Delhi to host first Industrial Ideathon with 652 student teams competing
More than the cash, however, the real prize is the opportunity for participants to pitch their solutions directly to key policymakers and business leaders in the capital.CHALLENGES AND COMPETITION FORMATOn August 13, NSUT will transform into an 'innovation war room' as 124 shortlisted teams face an eight-hour challenge.They will work on live problem statements, from streamlining supply chains and easing business processes to integrating advanced technology into small-scale units and improving access to finance and markets for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).The top 40 teams from this round will qualify for the grand finale on August 22. Here, they will present their final solutions to a panel of decision-makers, with the winners being felicitated by senior dignitaries.BRIDGING CLASSROOMS AND INDUSTRYIndustries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has called the initiative a bridge between classrooms, factory floors and government offices.He said, 'This overwhelming participation is proof that Delhi's youth want to be part of shaping our industrial future. They're ready to solve the real-world problems our businesses face every day.'Sirsa further added, 'Students get to work on live problems with measurable impact, while policymakers gain fresh, actionable ideas straight from the country's brightest young minds. This is policy by participation in its truest form.'GROWING INTEREST AND REACHThe ideathon has already attracted significant attention, with over one lakh impressions on its official portal and more than 2,000 sign-ups during registration. All participants will receive certificates in recognition of their effort and involvement.Event organisers believe this debut edition could have a lasting influence on Delhi's industrial policies, with the potential for ideas generated here to be implemented in real-world scenarios.Those taking part can track event updates and announcements by visiting the official website industrialideathondelhi.com.If the excitement surrounding this inaugural event is any indication, the capital's industrial strategies in the future may well carry the imprint of its youngest and most dynamic problem-solvers.- Ends
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