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About Innovation Track

In a world driven by creativity and problem-solving, the Innovation Challenge Track emerges as a platform for fostering groundbreaking ideas. This track inspires participants to think beyond conventional boundaries, align their innovative ideas with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and showcase their vision for a sustainable future. By focusing on ideation without the requirement for physical prototypes, this track ensures inclusivity and broad participation, empowering changemakers from diverse backgrounds.

Theme

Innovation Track: Dream Bigger, Solve Holistically, Impact Globally

“ Holistic Solutions through Innovation inline with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals”

This theme emphasizes delivering holistic solutions aligned with the United Nations’ SDGs. It challenges participants to creatively address global challenges with innovative ideas that create a meaningful and lasting impact across various domains.

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Deadline: 20 / 02 / 2025

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Key Focus Areas

  • Creative Solutions for Global Challenges : Innovative ideas addressing pressing issues such as climate change, poverty, education, and healthcare.
  • Scalability and Impact: Ideas that are scalable and capable of creating significant positive impact.
  • Inclusivity and Accessibility : Solutions that promote inclusivity, ensuring diverse communities benefit equally.
  • Technological Integration : Leveraging advancements in AI, IoT, renewable energy, and other cutting-edge technologies to address challenges.
  • Alignment with SDGs : Ideas that contribute to the realization of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Objectives:

The main objective of the Innovation Track in YESIST12 is to harness creative thinking and innovative solutions to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to achieve this by:

Encourage Ideation

Inspire participants to dream big and think creatively.

Promote Inclusivity

Provide an open platform that removes barriers to innovation and welcomes diverse participants.

Foster Problem-Solving

Encourage actionable and impactful solutions to global challenges.

Empower Changemakers

Showcase ideas with the potential to drive meaningful global change.

Who can Participate?

Participants in the Innovation Challenge Track 2025 are diverse and inclusive, welcoming individuals passionate about addressing global challenges through innovative ideas.

Participants are encouraged to align their initiatives with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Team Details

  • Team Size : In the range of 1 to 4 members.
  • Team Registration : Teams must register with a chosen mentor through Pilot entry or Direct Entry.
  • Eligibility : Open to university students, innovators, and professionals dedicated to sustainable development.

Benefits

  • Enhance Employability : Gain recognition for innovative thinking, which boosts employability and career prospects.
  • Skill Development : Build practical problem-solving and creative thinking skills through project-based learning.
  • Networking Opportunities : Interact with industry experts, mentors, and peers in an international setting.
  • Recognition and Awards : Gain acknowledgment for impactful ideas at an international platform.
  • Post-Competition Opportunities : Access potential mentorship for project development and future entrepreneurial ventures.

Milestones

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Idea Submission Opens

Submission Window

22 January 2025 – 10 February 2025

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Idea Submission Opens

Announcement of Selected Ideas

20 February 2025

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Further Submissions

Extended Submission Window

11 February 2025 – 5 March 2025

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Announcement of Additional Selected Ideas

Extended Submission Window

10 March 2025

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Final Selections

Announcement of Finalized Ideas

15 March 2025

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Knowledge Enhancement Webinars

Webinar 1: Think Big, Act Smart: Strategies for Holistic Problem-Solving

10 April 2025

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Knowledge Enhancement Webinars

Webinar 2: Empowering Changemakers: Turning Concepts into Impact

10 June 2025

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Grand Finale

Final Presentations and Awards

What Projects can be submitted?

The Innovation Challenge Track welcomes projects that align with the theme “Dream Bigger, Solve Holistically, Impact Globally” and focus on the following areas:

  • AI and Digital Transformation : Leveraging AI and IoT to address global challenges.
  • Renewable Energy and Sustainability : Innovative solutions for sustainable energy and environmental conservation.
  • Healthcare and Education : Ideas enhancing accessibility and quality in healthcare and education.
  • Community-Driven Initiatives : Grassroots innovations addressing local challenges and fostering societal progress.
  • Technology for Inclusive Growth : Technological advancements that promote inclusivity and equity across communities.
  • Open Innovation : Projects that embrace collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and unconventional approaches to create groundbreaking solutions in any domain.

WHAT A PILOT NEEDS TO DO ?

Before Prelims

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COMMITTEE & DETAILS

As per your planning & execution, work on building your organizing committee & get prelims details confirmed.

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COLLABORATION PREP.

Look for sponsorships via IEEE/Industries or self-sponsor for hosting the prelims round.

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PUBLICITY PREP.

Download required posters templates from IEEE YESIST12 Brand Toolkit.

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COMMENCE PROMOTION

Minimum 5 (Five) Colleges/ Universities. (if applicable, please have separate rounds for Pre- University Students)

During & After Prelims

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ORGANIZE PRELIMS AS PER YESIST12 GUIDELINES

Jury Members: Academia, Industry ar Steering Member
(Let the YESIST12 team know in case of assistance with finding Jury members)

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EVALUATION GUIDELINES

• Creativity/Novelty Application
• Relevance to the theme
• Application of standards
• Deliverability
• Scalability

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SHORTLIST WINNERS/ RUNNER-UP

Shortlist the finalists as per the Track’s evaluation criteria.

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REPORT SUBMISSION

Submit your report via a Google Form After the conduction of the prelims

FAQs:

1. Who is eligible to participate?

Open to students, professionals, and innovators passionate about sustainable development and innovation.

2. What can be the strength of each team?

Teams can have 1 to 4 members.

3. Is it compulsory to have a mentor?

Yes, teams must register with a chosen mentor.

4. Can the project idea deviate from the theme?

While alignment with the theme is encouraged, projects with significant impact potential are welcome.

5. What are the submission guidelines?

Submissions must follow the IEEE YESIST12 branding template.

6. Can abstracts be revised post-submission?

Yes, revisions are allowed before the submission deadline.

7.How are projects evaluated?

Projects are judged based on creativity, relevance to SDGs, scalability, and deliverability.

For any Queries, please contact

  • Chair

    Dr. Gunjan Varshney
    Chair | Innovation Challenge Track
    Email: ictrackieeeyesist12@gmail.com
    Phone: +91 98732 52351

  • Co - Chair

    Chandrika Punnam
    Co-Chair | Innovation Challenge Track
    Email: ictrackieeeyesist12@gmail.com
    Phone: +91 63046 09193

Reach Out for Assistance:

Mohammed Ayaan | Pilot Coordinator
Contact Number: 90945 62829

Join the Innovation Challenge Track and be part of the movement to create impactful, sustainable, and inclusive solutions for a better tomorrow!

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