute video → expert screening → final pitch. HOW TO REGISTER Complete the official application form before today’s deadline; submit video and pay fee. IMPORTANT NOTES Final deadline is 24 August 2026; ₹1,000 + GST; non-refundable. Women-in-Innovation category receives 50% discount. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: ASME India / ASME IMECE India 2026.