Sparkathon
Build. Pitch. Disrupt.
Eligible
Second year & above
When
End of academic year
About the Event
What is Sparkathon?
Sparkathon (idea pitching competition) is an innovation and entrepreneurship initiative organized under Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University to encourage students and young innovators to transform creative ideas into impactful startup solutions. The competition provides a platform for participants to present innovative concepts, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and gain exposure to real-world problem solving.
The event includes mentorship sessions, bootcamps, idea pitching rounds, networking opportunities, and guidance from industry experts to help participants refine and validate their ideas. Selected teams receive opportunities for incubation support, seed funding, certificates, and industry interaction through the MSSU i-Spark Foundation ecosystem.
Sparkathon aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs by fostering innovation, collaboration, leadership, and startup culture among students across Maharashtra.
Programme
What to Expect
Six stages of the Sparkathon programme.
Cross-disciplinary Teams
Students from different engineering branches collaborate, combining diverse expertise.
Industry Mentors
Working engineers guide teams through the build phase, offering real-world perspective.
Lab & Tool Access
Full access to workshops, electronics labs, and fabrication equipment throughout the event.
Live Pitch Round
Teams demo their prototypes and pitch their solution to a live judging panel.
Prizes & Recognition
Top teams win prizes and receive recognition from faculty and industry partners.
Pre-Placement Pathway
Outstanding performers may receive fast-track referrals to recruiter networks.
Format
Event Timeline
Five phases that take teams from problem to prototype to podium.
Problem Statement Release
Teams receive a set of industry-defined problem statements and select their challenge area.
Ideation & Team Formation
Cross-disciplinary teams form and brainstorm solutions with early guidance from assigned mentors.
Prototype Build Phase
Intensive hands-on build session with access to labs, tools, components, and industry mentors.
Final Pitch & Demo
Teams present their working prototype to a panel of engineers, faculty, and industry judges.
Awards Ceremony
Top teams are recognised, prizes awarded, and winning solutions highlighted for further development.
Gallery
Event Photos
