OFFICIAL CHALLENGE TELEMETRY SPECS
IDEAx NORTH EAST CHALLENGE SPECS
IDEAx North East Design Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026 is an initiative led by IIT and IIM alumni, including alumni of the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati, entrepreneurs, innovators, and Trijos Foundation to strengthen the ecosystem of design, innovation, entrepreneurship, and future leadership in North East India.
// TARGET MISSION SECTORS
Healthcare
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Agriculture
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Education
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Tourism
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Sustainability
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Climate Resilience
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Digital Transformation
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Manufacturing
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Creative Industries
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Public Services
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👥 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
IDEAx welcomes participation from North East India, across India, and globally:
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Students and young innovators
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Researchers and academicians
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Startups and entrepreneurs
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Professionals and industry innovators
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Educational institutions and universities
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Innovation and incubation centres
🎯 THE IDEAx CHALLENGE CRITERIA
Participants are invited to build innovative solutions that:
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Address real-world challenges and opportunities in North East India.
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Create measurable social, economic, environmental, or technological impact.
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Demonstrate originality, user-centric design, and entrepreneurial thinking.
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Have practical implementation pathways.
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Possess potential to scale across India and global markets.
IDEAS INSPIRED BY THE NORTH EAST. SOLUTIONS DESIGNED FOR THE WORLD.