Samarthya
2026
Ideate • Innovate • Impact
Competition Mode
Hybrid
Online + Offline
Date
12 August 2026
Venue
SKNCOE, Pune
About Samarthya 2026
Samarthya 2026 is a national-level Project Competition and exhibition organized by SKN IEEE Student Branch. To accommodate all kinds of innovators, the event features **two distinct tracks** tailored to your project's completion state.
Project Competition
Designed for teams with physical or software working prototypes. Put your engineering skills to the test and showcase a live demonstration.
Ideathon
Designed for conceptual pitches, research ideas, and pitch decks. Focus purely on brainstorming, feasibility, and slide pitches (no working prototype required).
Competition Themes:
- Women-Centric Innovation
- Open Innovation
Both tracks follow a hybrid final format, with offline presentation for Pune-based teams and online presentation options for outside Pune teams.
Competition Themes
Choose a theme that aligns with your innovative ideas.
Women-Centric Innovation
Technology-driven solutions addressing women-centric societal challenges.
Open Innovation
Innovative ideas solving practical real-world problems from any domain.
Competition Process
PPT Submission
Project track teams submit their project presentation PPT. Ideathon track has NO shortlisting and goes directly to the Final Presentation round.
Evaluation based on:
Shortlisted teams proceed to Round 2.
Prototype Video
Shortlisted project teams submit a working prototype video walkthrough.
Evaluation based on:
Shortlisted teams proceed to the Final Round.
Final Presentation
Finalists from Project Track & ALL registered Ideathon teams present their final ideas before expert judges.
Evaluation based on:
Final track winners decided by Jury.
Prize Pool ₹10,000
Project Track
₹4,500
₹2,000
Ideathon Track
₹1,500
₹1,000
Special Women-Centric Innovation Award
Awarded to the best innovative team consisting of all-female members.
₹1,000 Cash
Registration Fees
Project Track
per team
Ideathon Track
per team
Our Partners
Community Partners
Why Participate?
Unlock your potential and showcase your skills on a national platform.
National Level Competition
Expert Jury
Networking
Innovation Exposure
Recognition
Certificates
Industry Feedback
Portfolio Enhancement