EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Considering the state of today’s world, where problems are more in number than solutions, and sustainability, a dream, it is high time we tip the scales. It comes as no surprise that the only thing to have sustained itself for thousands of years, surviving its own onslaught, is nature.
Functioning in an incredibly sustained and balanced manner, nature has answers to our most complicated problems, if only we care to observe.
The most revolutionary movements were all sparked off by a single thought.
So, get ideating, drawing inspiration from nature. Amalgamate your observations and innovate to make our lives sustainable and easier.
Prizes worth INR 25000
FORMAT:
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Round 1: Online
Participants have to submit an abstract with a brief description of their idea on or before 12th February 2018.
Deadline Extended till 12th February 2018.
To submit your abstract:
1. Click 'Upload Abstract' which will lead you to a new page.
2. Exercise the provision to upload files on the new page.
3. With that, your submission of abstract is complete.
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Round 2: Online
Shortlisted participants are expected to work on their ideas and submit them in the form of a PowerPoint presentation explaining the objective, market impact and innovativeness of the idea on or before 1st March 2018. Participants should also voiceover the presentation compulsorily.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
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Creativity/Innovation in the idea.
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Extent of development of the Idea.
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Potential for Impact.
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Scalability.
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Economic feasibility.
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Quality of presentation.
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Applications related to the topics listed in the problem statement will be given first preference in the second round.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:-
Your innovation may find application in one of these fields.
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Health Care (Red Biotechnology)
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Food and Agriculture (Green Biotechnology)
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Environmental Conservation and Industry (White Biotechnology)
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Aquaculture and Fisheries (Blue Biotechnology)
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Bio sensing technology
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Biomimicry
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Drug Delivery Mechanisms
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Sanitation
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Automobile
The participants are required to work on their idea, explain their concept in detail, analyze its pros and cons, feasibility and experimental results, and prepare a presentation based on their work.
FAQs:
1. What are the various ways in which the final project can be submitted?
Ans. The project must be submitted as a presentation (in .pptx format)
2. What are the various fields in which the projects may be?
Ans. The projects that deal with the topics given in problem statement are given priority in the final round. However, the participant is free to choose from the field of his/her choice.
3. Is a prototype of the model required?
Ans. No, the event is completely online and does not require any prototypes (not mandatory).
4. Are UG-PG collaboration teams, cross college teams allowed?
Ans. Yes
5. Is any registration fee required?
Ans. No. Except for registration fee for Pragyan, no special fee is needed.
6. Is the voiceover for the Presentation compulsory?
Ans. Yes.
RULES:
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Maximum of 3 members per team.
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The abstract must contain less than 250 words.
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The final presentation must contain less than 30 Slides.
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All the entries must be submitted before the stipulated deadline.
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Team registration on the Pragyan website is mandatory.