🚀 Event Overview

Google Ideate 2.0 - Student Innovation Challenge is an interdepartmental ideathon designed to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving among students. Hosted under GDG on Campus SVIET and as part of the Global Futures Summit 2.0: Industry and HR Perspectives - 2025, this event aligns with the Google Solution Challenge 2025 and aims to encourage students to develop ideas based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 🌍.

📅 Event Timeline

🗓️ 1st March - 3rd March: Live Registration & Submission

Participants must register and submit their PowerPoint presentations (PPTs) 📊 showcasing their innovative ideas.

The submissions will be evaluated, and the top 25 presentations will be shortlisted for the next stage.

🗓️ 4th March: U-Zone Presentation

The top 25 teams will present their ideas at the U-Zone 🎤.

A panel of judges will evaluate the presentations based on creativity, feasibility, impact, and alignment with the 17 UN SDGs 🌱.

5 teams will be selected for the final round.

🏆 Final Presentation: Auditorium - In Front of HR & Industrialists

The top 5 teams will present their ideas in front of esteemed HR representatives and industry experts 🧑‍💼👩‍💼.

Winners will be selected based on their presentation, potential real-world impact, and innovation 💡.

🎁 Prize Pool

The total prize pool includes worth INR 25,000/- 💸.

Additional recognition opportunities may include mentorship, networking opportunities 🤝, and potential project funding 💡.

🎓 Eligibility & Participation

The event is open to all students from any department (cross-departmental participation is encouraged 🤝).

Each team must consist of 2-4 members 👥.

Ideas must strictly adhere to the 17 UN SDGs 🌍 and follow the principles of the Google Solution Challenge 2025 🚀.

📜 Rules & Regulations

Originality 🔍: The idea must be original and not previously implemented or copied.

Alignment with SDGs 🌎: Each project must align with at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Google Solution Challenge Guidelines 🚀: The ideathon follows the official Google Solution Challenge 2025 framework.

Presentation Format 📊: Submitted PPTs must be in the standard format (Max 10 slides), including problem statement, solution, implementation plan, and expected impact.

Decision Authority ⚖️: Judges' decisions at every stage will be final and binding.

Team Composition 👥: A team can have 2 to 4 members. Cross-departmental collaborations are highly encouraged.

Intellectual Property 💡: Participants retain ownership of their ideas, but The Uniques Community and event organizers reserve the right to feature selected projects in promotional materials.

📊 Evaluation Criteria

Innovation & Creativity (30%) 🎨 – Uniqueness of the idea and its potential impact.

Feasibility & Implementation (25%) ⚙️ – Practicality of executing the idea.

Alignment with UN SDGs (20%) 🌍 – How well the project adheres to the global sustainability goals.

Presentation & Communication (15%) 🗣️ – Clarity and effectiveness of the presentation.

Scalability & Sustainability (10%) 🌱 – Long-term viability and potential expansion of the idea.