Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the IEngage Track?
The IEngage Track is an industry-driven innovation challenge under IEEE YESIST12 that enables participants to
work on real-world, industry-defined problem statements with guidance from industry experts.
2. Who can participate in the IEngage Track?
Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and young professionals are eligible to participate. Teams may
include members from one or multiple categories.
3. What is the team size requirement?
Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members. Individual participation is not
allowed.
4. Is having a mentor mandatory?
Yes. Each team must have a mentor who may be a faculty member, industry professional, or IEEE member.
5. How can teams submit their projects?
Teams can submit their projects through Direct Entry or via Pilot Events conducted by IEEE Sections or partner
institutions.
6. Are both submission pathways evaluated differently?
No. All submissions, regardless of the entry pathway, are evaluated using the same criteria by a common jury
panel, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity.
7. Do we need to have a fully working prototype to participate?
Not necessarily. Teams may submit solutions at the concept, design, or early prototype stage; however,
solutions should demonstrate clear feasibility, scalability, and industry readiness.
8. What kind of problem statements will be released?
Problem Statements/Industry Themes will be released soon - stay observant.
9. What happens if our team is shortlisted?
Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their solutions at the IEEE YESIST12 Grand Finale. Selected teams
may also receive post-event industry mentorship.
10. What do participants gain from this track?
Participants gain real-world industry exposure, expert mentorship, international visibility, networking
opportunities, and recognition through an IEEE global platform.
11. Is the Grand Finale held online or offline?
All evaluation rounds are conducted online, except for the Grand Finale, which is held offline as part of the
IEEE YESIST12 international conference.
12. Will participants receive certificates?
Yes. All eligible participants receive participation certificates, and shortlisted or winning teams receive
additional recognition and awards as per YESIST12 guidelines.
