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Welcome to IdeaPhied 4.0 – Empowering the Innovators of Tomorrow!

IdeaPhied 4.0 is designed for young entrepreneurs and early-stage startups ready to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. This exciting program offers a unique platform to ignite creativity, foster innovation, and provide mentorship from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers. With workshops and pitch opportunities, IdeaPhied 4.0 helps turn startup dreams into reality. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of science, technology, and entrepreneurship!

Eligibility Criteria for Participation
Eligibility Criteria for Participation
  • Open to Students (Graduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD, Research Scholar).
  • Participants must register and submit their pitch deck before 08-02-2026 in pptx format only.
  • Each team must consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of 4 team members.
Final Presentation Rules
Final Presentation Rules
  • Each participating team will have a designated 3-minute slot.
  • The presentation structure: 1 minute for the idea presentation and 2 minutes allocated for a Q&A session.
  • Limit of 3 slides for the presentation.
Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria
  • Originality of the idea: Uniqueness and creativity in the proposed concept.
  • Feasibility: The practicality and viability of implementing the idea.
  • Innovation in the idea: Unconventional and inventive aspects of the proposed solution.
  • Clarity and relevance of the pitch: The ability to effectively communicate the idea and its significance.
  • Willingness: The team will be judged based on their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career choice.
Deliverables
Deliverables
  • Pre Incubation Workshop.
  • Cash prizes and Certificates for all Winners.
  • Incubation Opportunities at Technology Business Incubator, IISER Mohali.
  • 4. Startup Ecosystem Connect
Final Presentation Rules
Judging Criteria
Deliverables
Eligibility Criteria for Participation
  • Open to Students (Graduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD, Research Scholar).
  • Participants must register and submit their pitch deck before 08-02-2026 in pptx format only.
  • Each team must consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of 4 team members.
Final Presentation Rules
  • Each participating team will have a designated 3-minute slot.
  • The presentation structure: 1 minute for the idea presentation and 2 minutes allocated for a Q&A session.
  • Limit of 3 slides for the presentation.
Judging Criteria
  • Originality of the idea: Uniqueness and creativity in the proposed concept.
  • Feasibility: The practicality and viability of implementing the idea.
  • Innovation in the idea: Unconventional and inventive aspects of the proposed solution.
  • Clarity and relevance of the pitch: The ability to effectively communicate the idea and its significance.
  • Willingness: The team will be judged based on their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career choice.
Deliverables
  • Pre Incubation Workshop.
  • Cash prizes and Certificates for all Winners.
  • Incubation Opportunities at Technology Business Incubator, IISER Mohali.
  • 4. Startup Ecosystem Connect

Timelines of the Program

05 Steps

1
23rd Jan 2026
Program Launch Date
2
10th Feb 2026
End Date of Registration
3
12th Feb 2026
Result declaration for
Idea-Phied 4.0 Workshop
4
16th Feb - 18th Feb 2026
Idea-Phied 4.0 mentoring
workshops
5
28th Feb 2026
Idea-Phied 4.0 Finals
at IISER Mohali

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Apply now to join the IDEA-PHIED 4.0 Program and take the next big step in your entrepreneurial journey.

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