Delhi to Host Industrial Ideathon 2025, Offering ₹80 Lakh Prize for Student Startups

The Delhi Industrial Ideathon 2025, organized by the Delhi Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation, is expected in July or August 2025. Over 120 teams from more than 30 institutions will submit cross-disciplinary solutions. Each team must include at least one woman, emphasizing inclusivity .

Focusing on traditional industries, frontier tech, green solutions, and trade/logistics, the competition is designed to spark practical innovation. A total prize fund of ₹80 lakh and mentoring from government stakeholders underscore the event’s ambition.

Minister Manjinder Sirsa stated that the ideathon aligns with the government’s aim to boost digital transformation, youth entrepreneurship, and inclusive industrial growth. The event will conclude with prototype showcases and award ceremonies for finalists.