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IDEATHON 2026•Innovation / Ideation

MULTIVERSE OF IDEAS

Idea-focused startup challenge where teams pitch technical solutions, market-fit models, UVP frameworks, and sustainable engineering innovations.

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ENTRY FEE & PRIZE POOL💰
₹10,000
Fee: ₹299 per Team
EVENT DATE & TIME📅
12 October 2026
Report: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VENUE LOCATION📍
Seminar Hall, MBA Block
NMIET Campus, Bhubaneswar
FORMAT & EVALUATION👥
2 – 4 Members per Team
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OFFICIAL RESOURCE CENTER

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS & TEMPLATES

IDEATHON SAMPLE DECK📊 PPTX PRESENTATION

MULTIVERSE OF IDEAS SAMPLE DECK TEMPLATE

Official 10-slide startup sample PPT presentation template for problem definition, UVP, architecture, GTM roadmap, and revenue model.

ABOUT MULTIVERSE OF IDEAS

Multiverse of Ideas is NIRMIT's premier startup ideathon where student innovators, product thinkers, and tech entrepreneurs present technology-driven solutions to critical societal, business, and sustainability problems.

🎯 KEY OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES

⚡Identify meaningful real-world problem statements and target user personas.
⚡Propose innovative, scalable technology architectures and Unique Value Propositions (UVP).
⚡Formulate sustainable business models, revenue strategies, and GTM roadmaps.
⚡Defend startup vision in a high-stakes 12-minute sample PPT presentation & jury Q&A session.
TARGET ELIGIBILITY & PREREQUISITES

Aspiring entrepreneurs, product managers, engineering innovators, and business management students.

🏆 PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN (₹10,000 TOTAL)

🥇 1ST PRIZE WINNER
₹5,000 + Ideathon Trophy
🥈 2ND RUNNER-UP
₹3,000 + Merit Certificate
🥉 3RD RUNNER-UP
₹2,000 + Merit Certificate

IN-PERSON STAGE FLOW & FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

Top 20 pre-selected teams receive 12 minutes total on stage (5–7 minutes live sample PPT presentation followed by 5 minutes of intensive jury Q&A). Teams present problem statements, target user segmentation, technical architecture, unique value proposition (UVP), and financial sustainability models.

📌 DETAILED ROUND-BY-ROUND STAGE SPECIFICATIONS

STAGE 1: ONLINE ABSTRACT & VIDEO SCREENING

Pre-Selection Filtering

⏱ Prior to Event

Teams submit a 10-slide sample PPT, problem summary, and 2-min intro video in registration form. Top 20 teams shortlisted.

KEY STAGE DELIVERABLES & OUTCOMES:
✔ 10-Slide Sample PPT✔ Problem Statement Abstract✔ 2-Min Video Pitch
STAGE 2: MEDIA CONSOLE LOAD & BRIEFING

Slide Check & Sequence Draw

⏱ 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Selected teams load final presentation slides at the media console desk and receive pitch sequence numbers.

KEY STAGE DELIVERABLES & OUTCOMES:
✔ Verified Sample PPT File✔ Pitch Sequence Number
STAGE 3: LIVE SAMPLE PPT & JURY Q&A

12 Mins Total Allocation

⏱ 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Teams deliver a 5–7 minute live presentation followed by 5 minutes of intensive jury Q&A defense before investor judges.

KEY STAGE DELIVERABLES & OUTCOMES:
✔ Live Stage Sample PPT✔ Jury Q&A Defense

TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & EVALUATION MATRIX

📊 OFFICIAL JURY SCORING WEIGHTAGES

25%METRIC 1
Problem Definition & Need

Clarity of real-world problem, target user identification, and market gap.

25%METRIC 2
Innovation & Tech Feasibility

Uniqueness of solution architecture and technical implementation viability.

25%METRIC 3
Business Model & Scalability

Revenue strategy, unit economics, market size, and growth roadmap.

25%METRIC 4
Pitch Quality & Jury Defense

Communication clarity, slide design, time discipline, and Q&A answers.

🛠️ TECHNICAL & HARDWARE SETUP

  • HD presentation projection system with HDMI/Type-C inputs
  • Wireless handheld microphones & lapels for presenters
  • Digital countdown timer display visible to presenters
  • Power supply for jury scoring tablets

🏛️ VENUE & ARENA SPECIFICATIONS

  • MBA Seminar Hall with tiered executive seating
  • Presentation podium & stage area
  • Dedicated jury panel table with evaluation marksheets

COMPREHENSIVE RULES & ELIGIBILITY DIRECTIVES

  • Pitch presentations must strictly stay within the 5 to 7 minute window.
  • Slides must cover: Problem Statement, Solution Architecture, Target Market, UVP, and Feasibility.
  • All team members must be present during the live presentation for jury Q&A.
  • Pre-selected teams must load their presentation slides at the media console prior to session start.
  • Unauthorised change of presentation slides on stage is prohibited.
  • 🚫 Cross-College Teams Prohibited: Cross-college or non-college teams are strictly prohibited. All members of a team MUST belong to the exact same college/institute. Cross-college or non-college teams will face immediate disqualification and elimination.
  • 🏫 Multiple Teams Allowed: Each college or institute is permitted to enter multiple separate teams for this event.
  • 🆔 Mandatory Identity & Approval Documents: All team members must carry a valid physical College Student ID Card, Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport), and an official Approval Letter / NOC from their respective college authority for campus gate entry and verification.
  • Strict adherence to allocated stage/presentation timings. Overtime performance will incur point penalties.
  • Decisions rendered by the official NIRMIT 2.0 evaluation jury panel are absolute, final, and non-negotiable.
📋 INSTITUTIONAL CODEBOOK & GATE SECURITYPlease review the official Rules & Regulations page for full details on ID card, Aadhaar, college approval NOC, and campus security guidelines.
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STUDENT LEADS & COORDINATORS

STUDENT LEADS & COORDINATORS (FROM VOLUNTEER ROSTER)

🎓
Gayatri Rout
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Dhananjaya Sathpathy
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