Ideaz

Problem: On most campuses, large amounts of electricity are wasted every day because lights, fans, air conditioning, and projectors are left running even when classrooms, labs, or libraries are empty. Current systems like manual switches, basic timers, or motion sensors are not efficient enough. They don’t adapt to real usage patterns or class schedules, which results in unnecessary costs for colleges and adds to the carbon footprint.

Solution: A Smart Campus Energy Optimization System can solve this issue by using IoT sensors and AI-based predictions to manage power usage more intelligently. Sensors placed in classrooms and hostels can track occupancy, temperature, and energy consumption in real time. The system can then automatically turn off devices when a room is empty, and pre-cool or light up spaces just before scheduled classes. A central dashboard would allow administrators to monitor usage, set preferences, and get alerts on high-energy areas. This would make the system both efficient and user-friendly.

Market Gap: While many corporate offices use advanced energy management systems, colleges and universities have not widely adopted such solutions. Most campuses rely on outdated manual methods, despite being high-energy zones. This presents a clear gap where technology can save costs and improve sustainability.

Benefits:

• Students and faculty: Comfortable classrooms with consistent lighting and temperature.

• Colleges: Significant reduction in electricity bills and better use of resources.

• Community/Environment: Lower carbon footprint, promoting a greener campus model.

Why It Matters: As a student, I often notice empty rooms with lights and AC running for hours. It feels wasteful and unsustainable. Campuses are meant to be innovation leaders, yet many lag behind in energy efficiency. This solution not only saves money but also contributes to global sustainability goals, helping campuses become both smarter and greener.

Thank You 

Ashish Varma

One of the biggest hidden costs on college campuses is electricity waste—fans, lights, and chargers often run all night in hostels or classrooms. Students usually don’t think about it because they don’t see the bill directly. Current systems like “switch off when not in use” posters or occasional inspections don’t really change behavior. The gap is clear: campuses need a smarter, real-time way to track and reduce energy waste.

My idea is a Smart Energy Monitoring System for hostels and classrooms. Small IoT-based sensors would be installed in rooms to track electricity usage—like how long fans, ACs, and lights are left on. This data would connect to a dashboard accessible to both students and administrators. Students could check their personal energy use through a mobile app, while the system could also auto-send alerts like “Your fan has been running for 5 hours straight” or “You forgot to turn off the light.”

For the university, aggregated data would highlight which hostels or blocks are the most energy-heavy, so they can set reduction goals or reward the most efficient ones. Even small competitions like “Which block saves the most power this month?” could gamify conservation.

Who benefits?

• Students: Learn responsibility and save resources.
• University: Cuts down electricity bills and supports sustainability.
• Community: Reduces overall energy demand and carbon footprint.

Why this matters to me:

I’ve seen fans and lights left running all night in my hostel, and it feels like a waste nobody tracks. A system like this would not only save money but also make students more conscious engineers in practice, not just in theory.

PeerPad: Turning Student Struggles into Shared Solutions

The Problem

Every student faces moments of struggle—confusing assignments, looming deadlines, tough exam prep, or even figuring out internships. While friends can help, many times we hesitate to ask because we don’t want to bother others, or we don’t know who to approach.

At the same time, there are always students who have solved that exact problem before but their insights never reach the right person at the right time.

The Solution

PeerPad is a collaborative platform where students can post their academic or campus-related doubts and get instant help from peers who’ve been through the same challenge. Think of it as a “student-to-student knowledge network” that’s faster and more relatable than traditional forums or faculty emails.

How It Works

• Students post a query (e.g., “How do I solve this circuit problem?” or “How to prepare for placement aptitude tests?”).
• Peers respond with short solutions, notes, or even quick explainer videos.
• Helpful answers are upvoted, and contributors earn PeerPoints which can be redeemed for campus perks, certificates, or resume-boosting credentials.
• A smart algorithm ensures your question is routed to students from the right course/semester who are most likely to help.

What Sets PeerPad Apart

• Relatable Support: Instead of waiting for faculty, you get real answers from students who’ve faced the same problem recently.
• Gamified Learning: PeerPoints and leaderboards make helping fun and rewarding.
• Verified Content: Top answers are peer-reviewed and tagged for future reference, creating a student-powered knowledge base.
• Beyond Academics: Includes categories like mental wellness tips, campus hacks, and career guidance.

Who Benefits

• Students with Doubts: Quick, peer-verified answers reduce stress and save time.
• Students who Help: Recognition, perks, and a chance to showcase mentorship on their resume.
• Campus Community: Builds a culture of collaboration and reduces academic anxiety.

Why It Matters

As a student, I’ve often struggled late at night before exams, wishing I had someone to ask. At the same time, I’ve noticed peers who’ve already cracked the same subject wishing they could share what worked for them. PeerPad bridges that gap, turning scattered student wisdom into a supportive, structured, and fun community.

PeerPad isn’t just a Q&A app—it’s a way to turn student struggles into shared strength.

GreenScape Rentals – Plants as a Service

A subscription-based service where individuals and businesses can rent live plants for homes, offices, events, or retail spaces instead of buying and maintaining them.

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Core Concept

• Customers rent plants (indoor, outdoor, decorative, or air-purifying) for a fixed period—weekly, monthly, or yearly.
• Your team provides delivery, setup, and regular maintenance (watering, pruning, replacing if the plant dies).
• Customers can swap plants whenever they want to refresh the look of their space.

🎯 

Target Market

1. Corporate Offices & Co-working spaces – need greenery for aesthetics, employee well-being, and air quality.
2. Event Planners & Wedding Decorators – short-term rentals for functions instead of buying.
3. Restaurants, Cafes & Hotels – to create an eco-friendly vibe.
4. Households – people who want greenery but don’t have time/expertise for plant care.

💡 

Unique Value Propositions

• Zero-maintenance for customers – you handle care.
• Flexibility – swap plants anytime.
• Eco-friendly & affordable – cheaper than buying new plants for events or decor.
• Health benefits – improve air quality & ambiance.

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Business Model

• Subscription plans:
  • Starter Pack – 3–5 small indoor plants for homes.
  • Premium Pack – 10–20 plants with regular maintenance for offices.
  • Event Pack – custom-designed plant setup for weddings/parties.
• Add-ons: decorative pots, vertical gardens, seasonal plant upgrades, smart self-watering systems.

🚀 

Growth Ideas

• Partner with interior designers, architects, and event planners.
• Launch a mobile app/website for easy plant selection, subscription, and swap requests.
• Offer sustainability tracking – show clients how much CO₂ their rented plants offset.
• Later expand to smart plant solutions (IoT sensors for soil/water levels).

When we look around our cities today, one sight is hard to miss: piles of plastic waste. Bottles, wrappers, bags, and other plastics are discarded every day, often ending up in landfills, lakes, or being burnt, causing severe pollution. At the same time, the construction industry is growing rapidly, consuming massive amounts of natural resources. Sand, which is a critical ingredient in concrete, is being extracted at alarming rates, leading to riverbank erosion, loss of biodiversity, and environmental degradation. These two issues may seem unrelated at first, but our idea connects them into a single, powerful solution: Green Concrete made with plastic waste.

Our startup proposes a system where plastic waste is collected, cleaned, and shredded into small pieces, which can then be used to replace a portion of the fine aggregates (sand) in concrete. This method not only provides an effective way to reuse plastic waste but also reduces the dependency on natural sand. The end product, Green Concrete, can be used in making bricks, paver blocks, boundary walls, and even in certain structural components of buildings.

The process works in a cyclic model:

1. Collection: Plastic waste is gathered from households, industries, and municipalities.
2. Processing: The waste is cleaned and shredded into fine particles.
3. Mixing: Shredded plastic is blended with cement and aggregates to form Green Concrete.
4. Application: Used in real-world construction projects.
5. Recycling: Demolished concrete can again be crushed, separated, and reused.

The benefits are enormous. For construction companies it means cost-effective material and compliance with sustainable building standards. For governments and municipalities it reduces the burden of plastic waste management. For the community and environment it means cleaner streets, reduced landfill waste, and less environmental destruction caused by sand mining.

What excites me most is the personal impact this idea can have. Growing up, I have seen lakes in my area slowly vanish under layers of plastic, while construction costs for families have kept rising. With Green Concrete, we can address both these pressing issues at once. Instead of treating plastic as garbage, we transform it into a resource that literally builds the future.

This startup is more than just a business; it is a step toward sustainable urban development, aligning with global climate goals while solving local problems. With every brick of Green Concrete, we take a step closer to a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future.

Solving Real-World Problems with Drones

Drones are rapidly moving beyond being just high-tech gadgets to becoming everyday problem-solvers. With their speed, mobility, and automation, they offer practical solutions where traditional methods are slow, costly, or limited.

Current Challenges

• Delivery Delays: Couriers and food delivery services get stuck in traffic, causing long delays, especially for urgent items like medicines or blood packets.

• Agricultural Costs: Farmers still rely on manual labor or heavy machines for spraying and monitoring crops, which is expensive and inefficient for small and mid-sized farms.

• Emergency Response: Ambulances often face delays due to road or terrain issues, reducing chances of saving lives in critical situations.

• Infrastructure Monitoring: Inspecting pipelines, power lines, and construction sites is still manual, time-consuming, and error-prone.

• Security Gaps: CCTV cameras cover limited areas, while security patrols are costly and lack real-time aerial visibility.

Drone Solutions

• Aerial Delivery: Drones can deliver groceries, medicines, and even organs in minutes, bypassing traffic completely.

• Smart Farming: Equipped with sensors and sprayers, drones help farmers detect crop issues early and spray with precision, reducing costs.

• Emergency Aid: Drones can deliver blood units, defibrillators, or first-aid kits quickly, while also streaming live video for better decision-making.

• Automated Inspections: High-resolution cameras and AI analysis enable drones to detect cracks or leaks in infrastructure early, saving time and costs.

• Surveillance: Drones provide mobile security coverage for communities, events, and industries, ensuring faster response and reduced manpower needs.

Who Benefits

Urban residents, farmers, patients, hospitals, governments, and businesses all stand to gain from faster, safer, and more efficient services.

Conclusion

By overcoming barriers like traffic, terrain, and manpower shortages, drones can transform daily life. As technology becomes affordable and regulations mature, drones will play a vital role in making cities smarter, farms more productive, and emergency systems more effective.

1. Title:
   SkillSathi: AI-Powered Peer Learning Mesh for India’s Aspirational Communities

Idea:
Millions of students in India’s rural and remote areas face a skills gap—not due to a lack of intelligence or enthusiasm, but because current education models ignore their practical, contextual needs. Standard classrooms focus on rote learning, while EdTech solutions like Byju’s or Coursera are heavily reliant on stable internet and canned video content, leaving students without hands-on problem-solving experience. Even where project-based learning exists, it demands teacher expertise and time most schools simply don’t have.

SkillSathi bridges this divide. It converts every local student community—no matter how small or remote—into an “AI-powered micro learning hub.” Offline, peer-led study circles are formed, where an AI engine matches students who need help on a topic with local peers or mentors who’ve already mastered it, creating a win-win for both groups. Rather than passive lectures, SkillSathi suggests tangible STEAM projects using locally available materials; AI personalizes these kits, and students access stepwise, offline guides with simple AR-enabled smartphone walkthroughs.

The entire system runs on a locally hosted mesh network (using Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or LAN), making it resilient to internet outages and data costs. Hubs sync with the cloud only when possible—so progress, project templates, and skill badges are periodically updated. Achievements and endorsements are verifiable and portable, using a distributed ledger, so even students without regular connectivity can build a skills portfolio recognized anywhere.

Who benefits?
Students develop real-world skills and confidence; peer mentors gain leadership experience and recognition. Communities, NGOs, and small employers can post real-world local challenges for learners to solve. Parents and schools see visible progress, not just grades.

Why this matters:
Having witnessed rural students lose hope due to poor access and the “one-size-fits-all” nature of conventional solutions, I know that nurturing local ecosystems is the only way to make skill development inclusive and meaningful. SkillSathi empowers students not just to learn, but to lead and grow together—no matter where they’re from.

Technical details:

• Offline-first mesh networking for resilient connectivity

• GPT-based AI for tutoring, project personalization, and peer matchmaking

• Distributed skill ledger for secure, verifiable badges/certificates

• Open-source hardware/project integration & local challenge APIs

INTRODUCTION 

EcoNest AI is an intelligent home sustainability platform that empowers households to reduce energy, water, and resource waste. Using IoT sensors, utility data, and AI-driven analytics, the platform provides real-time insights and personalized recommendations to help families save money while lowering their environmental footprint.

WHO WILL BENEFIT ?

• Households & Families → Save on electricity, water, and gas bills while living greener.
• Eco-conscious individuals → Get practical, data-driven ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
• Corporates → Offer EcoNest as part of employee wellness & ESG (environmental, social, governance) programs.
• Cities & Governments → Support smart city and sustainability initiatives by encouraging citizen adoption.

WHY THIS MATTERS ?

• Residential buildings account for 20–40% of energy and water consumption in urban areas.
• Most people want to be sustainable but lack clear, actionable insights into how their daily habits affect waste.
• By making sustainability simple, measurable, and cost-effective, EcoNest AI drives behavioral change at scale — benefiting both households financially and the planet environmentally.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

1. DATA INPUTS

• IoT sensors + smart meters for electricity, water, and gas.
• Utility bill scanning via OCR for quick onboarding.
• Lifestyle inputs: family size, appliances, routines.

• Machine learning models identify patterns of waste and inefficiency.
• Predictive algorithms forecast long-term cost & carbon savings.
• Comparison engine benchmarks household use against eco-standards and similar households.

• Mobile + web app with a gamified dashboard.
• Daily eco-tips and automated suggestions (e.g., “Run dishwasher at night to save 15% energy”).
• Integration with smart home devices (Nest, Alexa, solar panels).
• Carbon footprint tracker with rewards for milestones achieved.

• I’m working on an idea for a sports booking app that makes it easier for people to discover and book sports venues like box cricket, pickleball, badminton, and more — all in one place. Instead of calling venues or switching between multiple platforms, users will be able to check availability, compare options, and book instantly through a clean and user-friendly interface. The goal is to simplify the booking experience for players while also helping venues get more visibility and fill their slots efficiently.

The Problem and the Idea

Youth basketball is a huge industry, but its development model is often broken. Players and their parents face a bewildering landscape of summer leagues, specialized trainers, and travel teams. The problem is a lack of a unified, data-driven system to track a player's long-term progress, identify skill gaps, and connect them with the right resources. Young athletes may over-train and risk injury, or they may focus on the wrong skills based on what they see on social media rather than what's best for their holistic development.

The idea is to create "HoopStack," a personalized player development platform that uses a combination of mobile app technology and optional motion-tracking hardware. Players (or their parents and coaches) can log drills, practice time, and game stats. The app's AI engine analyzes this data to provide a personalized development roadmap. For example, it might identify a shooting form flaw and recommend specific drills, or suggest that a player needs to improve their defensive footwork. It would also connect players to a curated marketplace of certified trainers and camps, ensuring they get expert guidance.

Gaps in Current Solutions

• No Long-Term Player Profile: A player's journey is often siloed. A coach on one team doesn't have data from a player's previous team or summer camp. This makes it difficult to track improvement over time or identify underlying issues.

• Information Overload: Parents and players are bombarded with endless options, from private trainers to elite travel teams. It's difficult to distinguish a genuinely good fit from a low-quality option.

• Focus on Games, Not Development: The current youth sports model is heavily focused on games and tournaments, which can lead to player burnout and overuse injuries. It often prioritizes winning over fundamental skill development.

Who Benefits

• Young Players: They get a personalized, structured path for improvement. The platform makes practice more intentional and less about aimless drills. It also provides a sense of accomplishment by showing tangible progress over time, which helps build confidence and reduces the pressure associated with winning.

• Coaches: Coaches can use the platform to gain a deeper understanding of their players' skills and development needs. This data helps them create more effective practice plans, track team progress, and have more meaningful conversations with players and their parents.

• Parents: Parents gain peace of mind knowing their child's training is based on objective data and that they're connecting with qualified professionals. They can monitor their child's progress and work collaboratively with their coach and trainers.

• Basketball Community: The platform creates a more efficient and accountable ecosystem. Certified trainers and coaches who provide real value can build a strong reputation and reach more clients. It raises the overall standard of player development, fostering a new generation of more skilled and well-rounded athletes.

Why It Matters to Me 

I've seen firsthand how the youth sports system can be both a powerful positive force and a source of incredible frustration. The current model often puts immense pressure on young athletes, leading to burnout and a loss of passion for the game. I believe that by using technology to bring more transparency, personalization, and intentionality to player development, we can shift the focus back to what matters: helping kids build skills, stay healthy, and truly enjoy the sport they love. It's about empowering the next generation to be better athletes and, more importantly, to have a healthier, more positive experience with sports.

Urban spaces are often often not designed with accessibility in mind, especially for those with special needs and physical disabilities such as wheelchair users, visually impared individuals or seniors . These people struggle to navigate through cities due to unexpected inconviniences such blocked sidewalks or uneven pavement or buildings without elevators , etc. Standard maps rarely provide such information and are not reliable thus forcing differently abled individuals to depend on unsafe routes.

Idea: AccessMap is a navigation platform designed specifically for differently abled user. This app will provide people with wheelchair friendly paths and step free entrances , accessible restrooms and public transports for such people. People can also contribute by helping people out through this app in navigating people around them those are in need of assistance.

This platform builds on the existing GPS and mapping technology but combined with crowdsourced contributions and municipal datasets. It will provide accurate locations for convenient navigation and have voice navigation for visually impared people with vibration alerts.

This provides a sense of independence for differently abled individuals and encourages them to participate in their professional and social life. It also provides awareness for people who are willing to help people in need.

M.A.R.S

Multiplex Antibiotic Resistance Screening

"Rapid results for confident treatment"

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1️⃣ The Problem 

• Doctors hand out broad-spectrum antibiotics “just in case” all the time — without knowing if the bacteria is resistant or not.
• This is because lab tests take 2–3 days (culture + sensitivity testing).and so they give any antibiotic for temporary purposes.
• If the antibiotic doesn’t work, the infection worsens, and stronger drugs are given → this fuels the rise of superbugs (multidrug-resistant bacteria).
• WHO reports ~5 million deaths annually linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• Hospital stays become longer, costlier.
• Last-line drugs (carbapenems, colistin) are failing in some countries.
• Core of the problem: Diagnosis is too slow and too inaccessible. By the time doctors know the bacteria & resistance profile, the wrong antibiotic may already have been used.

2️⃣ The Gap in the Market  

• Culture-based tests: Accurate but slow (2–3 days) and require lab infrastructure.
• PCR/Sequencing: Expensive, technical, and limited to specific genes.
• Current rapid tests: Single-target or require instruments.

M.A.R.S fills this gap:

• Rapid (<1 hour) and easy to use.
• Detects multiple resistance genes at once (multiplex).
• Affordable (~$5–10 per test).
• Works in clinics, rural hospitals, and low-resource settings.

3️⃣ The Solution – M.A.R.S 🎯
The M.A.R.S. test is a rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tool designed to quickly screen for multiple antibiotic resistance genes directly from a patient sample. By providing rapid, actionable genetic information, M.A.R.S. allows clinicians to make informed treatment decisions, prescribe targeted antibiotics, and avoid the use of broad-spectrum drugs.

How it works:

M.A.R.S is a palm-sized test cassette:

1. Sample collection
   Swab blood, urine, or wound → put sample in a small lysis buffer to release bacterial DNA.
2. Loading the sample
   Add drops of buffer + sample to the preloaded wells on the cassette.
3. Reaction inside the well  --Each well has freeze-dried Cas enzyme + guide RNA (gRNA) + reporter molecule.
   
   1. Colorimetric readout
   • Reporter molecule = ssDNA/RNA tagged with dye + quencher.
     • Intact → quencher blocks dye → invisible\/no change in colour
     • Cut by Cas → dye released → visible red color
   • Color guide for clinicians:
   1. No colour change = no resistance detected
   2. Red = resistance gene detected.
4. • Interpretation (30–45 min)
   • no colour change → safe to prescribe standard antibiotics
   • red well → avoid that antibiotic class
   •  Multiple red lines → multidrug resistance → escalate treatment.

4️⃣ Scientific Mechanism 

1. Sample in buffer

• Lysis buffer breaks open bacteria → releases DNA/RNA.
• Stabilizes nucleic acids and prevents degradation.

1. CRISPR detection

• Cas enzyme + gRNA scans the solution for target DNA/RNA.
• gRNA binds only to the resistance gene sequence it is specific to.

• gRNA is programmed to detect a specific resistance gene:

  • mecA → MRSA (methicillin resistance)

  • blaNDM → carbapenem resistance

  • vanA → vancomycin resistance

  • qnrB → quinolone resistance

  • aac(6’) → aminoglycoside resistance

• When gRNA recognizes the specific resistant gene, it activates Cas and Cas changes shape upon binding → activates collateral cleavage.

1. Reporter cleavage → color change

• Reporter floats freely in the well:

                                Dye — ssDNA/RNA — Quencher

• So essentially if the guide RNA (gRNA) detects the presence of antibiotic resitant gene in the sample loaded then it binds to it like a lock and key model and the freeze dried cas enzyme then recognizes and cuts the specific resistant gene fragment and has a function called ‘collateral cleavage’ where it not just the target sequence but also the reporter molecules present nearby and dye is released if resistance gene is detected, otherwise the cas is not activated and no cutting occurs so reporter is not cut and dye is not released.
• Cas cuts reporter → dye separates from quencher → red color appears.
• If no target → Cas inactive → reporter intact → no color.
• Multiplexing: Each well/line targets a different gene → simultaneous detection of multiple resistances.

Patient sample → lysis buffer → DNA released

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   Well with Cas/gRNA + Reporter

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Target DNA present? ──► Yes ──► Cas activated → reporter cut → Red color

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         No ──► Cas inactive → reporter intact(dye stays quenched) → no colour change

5️⃣ Who Does it Benefit? 

• Patients → get effective treatment fast, fewer complications.
• Doctors/Hospitals → prescribe confidently, reduce hospital stays and costs.
• Public Health → slows spread of superbugs, reduces broad-spectrum antibiotic misuse.

6️⃣ Why It Matters to Me 

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem that affects countless lives. The ability to create rapid diagnostics like M.A.R.S(Multiplex Antibiotic Resistance Screening) is very useful because it tackles the problem at its core: preventing the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. As a biotech student and future professional in this field, the idea of providing clinicians with immediate, accurate information to prescribe the right antibiotic – or even avoid one when unnecessary – is incredibly motivating. It's about shifting from broad-spectrum guesswork to precision medicine, a concept I'm passionate about. This project is a way to :empower healthcare with fast, clear, and actionable results that can be used effectively in any clinical setting, truly making a difference in the fight against superbugs.

7️⃣ Road Map to Market  

1. Prototype: Build cassette/strip with M.A.R.S reporters.
2. Lab testing: Confirm target detection in bacterial cultures.
3. Clinical validation: Test on patient samples → compare with gold-standard culture.
4. Regulatory approval: In vitro diagnostic (IVD) certification.
5. Launch: Hospitals → rural clinics → pharmacies for point-of-care use.
6. Expansion: Add more resistance genes, new infections (TB, gonorrhea, hospital-acquired infections).

In today’s fast-moving lifestyle, access to basic medicines often becomes a challenge, especially during late hours or in emergency situations. Pharmacies may remain closed, or the nearest medical store might be too far to reach. This can cause unnecessary delays in treatment for minor health issues such as fever, headache, cold,sprains or small injuries.

QuickMed is a unique and smart vending machine designed to dispense basic OTC medicines and essential healthcare products like paracetamol, antiseptic creams, band-aids,volinis,crepe bangades, hand sanitizers, and masks. Installed in campuses, railway stations, hostels, and public places, the machine works through digital payment systems (UPI,credit/debit cards), ensuring 24/7 availability.

The system is connected to a central database that tracks stock levels and automatically notifies suppliers when refilling is needed. Medicines are organized in separate slots with QR/barcode scanning to prevent errors. Additionally, a small display provides dosage information and warnings to promote safe usage.

Who benefits:

• commuters or travellers who need urgent first aid
• students living in hostels or away from family(people who mainly benefit from this idea)
• normal public during after hours as it is hard to find pharmacies which are open 24/7
• this idea can also partner with nearby pharmacies or pharmacies which are realtively close.by doing this,their net sales will also see a rise which is a win win situation for both public and the vendors
• can be life saving in some instances

Why it matters to me:

• being a student who lives in hostel and mostly away from parents,i found this idea to be very beneficial as i come across alot of people around me sustaining minor injuries like ankle twists,sprains or any kind of sickness like cold,fever or cough
• this vending machine can be very helpful in any of these cases as it can dispense tablets,volini and others kinds of first aids

Technical details:

• central database that stores the stock information and regulates accordingly
• digital payment systen such as UPI or debit/credit card
• battery back to still keep running when theres a power outage

Imagine you’re looking for a special dress. You want something that feels uniquely you—not something everyone else is wearing from a giant online warehouse. You find a beautiful one from a small designer in Mumbai or Delhi. You love its story. But then, the anxiety creeps in:

"Will it fit my hips? The size chart is confusing."

"It's perfect, but a little over my budget. Is there something similar from a maker here that might be cheaper and ship faster for my event?"

"I love supporting small businesses, but it's a leap of faith. I wish I had a stylist friend who knew all these hidden gem brands and could guide me."

You’re not just shopping for a dress. You’re shopping for confidence, connection, and a perfect fit.

Now, imagine that stylist friend exists. Her name is The Common Thread.
She's a platform built on understanding. She knows your body, your style, your values, and your budget. And she has a little black book filled with the most incredible, passionate clothing creators from around the world.

its starts with a basic questionnaire, more like a chat with a trusted friend.
What style do you prefer??, what is your body type(trust the process you can definitely share your measurements they are perfectly confidential) and what filters you might want to apply and many more.
Through this venture any person who is interested in style can feel the passion in every product.

You see a linen shirt from Tamil Nadu you love. Instead of just "Add to Cart," you see a button: "Find My Best Match".

You click it.

The Common Thread gets to work. She cross-references your unique profile with every item in her collection. She doesn't just show you "similar items." She presents you with thoughtful alternatives, each with a reason.
you can order products from all over India to a single cart. One seamless checkout. One place to track all your orders. It handle the complex stuff behind the scenes so you and the makers can focus on the beautiful part: the connection. This websites also offers you to get in direct contact and customise your product according to your style.

The Common Thread is more than a website.It's a promise that you can look good and feel good, knowing that your choices support real people and a healthier planet. It’s about weaving a better fashion future, one perfect fit at a time

Whom this benefits:

Those Struggling with Fit
Budget-Conscious Individuals
People Seeking Unique Style
Time-poor People
The Small & Independent Brands (The Makers)

Why does it matter to me:

This idea was born from my personal frustration of finding the perfect dress. i have a very different style from others which made me go through hours and hours of scrolling and going through each and every website and checking new websites finding better alternatives and much more. Through this idea atleast the basic is figured out. no confusion, no hassle. You’re not just buying a product; you’re supporting a person’s craft and story. That feels infinitely better than adding another anonymous item to your cart. in short this matters to me because the product represents you and your uniqueness which should always be celebrated for its versatility.

The Problem: Plastic Pollution

Plastic waste is everywhere — in streets, rivers, and oceans — and it takes hundreds of years to decompose. When plastics get mixed with biodegradable waste like food or plant matter, both are lost: the plastic pollutes, and the organic matter never gets reused.

 The Solution

My start-up aims to separate biodegradable matter from plastic waste and turn it into biofertilisers. Instead of treating garbage as useless, we extract what nature can still use and return it to the soil. The remaining plastics can be sent for recycling, creating a circular waste-to-wealth model.

 The Benefits

• Environment: Less plastic in landfills and oceans.
• Farmers: Affordable, natural fertiliser that enriches soil.
• Society: Job creation, cleaner surroundings.
• Economy: Growing revenue from biofertiliser sales.

 Market Value

The biofertiliser market is expected to reach USD 5–6 billion by 2030. With demand for organic farming and sustainable waste solutions, this idea can capture both waste management and agri-tech markets.

 Technology & Inputs

• Technologies: Waste segregation units, microbial treatment, composting/bio-digesters, drying & granulation, quality control.
• Inputs: Mixed waste, microbial cultures, land, water, energy, skilled staff, and basic infrastructure.

 Risks & Solutions

• Segregation issues: Use smart sorting + awareness campaigns.
• Farmer hesitation: Run pilot projects and demos.
• High costs: Seek government/CSR funding, start small.
• Competition: Differentiate with eco-friendly branding.
• Quality risks: Employ experts and lab testing.

 Success Rates

High — because it solves two urgent problems at once: plastic pollution and soil degradation. Governments, farmers, and consumers are all moving toward eco-friendly solutions, making this model scalable and impactful.

 Why This Matters to Me

This isn’t just a business idea; it’s personal. I’ve seen plastic choking the environment and farmers struggling with chemical fertilisers. This start-up is my way of turning a problem into a solution — creating a cleaner planet, healthier soil, and a future where nothing goes to waste.

In today’s fast-paced world, many people take access to electricity for granted. Yet millions especially students, rural communities, and travelers   still struggle to stay connected during power cuts or while away from reliable electricity sources. Portable solar chargers offer a practical and eco-friendly solution to this growing issue.

Most students and travelers rely heavily on devices like phones, tablets, and laptops for learning, work, and communication. However, traditional power banks need to be charged in advance, which isn’t always possible during long trips, camping, or in areas with unreliable electricity. Long power outages in developing regions show a clear need for affordable, lightweight, portable energy options.

A portable solar charger helps fill this need by letting users create clean energy anytime, anywhere. Unlike large solar panels meant for homes, these compact devices fit easily in a backpack. They are perfect for students on campuses, travelers in remote places, or communities that frequently lose power. They reduce reliance on grid electricity and support sustainability by encouraging the use of renewable energy.

The benefits go beyond convenience. Students can keep learning online without interruptions. Travelers can stay safe by remaining connected. Rural communities can power essential devices without expensive infrastructure. This issue matters to me because I have faced power cuts during critical times—whether studying or traveling—and I know how frustrating that can be.

These devices could include features like fast charging, multiple USB ports, and storage batteries to save solar energy for later use. With affordable prices and easy access, portable solar chargers could become everyday essentials, providing reliable and green energy on the go.

This matters to me because me and my friends face a lot of problems when our phones are not charged as some take cabs,some drive and some need phones for pther works. I faced this problem manytimes

Access to safe drinking water is something most of us take for granted, yet the reality is often different. Many students and professionals end up buying packaged plastic bottles every day, not because they want to, but because they don’t fully trust the quality of the refill stations or taps available. This creates two major problems: rising plastic waste and hidden health risks from unverified water sources.

Current “smart bottle” solutions focus only on the individual, but they fail to address the community-wide trust gap. People don’t just want water, they want proof that the water is safe. This is where my idea comes in: Smart Refill Water Stations with real-time quality transparency.

Each station will be fitted with advanced IoT-enabled sensors to continuously monitor key parameters such as pH (acidity/alkalinity), TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), turbidity (clarity), and temperature. Optional bacterial detection modules can also be integrated. The readings are processed by a low-cost microcontroller (like Arduino or Raspberry Pi) and instantly displayed on a digital screen at the station. The data can also sync with a mobile app, so users can check station health remotely.

The beneficiaries are clear: students save money, campuses reduce plastic waste, and the community gains a reliable, eco friendly alternative to packaged water.

Personally, this matters to me because I’ve often had to choose between spending on bottled water or taking a risk with unverified taps. With this solution, that dilemma disappears and safe water becomes transparent and accessible for all.

Thank you so much.

Made from sturdy, rigid biological polymers like chitosan and PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates), SustainaGlove gloves are built to resist harsh chemicals, heat and exposure to dangerous toxins without penetrating into the skin or losing their structural integrity. These polymers are safe and non-toxic, and easily degrade back into the soil, unlike traditional nonbiodegradable plastic gloves. 

Apart from solving the mounting issue of lab waste with its unique eco-friendly biopolymer technology, SustainaGlove is also designed with the comfort of the user in mind. Unlike traditional gloves that trap sweat, and require the addition of powders to keep them from sticking to the hands, SustainaGlove is designed to let sweat out, while also keeping chemicals and contaminants from coming in. With a hydrophilic interior built with micro-pores to allow the sweat to diffuse, and a hydrophobic outer coating that prevents seepage of lab reagents, these gloves are engineered with students and researchers always in mind. 

Combining comfort, sustainability, and advanced protection, SustainaGlove redefines what a laboratory glove can be. SustainaGlove can be the solution the world needs to eradicate the 5.5 million tons of plastic generated per year by disposable plastics in bioscience facilities alone, while being tailored to scientist’s and researcher’s needs for advanced safety and wearability. 

SustainaGlove matters to me because as a Biotechnology student, I spend a huge portion of my time in the lab. Every day, I use and dispose at least one set of plastic gloves, something that contributes largely to my overall plastic waste. A product like this could solve the issue of sweaty, sticky gloves while also reducing individual plastic pollution, and help future scientists like me take action against the pressing problems of climate change.

Idea Description:

Traffic congestion is a major problem in urban areas, especially during peak hours. While services like Uber, Ola, and Rapido offer instant booking for cars and two-wheelers, public transport remains rigid with fixed routes and schedules, leading to inefficiency and long waiting times. My idea is to develop a real-time, on-demand mini-bus system that combines the convenience of instant booking with the efficiency of public transport.

Passengers can select their pickup and drop-off points via an app, and a mini-bus will arrive to take them to their destination.

To make this practical, a network of mini-bus stops must be established almost everywhere, connecting to high-demand areas, rather than relying solely on existing bus stops. The system will dynamically adjust routes based on active requests and traffic conditions, ensuring buses run efficiently and minimizing waiting time for passengers. This approach bridges the gap between rigid public transport schedules and the flexibility of ride-hailing apps, making urban commuting faster, more reliable, and more comfortable.

Who Benefits:

• Commuters: Save time, reduce wait times, and have a flexible travel option.

• City Traffic Management: Fewer private vehicles on the road, reducing congestion.

• Bus Operators: Improved occupancy rates and optimized routes.

Why It Matters: As a frequent commuter, I’ve noticed that traditional buses are often underutilized or inconvenient. This system addresses both efficiency and convenience, while also helping reduce urban traffic congestion.

Technical Details:

• Passenger app for booking, live bus tracking.

• Driver app for real-time navigation and route updates.

• Backend system to match passenger requests with buses and dynamically calculate optimized routes.

• Use of predictive analytics for demand hotspots and real-time traffic integration to adjust routes.

This system creates a flexible, demand-responsive, and efficient public transport solution tailored for modern cities, improving urban mobility while reducing congestion.

• Problem: People run out of basics (soap, shampoo, detergent, cooking oil, etc.) and rush to buy new plastic bottles every time → waste of money, plastic, and effort.

• Solution: A network of smart refill stations placed in apartments, campuses, and local stores.

  • Customers bring their own reusable containers.

  • Scan QR code → choose product & quantity.

  • Pay digitally, refill instantly.

• Tech Angle: IoT-enabled dispenser tracks usage, prevents spillage, and sends alerts when stock runs low.

Market Gaps:

• Current refill options are rare, limited to niche eco-stores.

• No tech-driven, convenient system for students, hostels, and busy professionals.

• Most sustainability solutions focus only on recycling, not on reducing single-use plastics at source.

Who Benefits:

• Students & working professionals: Save time + money on small, frequent purchases.

• Retailers: Cut packaging costs and attract eco-conscious customers.

• Community & Environment: Huge reduction in plastic waste.

Why It Matters to Me:

• I’ve seen my hostel dump dozens of shampoo/detergent bottles every week.

• Small changes at campus/community level can scale massively if made convenient.

• It connects with my interest in tech + sustainability → solving a real problem I live with daily.