SustainTech Challenge 2026

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1. Introduction

SustainTech Challenge 2026 was an 8-day innovation competition organized by IEEE Region 10 AdHoc Committee on Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ACEI), hosted by IEEE Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, IEEE Jamia Hamdard, and IEEE Noida International University Student Branches in collaboration with IEEE India Council, IEEE Delhi Section, and IEEE WIE Delhi Section. The event brought together innovators and students from both universities and schools to design and pitch smart solutions addressing real-world sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

2. Event Highlights

Event Flow & Timeline:

 

16 August 2026 – Idea Submission Deadline

18 August 2026 – Shortlisting of Selected Teams

20 August 2026 – Technical Report Submission Deadline

22 August 2026 – Prototype Demonstration (Online)

23 August 2026 – Grand Finale with Q&A (Online)

 

Participation & Track Distribution:

 

 Initial Project Submissions: 103 teams
Shortlisted Teams after Round 1: 14 teams
Active Participants in Final Round: 13 teams (1 team withdrew)
Track Distribution: 3 innovation tracks with 4-4-5 team allocation
Judges: 2 judges assigned to each track for both evaluation rounds

Key Activities & Events:

 

Round 1 Evaluation – Project abstracts and inputs from 103 teams were evaluated across 3 innovation tracks. Each track had 2 judges, and the submissions were evaluated on the basis of 5 different judging parameters. Following the evaluation, 14 teams were shortlisted for the next stage.

Technical Report Submission – All shortlisted teams submitted detailed technical documentation of their proposed solutions.

SDGs & Sustainability Assessment – A comprehensive quiz testing participants’ knowledge on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability principles was administered.

Track Allocation – The 14 shortlisted teams were divided into 3 innovation tracks for further evaluation. One team subsequently withdrew, resulting in 13 active teams in the final round.

Prototype Demonstration – Teams showcased their working prototypes or presented their proposed ideas and design implementations during the final stage.

Final Presentations – Grand Finale presentations were conducted online, with each team allocated 10 minutes for their presentation followed by 2–3 minutes of Q&A with the judges. Each track had 2 judges for the final round as well.

Awards – Following the final evaluation, 5 teams won awards based on their performance in the challenge.

 

Participant Demographics:

 

The challenge attracted diverse participation from both university and school students, promoting innovation across educational levels and disciplines.

3. Outcomes

 

The challenge successfully facilitated innovation and collaboration among 13 competing teams. Key outcomes include:

• 103 teams submitted project abstracts and inputs during the initial evaluation round

• 14 teams were shortlisted following evaluation based on 5 judging parameters

• 13 teams competed across 3 innovation tracks in the final round after 1 team withdrew

• Each track was evaluated by 2 judges during both evaluation rounds

• Technical reports showcasing innovative solutions addressing real-world sustainability challenges

• Working prototypes and design implementations demonstrated during the prototype demonstration phase

• Comprehensive SDGs and Sustainability quiz administered to assess participant knowledge

• Final presentations with 10 minutes presentation + 2–3 minutes Q&A format providing constructive feedback from judges

• 5 teams won awards following the final evaluation

• Participants gained practical experience in problem-solving, prototyping, and pitching innovative ideas

• Cross-institutional collaboration across IEEE Student Branches demonstrating commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

 

Prize Pool: ₹25,000

 

Team Size: Up to 4 members per team

 

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Branch Counselor: Prof (Dr.) Parul Agarwal

Teacher Coordinators: Prof (Dr.) Jawed Ahmed, Dr. Richa Gupta

IEEE JHSB Chairperson: Md. Aasif

IEEE WIE JHSB Chairperson: Afraaz Hashmi

Report Submitted By: Aliza Khan

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