TechExpo: Present your scientific idea to the world

Guwahati, May 15 (MExN): As part of its annual techno-management festival Techniche, IIT Guwahati will host TechExpo – a national science competition which helps students explore their vision and curiosity through science. It has been initiated with the cardinal aim of bringing to light the technological advancements made by the youth of the country and provide an opportunity to showcase their innovations on a larger platform. The winners will be awarded with a total cash prize of Rs. 3,00,000. The competition will be conducted in two phases – Phase I will include abstract submission along with a short video giving a brief introduction of the project. The deadline for submission of the projects is May 20, 2016. The entries of Phase I will be rigorously evaluated by the judging panel which includes IIT Technical Board Chairman, Professors, informed a press release from Convenor, Techniche 2016. The top 100 contestants will qualify for Phase II of the competition which will be held at IIT Guwahati during Techniche. The top seven projects will be selected as the final winners.  

TechExpo will provide a platform for the participants to showcase the projects undertaken by them in front of a mass multitude of people which includes, but isn’t restricted to, professors from various fields, notable personage including Nobel laureates, leading business tycoons, venture capitalists, professors from IITs and students from across the nation. The teams will also get a chance to witness one of the most amazing and enthralling lectures, competitions, exhibitions and cultural nights which will be conducted from September 1 to 4, the release said.  Technology students have been encouraged to participate and learn to streamline their abilities with the modern day gadgets. The registration for the event is totally free and can be done by logging onto www.techniche.org/techexpo.   For any further queries, contact the organizers of TechExpo at (+91)-7576918640 or (+91)-9531126269.