Innovation Challenge

About Innovation Track

In a world driven by creativity and problem-solving, the Innovation Challenge Track emerges as a platform for fostering groundbreaking ideas. This track inspires participants to think beyond conventional boundaries, align their innovative ideas with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and showcase their vision for a sustainable future. By focusing on ideation without the requirement for physical prototypes, this track ensures inclusivity and broad participation, empowering changemakers from diverse backgrounds.

Theme

Innovation Track: Dream Bigger, Solve Holistically, Impact Globally

“ Holistic Solutions through Innovation inline with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals”

This theme emphasizes delivering holistic solutions aligned with the United Nations’ SDGs. It challenges participants to creatively address global challenges with innovative ideas that create a meaningful and lasting impact across various domains.

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Deadline: 05 / 03 / 2025

Key Focus Areas

Objectives:

The main objective of the Innovation Track in YESIST12 is to harness creative thinking and innovative solutions to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to achieve this by:

Encourage Ideation

Inspire participants to dream big and think creatively.

Promote Inclusivity

Provide an open platform that removes barriers to innovation and welcomes diverse participants.

Foster Problem-Solving

Encourage actionable and impactful solutions to global challenges.

Empower Changemakers

Showcase ideas with the potential to drive meaningful global change.

Who can Participate?

Participants in the Innovation Challenge Track 2025 are diverse and inclusive, welcoming individuals passionate about addressing global challenges through innovative ideas.

Participants are encouraged to align their initiatives with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Team Details

Benefits

Milestones

What Projects can be submitted?

The Innovation Challenge Track welcomes projects that align with the theme “Dream Bigger, Solve Holistically, Impact Globally” and focus on the following areas:

WHAT A PILOT NEEDS TO DO ?

Before Prelims

During & After Prelims

FAQs:

1. Who is eligible to participate?

Open to students, professionals, and innovators passionate about sustainable development and innovation.

2. What can be the strength of each team?

Teams can have 1 to 4 members.

3. Is it compulsory to have a mentor?

Yes, teams must register with a chosen mentor.

4. Can the project idea deviate from the theme?

While alignment with the theme is encouraged, projects with significant impact potential are welcome.

5. What are the submission guidelines?

Submissions must follow the IEEE YESIST12 branding template.

6. Can abstracts be revised post-submission?

Yes, revisions are allowed before the submission deadline.

7.How are projects evaluated?

Projects are judged based on creativity, relevance to SDGs, scalability, and deliverability.

For any Queries, please contact

  • Chair

    Dr. Gunjan Varshney
    Chair | Innovation Challenge Track
    Email: ictrackieeeyesist12@gmail.com
    Phone: +91 98732 52351

  • Co - Chair

    Chandrika Punnam
    Co-Chair | Innovation Challenge Track
    Email: ictrackieeeyesist12@gmail.com
    Phone: +91 63046 09193

Reach Out for Assistance:

Mohammed Ayaan | Pilot Coordinator
Contact Number: 90945 62829

Join the Innovation Challenge Track and be part of the movement to create impactful, sustainable, and inclusive solutions for a better tomorrow!