Invento Expo
Invento-Expo: Showcasing Innovations Across Technical Colleges
A Joint Initiative by IEEE AP-S Student Chapter IIIT-BBSR & TARS
Invento-Expo is a premier innovation and project exhibition designed to showcase impactful student-led technical solutions from ITI, Diploma, B.Tech, and other technical institutions.
Objective
• Promote innovation and practical problem-solving
• Encourage industry–academia collaboration
• Provide exposure to students, startups, and innovators
• Create opportunities for funding, mentorship, and partnerships
Eligibility
• Students from ITI, Diploma, B.Tech, and other technical backgrounds
• Tech-based startups founded by students
• Teams consisting of 2 to 4 members
Project Requirements
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or working prototype is mandatory
• Hardware projects
• Applied software solutions
• Tech-driven startup ideas
• Projects with real-world implementation and impact
Selection Process
• Shortlisting based on PPT submission including:
- Problem statement
- Proposed solution
- Technical approach
- Implementation details
- Impact and scalability
• Product demonstration video (optional but highly recommended)
Exhibition Details
• Selected teams will receive stall space for two days
• Fixed presentation/demo hours will be allotted each day
• Teams must be present throughout the event
• Interaction opportunities with industry professionals, academicians, government officials, investors, and tech enthusiasts
• Detailed instructions will be shared after project selection
Judging Criteria
• Innovation and uniqueness
• Practical relevance and real-world impact
• Technical feasibility and execution quality
• Presentation and demonstration effectiveness
• Decision of the Official Judging Authority will be final and binding
Awards
• Grand Prize worth ₹30,000
Registration Fee
• ₹149 per student
Date and Time
Location
Hosts
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- IIIT Bhubaneswar
- Gothapatna, PO: Malipada, Bhubaneswar - 751003, Odisha, India
- Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- India 751003
Agenda
Day 1: Inauguration & Project Showcase
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Participant Registration
• Stall Allocation
• Project Setup & Technical Verification
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
• Inaugural Ceremony
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Welcome Address
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Introduction to Invento-Expo
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Address by Chief Guest / Dignitaries
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Formal Inauguration
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
• Judges’ Orientation & Evaluation Briefing
11:00 AM – 01:30 PM
• Project Exhibition – Session I
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Live Demonstrations
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Initial Evaluation Round
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Interaction with Visitors & Industry Delegates
01:30 PM – 02:15 PM
• Lunch Break
02:15 PM – 04:30 PM
• Project Exhibition – Session II
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Continued Demonstrations
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Expert Feedback & Mentorship Interaction
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
• Day 1 Review & Announcements
Day 2: Final Evaluation & Valedictory Ceremony
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Reporting & Stall Preparation
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Final Round Evaluation
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Detailed Technical Assessment
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Question & Answer Session with Judges
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Scoring & Documentation
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM
• Lunch Break
01:15 PM – 02:30 PM
• Industry Interaction & Networking Session
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Startup Discussions
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Collaboration Opportunities
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Expert & Investor Feedback
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
• Judges’ Deliberation
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
• Valedictory Ceremony
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Announcement of Winners
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Prize Distribution (Grand Prize Worth ₹30,000)
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Certificate Distribution
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Closing Remarks
04:30 PM
• Formal Conclusion of Invento-Expo