Ideathon - Headstart 2026

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, CBIT, presents the IDEATHON 2026 under HEADSTART as part of SUDHEE, CBIT’s annual technical fest. The Ideathon provides a dynamic platform  to conceptualize innovative solutions and address real-world challenges through structured thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Participants are free to choose any relevant technical track or domain and propose a clear, impactful, and practical solution to a real-world problem. The tracks listed below are only for reference and guidance, and participants are not restricted to them, provided the idea has a strong technical foundation.Teams are required to present their idea in the form of a PowerPoint presentation (PPT), which will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on originality, feasibility, and relevance.All teams must fill the Google Form, and only the team details submitted through the form will be considered as valid registration. Eligibility Criteria: Open to all Indian participants  Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized institute/Organization Team Rules: Team size: 1-3 members Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed Each participant can be part of only one team Registration Fees: Single Participant: ₹200 Team of 2 members: ₹350 Team of 3 members: ₹450 Tracks: Healthcare & Medical Technology  Education & EdTech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Sustainability & Environment Smart Cities & Urban Development FinTech & Digital Economy Agriculture & Food Technology (AgriTech) Women Safety & Empowerment Cybersecurity & Privacy Social Impact & Community Development Assistive Technology & Accessibility IoT & Embedded Systems Transportation & Mobility LegalTech & Governance Media, Entertainment & Creative Tech