What's Happening

Events

Stay up to date with workshops, grand finales, mentorship sessions, and more — all centred around the Visvesvaraya Ideathon.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar — these are the key milestones of the current Ideathon cycle.

MAY 15
Open

Ideathon Submissions Open

The submission portal opens for both School and College categories. Start preparing your idea proposals now.

📍 Online 🕘 All Day
Register / Submit
JUL 10
Workshop

Idea Refinement Workshop

A live online workshop where registered participants get guidance from industry mentors on sharpening their proposals.

📍 Online — Zoom 🕘 3:00 PM IST
Register Now
AUG 1
Deadline

Submission Deadline

Last date to submit your idea proposal. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM IST on this date.

📍 Online Portal 🕘 11:59 PM IST
Submit Before Deadline
SEP 10
Announcement

Finalists Announced

The top ideas from both categories will be announced publicly. Finalists will be contacted directly for the Grand Finale.

📍 Online 🕘 12:00 PM IST

Past Events

A record of the milestones we've celebrated together.

May 15, 2025

Ideathon 2025 — Launch Ceremony

The inaugural launch of the Visvesvaraya Ideathon, attended by educators, students, and industry leaders from across Karnataka.

Completed
Jul 10, 2025

Mentorship Bootcamp — Bengaluru

A two-day intensive bootcamp where 40 registered teams received one-on-one mentorship from senior engineers and entrepreneurs.

Completed
Aug 1, 2025

Submission Deadline — 2025 Cycle

Over 120 ideas submitted from 80+ institutions across India in the first cycle of the Ideathon.

Completed
Sep 15, 2025

Grand Finale 2025 — Awards Ceremony

The first Grand Finale was held in Bengaluru. Winners were awarded prizes and incubation support in a ceremony honouring Sir MV's birth anniversary.

Completed

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