IdeaVerse'26

Innovating the Future: From Ideas to Global Impact Welcome to the IIIT Sricity IdeaVerse Hackathon! Building on the tremendous success of the IIIT Sricity National Healthcare Hackathon (2023 & 2024) and the International Healthcare Hackathon 2025, IdeaVerse'26 is IIIT Sri City's flagship innovation challenge — now expanded to two domains: Healthcare and Travel. This year, we invite the brightest minds from across the globe to design transformative, technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges in healthcare delivery and travel experience. Whether you are an engineer, designer, clinician, or data scientist, IdeaVerse'26 is your platform to turn bold ideas into measurable impact. IdeaVerse'26 is hosted in collaboration with Tabhi Groups, Pranik, Miraee and Aarna, bridging innovation across borders. Event Highlights: Dates: Presentation Round End: 19 March 2026 In-Person Grand Finale: 26 March – 28 March 2026 (60 hours of intense innovation at IIIT Sri City, India) Partnership: In collaboration with Tabhi Groups, Pranik, Miraee and Aarna, bridging innovation across borders. Prize Pool: 1st Prize: ₹70,000 2nd Prize: ₹40,000 3rd Prize: ₹20,000 6 Consolation Prizes: ₹5,000 each 5 Most Promising Ideas: ₹4,000 each Themes and Indicative Topics: Domain 1: Healthcare — Telehealth & Digital Health Innovation Maternal Telecare Risk Triage for High-Risk Pregnancies Build an AI-enabled telecare system that identifies and prioritizes high-risk pregnancies using remote monitoring data and patient-reported symptoms. The system should assist healthcare workers in identifying complications early and ensuring timely medical intervention for pregnant women in remote or underserved regions. TB & Respiratory Tele-Triage Assistant for PHCs: Develop an AI-based triage assistant that helps Primary Health Centers (PHCs) identify potential tuberculosis or respiratory disease cases during remote consultations.The system analyzes symptoms, patient history, and risk factors to guide healthcare workers in prioritizing testing and treatment. Longitudinal Health Record Companion for Chronic Disease Telecare: Create a digital companion system that maintains long-term health records for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart conditions. The system should track patient data over time and assist doctors during teleconsultations by providing comprehensive health insights. Digital Mental Health Triage and Navigation for Youth: Build an AI-driven platform that helps young individuals identify mental health concerns and connects them with appropriate resources, counselors, or teletherapy services. The system should provide early mental health support and reduce barriers to seeking help.  Multilingual Voice-First Symptom Narratives for Low-Literacy Patients Develop a voice-based healthcare interface that allows patients with limited literacy to describe symptoms in their native language. The system converts spoken narratives into structured medical information for healthcare providers. Medication Adherence & Side-Effect Tracker Integrated with Teleconsults: Build a system that helps patients track medication schedules and report side effects during teleconsultations. The platform should improve treatment adherence and allow doctors to monitor patient responses remotely. Digital Front-Door for Migrant Workers: Multilingual Health Navigation: Create a digital healthcare entry point designed specifically for migrant workers who may face language and access barriers. The system should guide users through healthcare services, insurance schemes, and telemedicine consultations. Geriatric Telecare Companion for Frailty & Polypharmacy: Develop an AI-based telecare companion that supports elderly patients managing multiple medications and health conditions. The system should assist caregivers and doctors by monitoring health risks and medication conflicts. Disaster & Outbreak Tele-Triage Command Center: Design a centralized telehealth system that helps authorities manage healthcare triage during disasters or disease outbreaks. The platform should prioritize cases, allocate resources, and provide remote consultation capabilities. Smart Referral & Counter-Referral System Between PHC and Tertiary Hospitals: Develop a digital referral system that connects Primary Health Centers with higher-level hospitals for seamless patient care. The system should ensure proper patient tracking between different levels of healthcare facilities. Smartphone-Based Tele-Ophthalmology Screening Assistant: Create a smartphone-based solution that helps screen eye conditions remotely using camera-based imaging and AI analysis. The system should assist early detection of common eye diseases. Tele-Rehabilitation Coach Using Smartphone Sensors: Build a rehabilitation system that uses smartphone sensors to guide patients through physical therapy exercises remotely. The platform should track movement and provide corrective feedback. Assistive Telemedicine Interface for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Users: Develop a telemedicine interface designed to improve accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients. The system should support sign language interpretation and real-time captions. Low-Vision & Cognitive-Friendly Teleconsult UX Kit: Create an accessible telemedicine interface optimized for users with low vision or cognitive challenges. The design should prioritize simplicity, clarity, and ease of navigation. Consent & Privacy Manager for Patient-Controlled Telehealth Data Sharing: Develop a secure system that allows patients to control how their medical data is shared with healthcare providers. The platform should ensure transparency and patient-driven consent management. Smart Tele-Queue & Appointment Orchestrator for Hybrid Clinics: Build an intelligent appointment and queue management system that integrates both in-person and teleconsultation workflows. The system should optimize patient flow and reduce waiting times. Climate-Smart Telehealth Hub for Sustainable Care Delivery: Create a telehealth infrastructure designed to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare delivery. The platform should promote digital consultations and optimize resource use. Green Telehealth Device & Asset Lifecycle Tracker: Develop a digital system that tracks the lifecycle of telehealth devices and equipment to promote sustainability and efficient resource usage. The system should monitor device usage, maintenance, and recycling. Domain 2: Travel — Intelligent & Personalized Travel Experiences Autonomous AI agent for managing travel disruption: Build an always-on AI system that automatically handles travel disruptions like delays, cancellations, or missed connections. Instead of the traveler figuring it out, the AI proactively resolves it. Example Scenario: Flight delay detected: AI automatically: Finds alternative flights Rebooks Updates itinerary Notifies traveler An AI-powered personal assistant that enhances the traveler's experience during the trip by recommending nearby places, food, activities, and services in real time based on: Current location Time of day User preferences Trip purpose (business/leisure) Free time between meetings The assistant proactively suggests things instead of the user searching manually. Example Scenario: A traveler lands in Bengaluru for a business meeting. At 6:30 PM the assistant sends a notification: "You have free time this evening. Here are some great places within 10 minutes of your hotel." Suggestions: Top restaurants Coffee shops Quick sightseeing spots Business-friendly meeting lounges Autonomous AI agent for managing travel disruption: Build an always-on AI system that automatically handles travel disruptions like delays, cancellations, or missed connections. Instead of the traveler figuring it out, the AI proactively resolves it. Example Scenario:- Flight delay detected: AI automatically: Finds alternative flights Rebooks Updates itinerary Notifies traveler An AI-powered personal assistant that enhances the traveler's experience during the trip by recommending nearby places, food, activities, and services in real time based on: Current location Time of day User preferences Trip purpose (business/leisure) Free time between meetings The assistant proactively suggests things instead of the user searching manually. Example Scenario: A traveler lands in Bengaluru for a business meeting. At 6:30 PM the assistant sends a notification: "You have free time this evening. Here are some great places within 10 minutes of your hotel." Suggestions: Top restaurants Coffee shops Quick sightseeing spots Business-friendly meeting lounges Chief Guests and Jury Members: CEO's of Sponsored Organizations  Eligibility & Team Structure Open to students, researchers, and AI enthusiasts worldwide Team size: 3 to 4 members Interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged Participants may register individually and form teams on the platform Each team may submit only one solution Solutions must be original and not submitted to any other competition simultaneously Why Participate in IdeaVerse'26? Global Platform: Collaborate and compete with innovators from India, UAE, and beyond Real-World Impact: Build solutions addressing critical healthcare and travel challenges Expert Mentorship: Access guidance from professors, clinicians, and industry leaders Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, VCs, and hospital innovators Recognition: Showcase your work to a global audience and gain visibility on Unstop and beyond Prestigious Partnership: Collaboration with Tabhi Groups, Pranik, Miraee and Aarna Submission Guidelines: Round 1 (Online): Submit a problem solution presentation, slide deck (max 7 slides) via unstop. Please find the template here:  Round 2 (Grand Finale — In-Person): Shortlisted teams present a working prototype or detailed demo at IIIT Sri City campus for 60 hours of intensive innovation All solutions must address one problem statement from either the Healthcare or Travel domain Use of Generative AI, machine learning, and open-source frameworks is encouraged