04 · Mars — Event 03 | Ideation & Pitch Track

Pitch Sprint

fast ideation, feasible builds and a judged live pitch

Pitch Sprint is a fast-paced ideation challenge where 3-member teams draw a random problem statement and have 45 minutes to build a practical solution and pitch it to a jury.

Date: August 13–14, 2026
Time: Day 1 · 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: To be Disclosed
Style: Timed ideation plus live pitch and Q&A

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Overview

What participants do

One member selects the team's problem statement at random. The team then brainstorms and shapes a workable idea — creativity and teamwork matter more than technical depth, so students from any background can compete.

Format

How the event flows

Round 1 — The Sprint
Teams of three receive a random problem statement and get 45 minutes to analyse it, brainstorm, and develop a creative, practical solution.
Round 2 — Pitch & Q&A
Teams present to a judging panel and answer follow-up questions. Scoring is on creativity, feasibility, teamwork, and presentation. Top 3 teams win prizes.

Why it matters

Beyond the room

Thinking fast, working with a team under a clock, and pitching an idea convincingly are everyday professional skills — exactly what internships, client meetings, and startup environments demand.

Idea people, founders-at-heart and anyone who thrives in fast, high-energy challenges.