InnoPitch 2025
InnoPitch 2025 was a department-level ideathon held on 14 November 2025 at the Interview Room, Block 3, First Floor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Kengeri Campus. The event brought together students from Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science and Electronics & Communication Engineering to present innovative solutions and compete for advancement to the interdepartmental competition Innowave 2025.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the activity
1. Students from AIML&DS actively participated, with interdisciplinary entries from ECE.
2. 22 participants (8 second-year, 12 third-year, 2 ECE) formed 10 registered teams; 8 teams presented.
3. The group comprised 7 girls and 15 boys; event supported by nine AIML&DS volunteers and two Science & Humanities volunteers.
4. Presentations showcased creative, technically strong, and socially impactful solutions.
5. Judging ran in two parallel tracks: five teams evaluated by Dr. Gnana Prakashi O. S and Dr. Xavier Chelladurai; three teams evaluated by Col. M. R. Sudhir and M. R. Vipin Wilson.
6. Rigorously conducted cross-questioning encouraged robust defense of ideas; each pitch had ~20 minutes for presentation and Q&A.
7. Several ideas were flagged for mentorship, IPR support, and potential incubation under Sub-IIC.
8. Top three teams were shortlisted to advance to Innowave 2025.
Key takeaways
1. Participants gained practical experience in pitching and presenting under time constraints.
2. Cross-questioning improved clarity, feasibility assessments, and critical thinking.
3. The event strengthened public speaking, teamwork, and presentation skills.
4. Interdisciplinary participation fostered broader collaboration and idea integration.
5. Mentorship, IPR guidance, and incubation pathways were identified as next steps for promising ideas.
6. Advancing teams to Innowave 2025 motivated further refinement and competitive progression.
Summary of the activity
InnoPitch 2025 provided a productive forum for 22 students to present and evaluate innovative solutions. Eight of the ten registered teams presented before two parallel panels, receiving detailed feedback and rigorous evaluation. The event emphasized practical problem solving, technical depth, and presentation effectiveness. Several submissions were recommended for further mentorship and IPR consideration, with the top three teams shortlisted for Innowave 2025. Overall, the ideathon successfully promoted innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student readiness for higher-level competition and incubation opportunities.
Follow-up plan
A structured follow-up plan will support the top three teams with dedicated mentorship to refine concepts and prepare for Innowave 2025. Promising ideas will be evaluated under Sub-IIC for mentorship, IPR consultation, and potential incubation. Additional workshops on pitching, design thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be scheduled to strengthen future participation and idea maturation.