02 · Venus — Event 01 | Technical Innovation Track

ProtoBoot

design, build and demonstrate a prototype that brings your idea to life

ProtoBoot is a prototype challenge where students display original working or semi-working projects in an expo and present them to expert judges. Put your creativity and technical skills to the test — and show them off without any worries.

Date: August 13, 2026 · Day 1
Time: Day 1 · 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Venue: To be Disclosed
Team: Teams of 1–3
Rewards: ₹3,000
Style: Prototype expo with expert judging

Registrations Closed See you on August 13–14

Event Poster

Overview

What participants do

Teams set up their prototype at the expo. They demonstrate their build, explain how it works and what problem it solves, and answer questions from judges and visitors while peers vote for their favourites.

Format

How the event flows

Prototype Expo
Teams display their prototypes in an exhibition setup. Judges visit each stall to evaluate innovation, technical execution, and clarity of explanation, while students vote for their favourites. Scores decide the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes.
Launch rewards
₹3,000 in rewards across the winning prototypes, on top of certificates and recognition at the Closing Ceremony.

Why it matters

Beyond the room

Participants get direct feedback from industry experts and practise explaining technical work clearly — the same skill needed in hackathons, project reviews, product demos, and interviews.

Builders who love to iterate, demo and defend technical ideas in front of an audience.