GUWAHATI, May 13 - As part of its annual techno-management festival Techniche, the 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 aim of bringing to light the technological advancements made by the youths 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 3,50,000.
The third edition of TechExpo is being organised by Techniche in the IIT Guwahati from August 30 to September 2.
The competition will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will include abstract submissions along with a short video giving a brief introduction of the project. The deadline for submission of the projects is second week of June. The entries of Phase I will be evaluated by a panel which includes IIT Technical Board Chairman and professors. The top 100 contestants will qualify for Phase II of the competition, which will be held at the IIT Guwahati during Techniche. The top seven projects will be selected as the final winners.
The event has two categories. The TechExpo junior category and the TechExpo senior category.
TechExpo will provide a platform for the participants to showcase the projects undertaken by them in front of a large audience. The teams will also get a chance to witness enthralling lectures, competitions, exhibitions and cultural nights, Purvish Shah, convener, Techniche, said.
