ELIGIBILITY & RULES SPECS
MISSION GUIDELINES
Review the submission rules, team structure, design criteria, and evaluation guidelines for IDEAx Challenge 2026.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students, independent designers, researchers, startups, and innovators from or working for North East India.
- Individual entries as well as team entries (up to 4 members) are accepted.
- Solutions can be at any stage: conceptual design, working prototype, or market-ready product.
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Evaluation Parameters
Design Innovation (30%)
Originality of design, user ergonomics, and visual aesthetics.
Regional Impact (30%)
Relevance to local challenges in North East India and potential scalability.
Feasibility & Prototype (20%)
Technical viability, prototyping progress, and implementation clarity.
Presentation & Pitch (20%)
Clarity of pitch deck, video demonstration, and team response to jury.
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Submission Deliverables
- PDF Presentation Deck (Max 10 slides summarizing problem, design, tech, and roadmap).
- High-resolution design renders, CAD drawings, or software MVP link.
- Short video presentation or prototype demonstration link (Optional but recommended).