Think Bold. Build Smart. Launch The Future.
India's Student Startup & Innovation Challenge — bring your own ideas, solve real-world problems, validate startup concepts and compete for national-level recognition.
Worth Cash Prizes & Rewards
Virtual (Online) Event
Innovation Challenge
For All Participants
EFOS Ideathon 2.0 is a national-level innovation challenge designed for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and future startup founders.
Unlike traditional hackathons, participants bring their own startup ideas and build solutions around real-world challenges — it's not just a competition, it's a launchpad.
Compete across different categories and take home amazing rewards for your innovative ideas.
₹500 each for top 5 winners
₹750 each for top 5 teams
₹1,100 each for top 5 teams
Every participant gets access to these exclusive benefits
Official winner certificates for all prize winners across every category
Digital participation certificate for every registered participant
One-on-one guidance from industry experts and startup founders
Complimentary access to premium AI and machine learning courses
Top performers get exclusive access to industry internship offers
Transform your idea into a validated future startup concept.
Earn participation and achievement certificates recognized by industry leaders.
Top performers get exclusive industry internship opportunities.
Connect with innovators, founders and mentors nationwide.
High-potential ideas receive continued support beyond the event.
One-on-one guidance from industry experts throughout the journey.
Your idea can be from any domain. Here are some popular areas to inspire you.
Sign up & choose your category
Present your original concept
Get expert feedback
Develop with mentor guidance
Present to judges & investors
Compete for prizes & recognition
Founder – EFOS.in
Career development and skill ecosystem leader with extensive industry experience.
Founder – EFOS.in
Education innovation leader, speaker, and experienced mentor for emerging talent.
Senior Architect – IBM Expert Labs
Enterprise technology expert with deep experience in architecture and scale.
AVP – Barclays Investment Bank
Analytics and business intelligence leader with a strong enterprise lens.
Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Specialist
Specialist in cyber security, cloud systems, and technical capability-building.
AI, Automation & Cloud Specialist
Experienced professional driving enterprise innovation across AI and automation.
AVP – Barclays
Data Analytics & Strategic Insights Leader with deep expertise in data-driven decision making and business strategy.
Yes, absolutely! We have an individual participation category. You can also form a team of 2 or 3 members.
That's the whole point! Unlike hackathons with fixed problem statements, you bring your own original startup idea and build around it.
Yes, every participant receives a digital participation certificate. Winners and top performers receive special achievement certificates.
Yes, EFOS Ideathon 2.0 is 100% virtual (Online). Participate from anywhere in India with a stable internet connection.
Registration starts at just ₹149 for individuals, ₹299 for a team of 2, and ₹449 for a team of 3 members.
All you need is a laptop/PC with internet, your original startup idea, and the enthusiasm to build something amazing!
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out through any of these channels.
