SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY • DEHRADUN
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY 2026 DEHRADUN

I NNOSPARK
2026 IDEATHON

Empowering the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
School of Science & Technology, SRHU

Open to All Students & Research Scholars
VENUE SRHU Campus, Dehradun

Innovate • Collaborate • Impact

Transform your ideas into impactful solutions through structured evaluation and expert feedback

CASH PRIZES + CERTIFICATES

Important Dates

Don’t miss these key milestones

URGENT
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
30 APR
2026

Final date to submit your idea

AWARD CEREMONY
11 MAY
2026

Final presentations & prize distribution

From Idea to Prototype

InnoSpark 2026 is a high-intensity innovation event organised by the School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Innovators collaborate to generate, refine, and present actionable solutions to real-world challenges.

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Idea-to-Prototype Mindset

Move beyond classroom learning with practical problem-solving

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Interdisciplinary Teams

Open to students & research scholars from all programs

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Real-World Impact

Focus on technology, healthcare, sustainability & UN SDGs

Theme Areas

Develop projects in any of the following specialised domains

1. AI & Emerging Technologies

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and next-gen tech

2. Healthcare & Biomedical Innovation

Advancing medical technology and patient care solutions

3. Agriculture and Food

Enhancing food security and agricultural efficiency

4. Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda

Integrating traditional wellness sciences with modern applications

5. Water & Environmental Sustainability

Tackling climate change, water scarcity & ecological preservation

6. Smart Village & Infrastructure

Rural connectivity and sustainable urban planning

7. Social Impact & Rural Development

Community empowerment and social welfare tools

8. Digital Transformation & Industry 5.0

Human-centric evolution of industrial technology

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9. UN Sustainable Development Goals

Explore global goals and align your ideas with impactful sustainable solutions

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Your Innovation Journey

A structured path from idea to impact — designed to help you refine, validate, and present your solution.

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Register & Submit Your Idea

Form a team of 1–3 members and submit your idea with a clear problem statement and proposed solution.

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Screening & Shortlisting

Top ideas are shortlisted based on innovation, feasibility, and real-world impact potential.

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Final Presentation & Recognition

Present your idea to an expert panel through a structured presentation followed by Q&A. Top teams receive recognition, awards, and further opportunities.

How to Participate

  1. 01 Register at the Registration Desk (Individual / Team)
  2. 02 Receive confirmation + link to Idea Garage
  3. 03 Submit your innovative idea following the guidelines
  4. 04 If selected, get notification for Idea Presentation round
  5. 05 Submit PowerPoint (7–10 slides)
  6. 06 Deliver your Idea Presentation

GUIDELINES FOR IDEA SUBMISSION

  • Ideas solving real-world problems - aligned with upper mentioned themes.
  • Motivation – Why this idea matters
  • Objective – What you aim to achieve
  • Solution – The problem you're solving

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Impact & Innovation
Feasibility
Clarity of Presentation
Potential for Growth

Prizes & Recognition

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1st Prize

Cash Prize / Grant + Special Recognition

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2nd Prize

Cash Prize / Grant

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3rd Prize

Cash Prize / Grant

• Participation certificates for all attendees

• Special Awards: “Best Innovation” and “Social Impact”

• High-potential ideas eligible for patents & research internships

• Career growth opportunities through industry connections